03/01/2022
Chronic illness. Many of you know that I work with many people suffering with chronic illness. What you might not know is that I’ve been battling my own personal auto immune disease.
Chronic illness is TOUGH! I cannot think of a way mine has not affected my life. It’s shown me intense darkness and depression, immense patience, a new kind of compassion, a loss of any vanity I had left. It’s taught me gentleness with myself, authentic boundaries, the importance of slowing down, the value of a strong support system and most importantly how to really listen to my own body all throughout the day.
There have been many times over the past 6 months with all the doctors, drugs, supplements, experimental diets and therapies and literally dissecting every part of my life constantly, all while suffering with so much pain and insanity, that I just want to push the pause button…
And then I come back to the breath. Our bodies are powerful and smart and sometimes all we can and should do is focus on our inhales and exhales. Trust the breath, trust the process and take it one step at a time. This simple practice can help me get back up and nurture myself, attend to what I truly need in the moment, and recently it was a big batch of simple, organic anti-inflammatory soup.
LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE AND MEDICINE BE THY FOOD. 🌱
If you’re struggling with chronic illness, know that you’re not alone, even though we can feel that way. Please shoot me a message if you need support, and maybe make a batch of healing soup for yourself tonight. 💙
-2 medium red onions, rough chopped
-4 cloves of garlic minced (lots of healing garlic)
-One bag of red potatoes, cubed (skin left on)
-4 large carrots (do not peel), rough chopped
-2 cans of organic coconut milk (I used light)
-2 tsp ground turmeric (super healing)
-1 tsp sea salt (to taste)
-3 handfuls of organic kale (dark leafy greens are earth’s power food)
-Organic vegetable broth to reach desired consistency
Sauté onion in large pot over med-high heat until caramelized. Add minced garlic and sauté for 60 sec. Add remaining ingredients except kale and simmer until potatoes are soft. Add kale and cook until just tender. Enjoy!
