You know, it is always valuable to have a friend to talk to about how you are feeling and what you are going through. I don't know what I would do without one of my best friends, Lauren. She has sickle call anemia and we seem to have pain during the same times, which I find interesting. She always understands what, "I have had better days," means or, "I'm feeling good for the moment." I'm blessed to not only have such an amazing, loyal friend in my life, but also to have someone that you can closely connect with on a completely different level. Lord knows I have had my fair share of crazy, to say the least, friendships. Sometimes it takes a few tough years to figure out who is worthy of your heart.
I have made a new year's resolutions list, and one of them is to cut the stress out of my life. If you are in a troubling relationship, it is time to evaluate where you are standing. It is never right for one person to always be suffering for the sake of another. Any relationship should be of equal value, no one should ever be treated superior to another. This has been a hard lesson for me to learn, but with the illness I have been diagnosed with, I have realized that life is too short and precious not to live it happy and amongst those who bring you joy. If they can't lift your spirits up and you are miserable just thinking about them, it's time to let them go. At some point in your life you have to realize that some people are meant to be kept in your heart, but not in your life. Hard lesson.
My new year's resolutions:
1) Floss everyday, no exceptions.
2) Think about what you are putting in your mouth. Eat healthier!
3) Make health a priority. (It's very difficult to put your health before others, especially for a nurse!)
4) Keep memories, not junk. Throw stuff away and live simply.
5) Start a blog and continue to journal regularly. (CHECK!)
6) Stay organized.
7) Care about your appearance. Dress nice, even on the days you just roll out of bed.
8) De-stress your life. Do what makes you feel free from the stresses of life.
9) Make efforts to do things outside of your comfort zone. You may be pleasantly surprised!
10) Stay happy and positive!
What are your resolutions?
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| Arnica Montana |
So, have you heard of Arnica? If not, let me tell you about it. You can buy it at your local GNC nutrition store. It comes in topical cream and gel forms and only costs about $10. It is a natural homeopathic medicine that is good for anything inflammatory, such as: muscle aches, injuries, bruises, pain, stiffness, and sprains. It's also paraben free, for those of you like me with super sensitive skin. The main ingredient that works all the magic is Arnica Montana. This is a plant found in Europe and has been believed to have potent anti-inflammatory properties.
Personally, I have had varying levels of success with this cream. The reason I went with the cream is because there was a higher concentration of the plant in the cream compared to the gel. I apply it as needed for pain, and have been using it for about a month. I put it over my left shoulder and on my chest for pain. I have noticed that sometimes it works and the pain is gone, and other times it barely does a thing. My feeling on the matter is that it is only working on my inflammation and not on my nerve pain. It is very difficult for me to differentiate between the two most of the time, but it does work on my inflammation-type pain.
Have you tried Arnica? How did you do with it? Tell me your thoughts about it and how it worked for you! Have questions? I'll try to help you out!
Chelsea <3
*Today's Happy Thought: STAYING SNUG AND WARM UNDER THE COVERS ON A RAINY DAY :)
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