by Lauren A Jennings | Feb 10, 2015 | Nutrition
Last week, I wrote about why I decided to change my eating in order to help my bipolar symptoms. My husband David, a cancer survivor, wants to eat better in order to lessen the likelihood of a relapse. We began the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and are modifying the Body...
by Lauren A Jennings | Feb 6, 2015 | Nutrition
Last Saturday night, our world changed. This change has the potential to reduce my bi-polar symptoms, decrease my medication dosage and hinder David relapsing into cancer. It can help move us towards greater vitality, steadier energy levels and better quality of life....
by Lauren A Jennings | Jan 22, 2015 | Spirituality
In some circles, the world “self” has gotten a bad rap. Some seem threatened by discussion of the self, afraid that it will spiral into self-absorption. How I relate to and care for my self can be rescued from the condemnation of selfishness. They are not...
by Lauren A Jennings | Jan 15, 2015 | Movement
Living with bipolar is a pilgrimage. For me, committing to daily exercise has come full circle. I am walking my way out of depression. I have known about the benefits of daily exercise for a long time. In college and after, I committed myself to running or aerobic...
by Lauren A Jennings | Jan 8, 2015 | Community, Spirituality
19 degrees Fahrenheit, cold and bright. The winter chill has hushed the world. I can see the dogs’ breath as they bask in the sun outside the window. A mug of tea warms my coaster. In the kitchen, the split peas are soaking for soup. I am still. David is at a...
