#deephealbipolar
Lauren has been blogging her journey to heal bipolar since 2014. In a holistic approach to restore mental health, her writing covers a range of topics. She found better ways to support her body with nutrition and movement, and nurtured her heart & soul through community, spirituality and emotional balance. Choose a category from the healing paths, enter a search term on top menu magnifier, or browse the latest posts below.
Let It Go: 10 Reasons Why I Love My Chiropractor
My chiropractor is my hero. Here are 10 reasons why. 1. The first thing she says when she walks into the room is, "Hi Sunshine! Tell me something good!" Her other mantras are "relax," "breathe," and "let it go." 2. I've had a constant pain in my upper back for as...
Community: Too Much of a Good Thing?
As I live with bipolar, it is difficult to find a balance. I am sensitive to small changes in routine and fluctuations in my body's rhythms, such as sleep, eating, exercise and external stimulation like noise or human interaction. I love to be with people and I know...
Be Frugal, Eat Well: 4 Ways to Shop Healthy Foods on a Dime
Nothing beats the sweet crisp of local apples in the fall. Once you've had the real deal, it's hard to go back to the chemical-laden rounds that you find in regular grocery stores. We have survived cancer and live with bi-polar, but here, we are in the same boat as...
This Week’s Sabbath: The Great Escapes
This weekend, two Great Escapes made ripples east of the lake. My husband and I escaped into a DIY natural bath soak. My dog escaped into the neighborhood from whence he came. Every Saturday, David and I observe 24 full hours of rest. It's unusual to find...
The Beginning
I've been thinking about starting a blog. It's a stubborn thought. It vanishes under the surface of my mind for several minutes, hours, maybe, only to reappear, shaking its head and spraying me with droplets. The thought is stubborn. With the thought comes the doubt:...
