1 Week into One of my Goals

Happy Friday :)

I said I would keep you posted on my adventures in juicing and essential oils.  I have been using the essential oils for 5 days now.  That may not be long enough to tell a difference yet, but I am on my way to feeling better.

One of the side effects of the oral chemotherapy I take (I told you the cancer played a roll in my life daily) is burning and redness in my hands and feet.  The doctor explains it that it is like a chemical burn from the inside out.  Not much helps it.  I've tried lotions and creams and ice packs.  Although the lotions help temporarily, pain relievers have been the only thing that at least take the pain to a tolerable level to do my daily activities.

I'm not trying to sell anyone on these essential oils (at least not yet), but I have been using an oil on my hands and feet.  It has really helped to take the redness and even some of the pain down a notch.  I haven't done anything different other than use a drop on each hand once a day.  I'm curious to see what happens during the chemo cycle (I take the pills for 2 weeks and then have a week off).  It will be interesting to see if it can keep the pain and redness down before the next cycle begins.  So far, I am greatly pleased with the results of this oil.

In addition, I have added another oil to my daily routine to help with weight loss.  I'm trying very hard not to step on the scale everyday.  In fact, I have told myself not to step on the scale but once a week to see how things are going.  So no update on the weight loss for a while :)  Remember, the language post.  It is not a try to stay off of the scale.  It is DO NOT get on the scale.

As for the juicing, my husband is the master mixer of the juices.  We have been trying different blends and getting used to the idea of drinking one of our meals a day.  We made several different blends this weekend and used them this week to supplement our meals.  So far it is going well.  I am amazed at how filling a glass of juice can be when you are actually getting all of the nutrients that your body is craving.

Keeping it Positive....