🇨🇦 Happy Victoria Day Long Weekend!! 🇨🇦 I almost cancelled our plans, been a stressful few weeks, but I quickly turned myself around😊 Enjoying friends & family, barring my red spotted skin, never been able to do this before without covering up!

When high stress arrises for me I reach for that comfort food. Both are not good for my skin. What are some P friendly comfort foods & snacks you have found?
Thanks! Hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful day! 🌞

I tried Lemon on a cracked open knuckle that was getting painful. 4 days later, it is feeling so much better and 95% closed up! 😃 It stung less than when I put it on other spots, surprisingly! 🍋🍋

4hrs of meditation today with my mindfulness class. No talking/eye contact during. I broke down flooding with tears halfway. I've learned I do not allow myself to be vulnerable. Maybe why I flare so bad with certain stress? Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable?

Stress can consume me & I tend to neglect my self care routines. It's been a hectic few days. I turn to comfort food, get less sleep, water, moisturizing & lemon even, lol. Skin flaring. How do you stay focused when stress is beyond your control?

If money was not an issue, is there anything you would change with your treatment of psoriasis? What would you do differently?

Summer temps lately 🌞 The snow has finally melted & The sun is a shinin'! I love soaking it up, but am reminded that the hot temps are quick to dry my skin out. Moisturizing all day long. What are your routines for summer to keep your skin hydrated?

Anti inflammatory Pinapple Ginger Smoothie, Delishous & nutritious. 😊

Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe pineapple
- 1 cup ripe mango
- 1 piece of ginger (about 3 inches)
- 1/2 cup of celery
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 tsp. fresh vanilla

Visiting with my mom this weekend. She has a water softener, having a shower here makes my skin sting. I would expect it to be opposite. Anyone else find it stings or does it soothe?

After a busy week I have finally been able to pick up my book, Healing Psoriasis, by John Pagano again. One of his biggest questions for people who's onset with p was a result from strep throat- Did P show up before or after the use of Antibiotics?

My results are in - Negative for Psa!! 😄 What puzzles me is I had it bad at 16yrs old for a year. Heavy meds were needed. Now to have a negative result, This must mean it can go away, or become so little that no markers are found!? Happy Day! ❤

Today is my 39th Bday, was a lovely weekend with family. Had cake & other goodies, but I am making a pact with myself. 39 will be a time to shine 🌞 No more going off track with food. Flare ups take too long to get under control. Not worth it for me.

My bloodwork shows my C reactive Protein (which is used to measure inflammation in the body) is 6.6. Normal range is less than 6. I may be lucky as I am not much higher than the target number. Anyone know their numbers? My dr will confirm this week.

Had my bloodwork done today. 9 Viles taken! I almost put it off because of spots on my arm & feeling a sickness coming on, didn't feel like explaining.. but I went ahead with it & the nurse was amazing. My results should be emailed to me tomorrow 😊

I saw my dr today, getting "the works" for blood testing in regards to psa, cortisol levels, ect.. My results will be emailed to me when done. I never knew I had the option to see my blood work so soon! Anyone else have cortisol levels checked?

My book 'Healing Psoriasis' arrived today! I will share any good info I find. At first glance I read how the role of our spine and skin can be profound. Does anyone see a chiropractor regularly? Do you find it beneficial for your skin?

Is there anyone in Ontario who would be interested in a Flaym Meet Up this summer? I am thinking cottage country area?

Woke up this morning with some new spots on my arms & scalp. I went off track with my eating few days ago. Wish the spots could go as quickly as they arrive! Just going keep onward..and really think about it next time temptation sets in..

What does PsA feel like for you? I have been having deep throbbing leg pain. If I cross my legs, my knee seizes up. Very tender. My physio therapy is more intense now, so possibly the reason? Am wondering is it mva related..or psa..a bit worried..

*And I said to my body, softly, "I want to be your friend."
It took a long breath & replied, "I have been waiting a long time for this." ❤
-nayyrah waheed
This resonates so deeply for me working from the inside to help my skin. Wanted to share 😊