Five Simple Things (October 28)

Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This Weather.

We had a sudden sleet shower this week and it fell for about 10 minutes and then the sun came out. I've seen more sleet and hail showers since moving to Oregon. Definitely some interesting weather here in the valley.

2. This Run.

Trying to get back into a running routine, but some days I have trouble just getting out of bed and getting through the day. I never regret working out, but lately I have not felt like doing much of anything. I think seasonal depression has hit me a bit early this year, but I am pushing through the best I can. Progress, not perfection.

3. These Tests.

Someone not covering their cough while Jeff had his mask down at work got us. This week has been extremely rough. We have the Omicron variant and the coughing and sneezing is extremely painful. We all three have it and have been doing our best to take care of each other when we can. With being immunocompromised, this variant has hit me the hardest. Explains a little on why I've been feeling down and out more than normal. Please cover your cough, and wear a mask in public when you're sick, or better yet, stay home.

4. This Doggy.

This sweet little doggy has been on guard with us since being sick. He is very concerned.

5. These Edibles.

Every morning I take one CBD gummy to help with mental health issues, and pain. At the end of the day I use THC gummies to relax, bring down my anxiety, calm my PTSD and nerves, or even help me push through the evening to be productive if I need to get something done before going to bed, without being overly anxious in the process. I love my weed, gummies, pens, joints, prerolls, CBD gummies, oils, creams, and bath salts.-The works. People feel they always need to be defending themselves if they use cannabis or CBD due to the stigma surrounding the relationship and history of how cannabis has been portrayed, especially women. I try not to let the stigma others have of it take away the benefits it does for me. CBD has been a savior for me on a daily basis, and when I don't take one, I feel it. Gummies are definitely and every day thing, but oils and creams I use as needed. For the curious, Wyld is my go-to brand of choice for CBD and THC gummies, with local brands being second.

One last thing:

With fall crops coming into season don't let any go to waste. You can dehydrate just all citrus and just about any fall crop. It's easy to do, you just need to make sure you either dehydrate them in a food dehydrator, or follow the oven method for each crop. For apples and oranges, pictured above, you want to set your oven to the lowest setting, which is about 150 degrees, or 200 degrees. Just make sure it's the lowest setting your oven will go to, and dehydrate for about four to five hours. You can check on them throughout that time to make sure they aren't burning. Once dehydrated, you can string them on thread and have them for decoration, or save them for you holiday decorations. I like to have mine hanging all year around.

Positive affirmations this week:

Food for thought, if you think organic foods are too expensive, or you don't have time to exercise and move your body. Taking care of yourself is no one else's responsibility, but yours. Don't listen to others in what they do, try to find what works best for you and stick to it. Others will try to deter you from your own self care, but stay the course and keep doing what works. You can do this!

Dr. James DiNicolantonio offers great advice on nutrition and healthcare tips. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram.