Yummy, I just finished a big bowl of bananas and plain yogurt. I am joking about the 'yummy'. I never thought I would eat plain yogurt but chemo is starting to wreck havoc with my body and I need to compensate. In this case I am trying to rid myself of a yeast infection that has been bothering me for most of a month. I googled 'yeast infections and chemotherapy' and up popped several articles discussing the connection of the two things. I read on a health web site that plain yogurt full of probiotic cultures is a natural way to fight a yeast infection. As I told a few friends yesterday I have been eating plain yogurt like I own stock in the companies. And, I am happy to report that it seems to be working. I know I can get some over-the-counter medicine but I really want to limit the amount of chemicals in my body. Another benefit of eating yogurt is that I am actually starting to like yogurt without any added flavor-go figure.
I also have been dealing with over-dry lips. My mouth, nose, and eyes are not dry but my lips get so dry they burn. I tried different kinds of lip balm but nothing helped. Then I read an article about farmers in northern Minnesota-this is not a joke I am totally serious- using Bag Balm on the udders of their cows (in winter) to keep everything moist and soft. I thought 'Hey, maybe that will work for my lips!'. And, I am happy to report, it works. The first week after chemo I was waking up three times a night to burning lips. Now, I get up only once to put water and then Bag Balm or Vasaline on my lips. I discovered if I put water on my lips first and then the ointment my lips stay moist longer. I have to put Bag Balm on several times during the day. I see people looking at my mouth in a funny kind of way but it is better than the pain I was experiencing.
I made scones this weekend using Agave syrup and whole wheat flour. I also added raisins and pecans. I thought they were good but my 10 year old made up a small bowl of powered sugar and milk and then poured some over his scone. I am trying to get everyone to eat healthier but some of the family are coming along kicking and screaming.
thanks for reading.
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Tell Bryan to take the scones like a man! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAs I was reading the part about your lips being chapped and nothing works, I was thinking that you should use bag balm. Then bam! You said it.
I use it often on my feet. The stuff is amazing. I read an article on the plant where it is made. They have just a handful of people who work there. It is amazing stuff.
Amazing just like you!!
XOXOXO
Julie
I'm glad you found something that works. I hate thinking that you are waking up at night with your lips burning. Where do you find agave syrup?
ReplyDeleteI'm with Julie -- I was thinking bag balm, and whammo!! You are already on top of it. Hang in there, amazing woman. We continue to pray for you daily. Love yah, RB
ReplyDeleteI too am inhaling the plain yogurt and trying to learn to like it. It will not only help with the yeast infection, it will help the natural good bacteria in your body restore itself. As you know, chemo kills it all my friend, even the good stuff. Keep up the good work and let those white blood cells do their thing!
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