Justine’s Journey 2019

Started eating healthier and drinking more water and walking and dancing :). Started taking Calcium Lactate and Zypan and poop better :).   Had cramping in legs and hands ?  Better til dropped a flower pot on my toe 🙃

In October had fever and sinus stuff and sore throat .  Eating LOTS more plants 🙂  The doctor recommended Iodized Salt .  My bloodwork improved .  Found out I have Hashimoto’s sooo recommended to heal the gut first .  Dr. (holistic) said 8 hours of eating and 16 hours of fasting .  Also found I had high Iron sooo to help this I gave blood . The name of High Iron disease is Hemochromatosis .  Also started on Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein Gut Restore .   Also changed from Curcumin to taking Turmeric .  Also started Catalpas G 3 times a day for my Thyroid .  Improving and Thankful !

Justine’s Journey 2020

Started taking Lauricidin which made me feel wilted, sooo cut back and did Better :). Went to a Hematologist and found I did not have Hemochromatosis or Polycythemia :). Started taking a Woman’s Multi Vitamin :). Started taking Opti-EPS 500 and Chlorella Clean .  Started taking Vitamin D once a day :). Had a reaction to the Chlorella Clean – my eyes would crust over and at night would wake me up . The skin around my eyes and on my cheek felt  a little like sand paper and would crack and bleed .   Also itchy at the corners of my eyes and on my cheeks.    The other area that has been itchy is my scalp, mostly at the hairline at the back of my neck .  To ease the itch I scratched till part of the skin came off . Then it would ease .  Cut back the dose till I finished what the Dr. ask me to take .  Coconut Oil helped the itching :). Also used Olive Oil on cheeks and back of neck :). Looking back I should have stopped and tried to figure out what was going on !  To help my scalp used Lauri Shield and CBD cream :). Took a Fish Oil Supplement :). Started taking Vitamin K2 :). Improving and Thankful !

Justine’s Journey 2021

Rashes are still healing and eyes still itchy .  Started taking Vitamin K2 and had just a bit of a headache and tummy ache .  Talked with Coach about my bloodwork and he gave me A+ :).   Also started taking Calm Adoptogens with Ashwagandha .  Started taking Five Star Omega .  Stopped taking Gut Restore and Woman’s Multi Vitamin and Bee Pollen and Vitamin D .  Michael had his brain surgery sooo a bit stressed .  Do trust God !  Improving and Thankful !

Justine’s Journey 2022

Bloodwork said, need more Vitamin D and Vitamin B and Fish Oil – not bad :). Had some not nice uck bug .  Michael adopted Reba – our new grand dog 🐶. Had issue with right upper back .  In August found I have Turf Toe – ouch .  The positive was the x-ray showed no arthritis and no spurs and the cartilage was good and I have great arches and Beautiful Feet :). Than had the adventure of a resorted tooth .  Which means bone graft and implant .  Helps were ice packs and mouth wash from Dr. and CBD Oil and Pain Cream .  Pain wilts you !  Improving and Thankful !

Justine’s Journey 2024

Keep trying to eat clean :). First part of the year was buying a house/Gracie  and moving :).   Second part of the year was dealing with a fall .  On July 8th I fell of the Kitchen Counter .  Wound up with 6 stitches over my eye, a fractured shoulder, a torn Bicep, a torn Rotator Cuff and all the other un happy parts 🙃. Started PT  at TOA 🙂  Dr. said, had to have surgery !  Don’t remember when we ran into Dr. Jen at the Hamery .  She said, that she would help with PT 🙂   Surgery was 50 – 50 .  I kept improving and Thankful !

Justine’s Journey 2025

In January decided not to have Rotator Cuff Surgery .  Went to PT and kept improving :). Then the Shingles showed up the end of May on my left side – PAINFUL !!!!!!!  Had the Shingles rash for about 2 months.  Went back to PT for Rotator Cuff till insurance ended in September .  Tis December and still have nerve pain, but the pain is a one :). Still doing my PT exercises and eating clean as can :). We are also trying to have no plastic that touches our food . Also changing to Cotton and Wool and Linen :). Improving and Thankful !

Homemade Ketchup

Homemade Ketchup

Original recipe from Internet
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Spoon
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Medium Onion Diced
  • 36 ounces Tomatoes
  • 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1/3 Cup Honey
  • 1/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Powdered Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat a 4-quart Sauce Pot over medium high heat. Add Olive Oil and Onions, sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add Garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Medium Onion, 4 Cloves Garlic
  • Add Tomatoes, Salt, Tomato Paste, Soy Sauce, and Apple Cider Vinegar. Bring to a slow boil, lower to a simmer and using a Spoon crush the whole Tomatoes. Add remaining Ingredients and continue to simmer, uncovered for 45-55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very thick. Make sure to keep an eye on it and stir it to keep it from scorching.
    36 ounces Tomatoes, 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, 1/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Powdered Ginger, 1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice, 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 Tablespoon Salt
  • Use an Immersion Blender to Puree the Ketchup. If you don't have an Immersion Blender, transfer it carefully to a Blender or Food Processor and process until smooth. (Optional: Strain through a fine Mesh Strainer.) Chill in rRefrigerator for at least 2 hours. Add Honey after Ketchup has cooled. The Ketchup will continue to develop flavor and thicken.
    1/3 Cup Honey

NOTES:)

  • Keep Refrigerated in an Airtight Container up to a month.
  • Sweeteners and Spices can be adjusted to taste.
  • Possible flavor additions: Balsamic Vinegar Reduction, Sriracha, Roasted Garlic or Roasted Red Pepper.

Food / Nutrition

When started my journey in 2018 had tried to change my nutrition :). Doug and I are going toward eating what God has made and staying away from what man has made . We have had the adventure of going sugar free :). We are mostly process free :). When can we eat organic :). Eat 100% grass fed meats 🙂 Finding what you put into your body affects your energy, how you fell, and just your health ! ! ! Reading food labels is HUGH . What has been fun is turning your favorite recipes into healthy ones :). We are a WONDER !!!!!!!

Exercise

When I started my journey in 2018 with LT360 I have tried to walk with not much success :(. When I started Ballroom Dancing with Doug had no idea how much energy and strength and balance was needed . After 4 years tis FUN :). Along the way have had injuries . Going through PT has strengthened me ! When I stared walking 1 year and 3/4 ago I was not getting anywhere fast . I do recommend starting slow and listening to your body sooo there is not injury ! Last week in mid February 2020 I am walking 3 miles an hour :). I also do resistance bands . From my Dear physical therapist Dr. Jen – if you feel pain – STOP ! Happy Moving 🙂