Category Archives: yoga

How I “Got Lucky”

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Yankeepants

A year ago this month I was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease after two years of being sick enough to know something was wrong — truly wrong — beyond the usual suspects of overwork, lack of sleep, and “that … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Domestic, Events, Just Keep Me Movin', running, Travel, yoga | 8 Comments

Healthy Holidays: Hiking Camelback Mountain

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Yankeepants

When the Midwestern Gentleman and I left home on the Winter Solstice, our backyard looked like this, courtesy of “Snowstorm Draco.” After spending the weekend with the Gent’s family in the equally snow-blanketed Twin Cities, we flew to Arizona, where … Continue reading →

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Ch-ch-changes: Identifying Food Sensitivities with an Elimination Diet

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Yankeepants

Hey, gang.  You may have noticed my blogging schedule has been a bit off lately.  There have been a lot of changes happening in my kitchen, and more recipes failing to thrill than I’ve experienced in many years of cooking.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Beverages, Dairy-free, Domestic, Entrees, Gluten-free, Just Keep Me Movin', Travel, Vegan, yoga | 12 Comments

A Bedtime Glass of Warm (or Cold) Almond Milk

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Yankeepants

Do you have a favorite bedtime snack?  In my pre-diagnosis days I used to favor a bowl of cold cereal as a bedtime snack — some wholegrain carbs, a little protein, and a little hydration are the perfect bedtime combination … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Beverages, Breakfast, Dairy-free, Desserts, Gluten-free, Just Keep Me Movin', Nut-free, nuts, Recipes, Snacks, spices, Vegan, Vegetarian, yoga | 4 Comments

Turn Up the Heat

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Yankeepants

One of the most challenging aspects of adjusting to life with Sjogren’s Syndrome has been making peace with my body’s new limitations, which on a bad day feel like the deepest betrayal.  I’ve been active and fit for all of … Continue reading →

Posted in berries, ginger root, herbs, Just Keep Me Movin', nuts, Snacks, yoga | 5 Comments