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Frequent Bladder Issues?

11/29/2021

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When I was a child I had many urinary tract infections. It was at least 4 times a year, beginning at about age 4. It was the late 1960's, and convenience foods, new soda brands, and junk food was blossoming, helping my mother deal with feeding a large family daily. We had Tab, Fresca, and Fanta Orange on the daily. Over many years as an adult I also had urinary tract infections. At age 22, the doctors discovered that I had a tipped urethra, meaning a little urine was sliding backwards every time I used the restroom. I was instructed to drink more water, as flushing out the body was a good way to keep bacteria at bay.

Fast forward to today. We know that sodas create pressure inside the body and some folks are more sensitive to the CO2 gas (me). Many chemical additives and preservatives may trigger those who are sensitive in the bladder. Some acidic foods, even healthy ones like citrus and tomatoes may cause an allergic reaction just resulting in the bladder needing to empty more often. Some of us may use the restroom many times at night, disrupting our sleep cycle, draining us of energy and wellness. If we don't keep the causes at bay, we may suffer. What can we do to prevent the UTI or frequent urination?

I learned that I had to drink loads of water. I learned that I had to use the restroom as much as possible during the day and taper off in the evenings. I learned that I had to keep a diary of food and elimination for a week to figure out what foods and beverages may be attributing to my frequent urination and UTIs. I learned that holding "it" in when I needed to go, but was too busy, was not a good idea. I learned that Kegel exercises were my friends, especially during red lights, and during commercials. I learned that sodas and artificial ingredients weren't my friends after all, although they may be part of convenience and faster meal preparations.

We are partners in our healing and health care. I encourage you to reach out to your health practitioner if you are suffering with frequent urination or UTIs. Help is on the way!

Blessings,
KJ Landis
SuperiorSelf channel on YouTube




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Yoga Plus Strength Training

11/15/2021

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Yoga has been trending for the past 10 years, Every year there are more styles of yoga being introduced to the western world. The pandemic has us realizing we need a mindfulness in our lives and yoga brings that to the table. With every inhale and exhale marrying to the movements, we are able to focus on just that, and the rest of our world fades away, even if for just a few moments at a time. That is the meditation part. When we can not focus on anything else, it is a vacation from our lives off of the mat. With many incomes lost, free YouTube videos and apps for yoga have been a godsend. All we need is a mat or towel and our bodies.

Strength training has been known to help us keep bone density throughout our lives, and keeps the metabolism burning at a higher rate all day long after the workout with some weight. We can strength train by using purchased weights or by using our own body weight. If there is no gym membership money, we can lift jugs of water, use our water bottles, and can use our own body weight as the tool.

Mixing yoga and strength training has been found to improve muscle tone, self confidence, and reduce blood pressure. Our mental health is affected as well. Our mood and sleep improves. It only takes 3-4 times a week to see and feel a difference in our lives. What we challenge ourselves with in the exercise space extends to life outside the exercise space as well, and we meet challenges with more ease and confidence.

What are you waiting for? Happiness is your birthright. Joy is just sround the corner.
Blessings,
KJ Landis
​SuperiorSelf channel on YouTube



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Pets and Restorative Health

11/8/2021

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For those readers who don't know me that well, I have never had cuddly pets as a child or grown up. My parents had told me that with raising 5 kids, they didn't want to clean up after anyone else. My daughter, age 17, shared with us that if she had to live in her room for school yet another year due to the pandemic, then she needed an emotional support animal. One month it took to convince us, promising to take care of the furry critter. She chose a cat as her desire, and we set upon filling out forms and applying for 6 months. Lots of folks were adopting pets during the pandemic and we were just not fast enough for the "first come, first serve" policy. On May 30, 2021 our fur babies arrived. We named the sister kittens Cocoa and Butter, after our favorite foods (my favorite food is butter). The whole family was smitten. Our shelter in place had fresh life and lots of discovery, plus a side of unending love at first site. As I was still furloughed from 3 out of 4 jobs, my feeling of gloom shifted into glory. I had glorious new beings to admire, look after, needed by them, giving me purpose in uncertain times. I began reading a lot about the emotional restorative health our domestic pets give us. Here are some things I have learned.

These 4 footed creatures have a sense of comfort and care to us as well, so the relationship is mutual in many ways. They may not communicate in the same way as humans do, but we understand the over time. Pets just make us happy. They immediately become a part of the family. When we stroke our pets we are able to feel hope, reduce anxiety, blood pressure, even help with optimism in these unprecedented times. Our pets help us with self care in ways we may have not thought about. 

For those of us working from home, we can adhere better to a schedule when we have pets to take care of, because pets, like children, do better on a schedule. Maybe we can get dressed for our home office daily after feeding the fur babies in the morning. Maybe we will structure a walk for the dog after the morning coffee or tea, and finally lose the "Covid 15." There is no replacement for love...The pleasure hormones released when spending loving times with our pets really do enhance our whole lives, engage the rest and recover and restore parts of our nervous system. That is a win-win for everyone.

How have pets been part of your loving and healing lives?

Blessings,
KJ Landis



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The New Knee Notes ~ Week 4

11/1/2021

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Well, friends, the past 4 weeks have been a journey
worth sharing, for sure. This past week I was learning all about how to taper off of my Oxycodone. I did not have any guidance from my physicians or PT. I researched the CDC after watching the tv series about Oxy called Dopesick. Here are my notes from Week 4.


DAY 22: My side effects from the Oxy have been itchy skin underneath the skin, which makes it hard to sleep. I break out into sweats unrelated to menopause, I get hot and cold flip flopping all day long, I am restless during the day and night. Plus the medicine barely takes the edge off. I am spacing the medication out for longer times to see if this will help.

DAY 23: I am resting better at night and dreaming more and more, which is important for me to heal. I have had a few friends visit, which has made me a bit distracted from the constant pain and burning...

DAY 24: I put my name on the yoga schedule for November. Since my mobility is so good, perhaps the hot yoga room and staying busy will distract me more. I think the hot room will be good for circulation in my legs. I will teach 1 class a day at first, and then ramp up teaching as I feel more comfortable.

DAY 25: My birthday is tomorrow and I will have my first outing! My son is coming into town and it will be a senior night volleyball game for my daughter. Then we will have a family dinner out. It seems to be that as I age, the small and simple birthday celebrations have the deeper meanings and connections.

DAY 26: Happy birthday to all of my Scorpio family out there (and me)! Slept in and iced my leg all day to gear up for volleyball watching. It was more than a 2 hour event and I had space to do my leg exercises in the bleachers. We had a delicious dinner at a creole style restaurant! My appetite was better today as well, due to the spacing out of the Oxy. 

DAY 27: My first outpatient PT appointment. My friend Johnnie took me. I am at 150 degrees of flexibility! The staff said that for 3 and a half week out of surgery they had never seen this type of mobility in their careers! I can touch my own butt with my right heel. That doesn't mean it doesn't hurt like hell though. My back hurts something fierce as well. I have my surgeon follow up this week so I will see what the doctor thinks about all of these pain levels being opposite to my flexibility.

DAY 28: I am spreading out the Oxy 12 to 15 hours apart. I am still on the Ibuprofin, aspirin, and Tylenol as well as a separate anti-inflammatory and 4 types of laxatives. My surgeon suggested today to switch Oxy for Hydrcodone. It seems to make me itch less. He also said the pain levels will be different for each patient. So, I must be patient. I am eager to start teaching again. I have put myself on the yoga studio schedule for next week. Pray for me, friemds!

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If you have any questions about my journey in healing from this surgery, please ask me. If you want to share your experiences as well, in any health challenge, I am here for you. I am open to hear, read, listen, and support you.

Blessings,
​KJ Landis
​SuperiorSelf channel on YouTube




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