I have never been skinny. That is a fact… except for the first year of my life, due to my being a preemie. But I digress. That has never been a goal of mine, as I have been on the large side of normal until about 16 years ago. That is when everything hit the fan… and I have been chasing good health ever since.

I have searched and searched for answers, tried many diets, taken so many kinds of supplements, always believing the hype that I would feel so much better, have better lab results, and have so much more energy. Well, I am still sitting here at work falling asleep on my keyboard. What?! It just seems like one step forward and two steps backwards, then two steps forward and one step backwards. I think I am caught in the twilight zone.

In the meantime, I am worn down with the finger pointing and judgment that comes my way. One look and I am judged as an “eat-the-whole-bag-of-potato-chips” or “eat-the-whole-package-of-Oreos-in-one-sitting” kind of person. Not to say that I couldn’t, but why would I do that?

So I continue to wage this war against my own body. I am looking at alternatives to traditional medicine and diets, finding some success, but then experiencing some backwards momentum… and the beat goes on, right?

I am told that this is part of growing old… when did that happen? My eyes are getting weaker, my hair is leaving my head and showing up on my chin, my waist has decided to adopt round as it’s new shape, and I am really in need of a nap EVERY day.  My Papa told me that growing old is not for whimps. Boy, was he ever insightful?!

So, away we go- still in search of that illusive good health, and holding on to my resolve not to eat the whole container of Oreos in one sitting. Essential Oils, take me away!

Can’t wait for some discussion on this topic- How do you search for good health? What are some of your favorite remedies?

(Initially written in 2016… the  journey continues!)