New Attitude

That is today's song. And, really it has nothing to do with adoption or my family. It is all about my health. Through a series of events this past week, I dedicated myself to really making health a priority.
I had a CAT scan, an MRI, a chest x-ray, a urinalysis, and 2 rounds of blood work run. I have seen my GP, a neurologist and my optometrist and I have an appointment with a dentist on Monday.
What happened? I woke up Sunday with the opening of my eye on my right side of my face smaller than my left. (the lids come together more)First, of course they wanted to rule out a stroke. (yea! no stroke)Then Bell's Palsy and some other nerve issues like that. (none of it either!) What is it? Well, the optometrist found that my tear ducts are closed. All 3 of my sons were born with closed tear ducts. We also believe that I must have a tooth issue and that the tooth has an infection. The clogged duct is forcing the infection to pool around the eye. I am so grateful that it turned out to be something so minor and easily correctable. I am also very grateful that now I know that I am actually a pretty healthy individual. It was reassuring to get a peek inside my body and learn that everything looks so good. And, I want to keep it that way.

I used to drink 8-12 Diet Cokes from a can a day. I wasn't much of a vitamin taker and fast food was a frequent stop.
About 3 weeks ago I gave diet coke and aspartame up. I can't express the headache it gave me when I stopped drinking it. I toughed through it and detoxed my body of the addictive artificial sweetener. (it is the sweetener NOT the caffeine, that is why drinking tea doesn't help the head ache) Along the way, the angel who helped me through started to educate me about the harm that the American way of life does to our bodies.
This week I discovered cranial sacral therapy, chiropractors, and holistic medicine. I have switched to all organic cleaning supplies. I am taking good quality vitamins, and now I am working to change our eating habits and to detox our environment. Don't get me wrong. I still believe in traditional medicine. When the dentist prescribes an antibiotic on Monday, I am taking it. And when he says I need a root canal, I am doing it.

The hardest part? Giving up deodorant! Yep, my lymph nodes are swollen on the right side under my arm pit as they try to deal with the infection. ( I can use antiperspirant- I just have to find the all natural ones today at the drug store today)

So, I guess this song and post does relate to my family and my adoptive daughter. It is going to be better for them. Having a home free from from hidden harm. Having a healthy mommy and having parents who are committed to being there to watch my grandchildren graduate.

I wasn't one who embraced the new age way of life. But sometimes it is time for A New Attitude.

Dear God, thank you for my health and the health of my family. Protect us all from toxins, infections, diseases and other harmful agents. Give us the wisdom to seek help when we need it and put the right experts in our lives to care for us. God, please give special attention to our daughter's health. Heal her body, mind and spirit. Provide all the nourishment she needs to live a long, healthy, normal life.

May we all be open to A New Attitude in the areas of life where we need it.