a health setback

Several weeks ago, I got a minor cold which developed into an upper respiratory infection, sinus infection and mild ear infection by the time I went to the doctor and got on some medication - including a strong antibiotic and an emergency inhaler.

LAST week, I ended up sick with the flu, as well as some "new" PCOS symptoms with corresponding hormonal extremes and I was pretty much in bed for about 3 days straight. Unfortunately, I also didn't really take care of myself afterwards - I FELT better, so I resumed my normal activities. But of late, I have been less careful with my time, and so much of my previous busyness has resumed, and to the degree that my time has been full, I have not been resting well, have had a recurrence of inability to control my adrenalin levels, and I think these health setbacks are evidences of my immune system's weakness if not very precarious state. So my "dry cough" from the flu days has not resolved.

This morning, I have woken up (not unexpectedly) with a deep cough, tightening chest, and assorted other symptoms forcing me to try to get an appointment with my doctor on the eve of a long, holiday weekend.

I never learn, do I....

PS - I just looked at my 7 KEYS in a previous post, and had the thought to do a self-assessment, thinking it would be clear in perhaps as many as 3 or 4 of them that I have been failing to do what I know I must. And I was surprised to discover I have not been attentive to ANY of the 7 KEYS in the past couple months - even after getting sick the first time. My only explanation? I have let other things take priority, and .... well, Leah, you see what the result has been? At a MINIMUM, you should be seeking to be faithful with those areas of revelation! You know the good you ought to do, and if you do not do it, it is sin! Repent, suffer the consequences, and for God's sake, HEAL! (day by day by day faithfulness!)

Two Life-changing "supplements" I've added

* "Migra-eeze" ~ a supplement provided by Life Extensions which has SERIOUSLY reduced my experience of migraines. After 2 1/2 months, I have experienced only 1 mingraine when I used to experience as many as 2-3 per week (and all of which would last for multiple days - it was pretty much months of no relief!)

and

* "Emerita: Pro-gest" ~ a topical progesterone cream (NOT to be confused with a prescription "progestin" which is not the same thing) made from yams of all things which has helped to stablize and all but eliminate some of the worst symptoms I experience as a result of my PCOS. Helps regulate my cycle, has seriously reduced the pain I experience throughout the month at varying and unpredictable times, and I think - in conjunction with the Migra-eeze mentioned above - has served to help me "normalize" my overall hormonal extremes.

I can purchase both at www.vitacost.com and the pricing is amazing!

~Praise the Lord!~

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