Showing posts with label weak. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weak. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Granola bars

I was very weak yesterday but did manage to summon the strength to try out a granola bar recipe I found at: http://www.joyfulabode.com/blog
I had to modify it a bit as I didn't have all the ingredients. It turned out very well. I'm including photos and the recipe. Enjoy :-)

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

3.5 cups oats
1 cup coconut flakes
3/4 cup nuts (I used almonds and walnuts)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
3 tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup dried fruit (I used a combo of raisins and cranberries)

Combine oats and nuts in baking dish and toast in oven for about 12-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Turn off oven and remove oats and nuts, set aside to cool.


In small saucepan combine sugar, honey, butter and vanilla. Heat until simmering, stirring constantly.


Remove from heat and set aside while you combine oats and nuts with coconut and fruit.


Pour sugar mixture over dry ingredients and mix very well until everything is coated.


Spread mixture into foil-coated 11x13 inch pan with a spoon or spatula.


Place another layer of foil on top of mixture and press down HARD. This will ensure the bars will not fall apart once cooled.


Allow mixture to cool for 2-3 hours, then remove top layer of foil and lay out on a cutting board. Using a large knife, press down to cut into bars. ( Do not 'saw' as this will cause them to break apart)
When bars are cut, you can wrap them individually in plastic wrap to keep fresh, or place in a large container with layers of foil or wax paper between them so they do not stick together.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Herxheimer

I just woke after sleeping for 9 hours ..which makes it a total of 26 out of the last 36. I am weak, wobbly and in pain. I got a ride to a free activity center today and sat there under a blanket for a few hours while my dad was at work. It was wonderful to get out of the house. I ended up dozing off the last hour I was there before my dad picked me up. As soon as I got home I shuffled to bed and slept hard. Just now waking from that to get something to eat and update my blog. Below is link to a video I shot yesterday describing a bit of the Herx reactions I'm experiencing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga07DbVx_sg

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Trouble breathing

Still very weak and easily exhausted. Lately having some trouble breathing - I feel as though I'm not getting enough air - my lips tingle, I feel dizzy and my eyelids twitch. This has happened before and I have gone to the hospital. My oxygen saturation has always been fine, so I see no need to go and get stuck with needles again. If it gets worse, I will consider it.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

A rough 24 hours

I had a bad twitching episode the other day. It lasted almost 24 hours - the worst part of it during a 7 hour period - and left me very sore and wiped out. The arm jerking and muscle spasms are pretty much 'normal' for me, but the intense twitching comes less often. (Very grateful for that) I was able to put a bit of it in film, which I then posted on youtube.com. Since then I have gotten such wonderful, supportive responses. I will continue to post video updates on my treatment and condition.
To watch the clip, just go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRBh34eUNUk
I am still very weak, sore and exhausted. I managed to get outside and water my garden, but with great difficulty. I took my camera, as usual and got a shot of an adorable lizard which I think is living in the rock wall of the planter where my bell peppers are. I've seen him out there the last 3 or 4 times I've been out to water.