Radiating Pain

Today is a cloudy dismal day. I woke up with pain radiating throughout my right side. Over a decade ago, I had a multi level bone spur, pinching 3 nerves, laying heavy on the right side of my neck. This was due to a herniated disc over my 3rd and 4th cervical. Before I knew how many nerves that bone spur was pinching, it caused severe pain on the right side of my neck and arm. Now it goes down in my hip, leg, ankle and foot creating chronic pain daily. No one would know what I have to deal with by looking at me. Movement helps me retain a normal life. If I would be bound in a wheelchair or bed, I would sill have to move. Movement has saved my life.

Today, my husband and I went to the Y to walk. Deep breathing, walking and stretching helps to alleviate symptoms of this pain. I am also wearing a bright pinkish, orange top. Wearing bright colors not only lifts my spirits but makes other people feel good. Theyl interact positively with me.

Another thing that helps me feel better is what I choose to eat. This am I made an apple - banana smoothie with kale. I was still hungry, so I ate a piece of my chocolate zucchini bread I made yesterday. Due to my pain level, I have to eat throughout the day. Before lunch, I ate one piece of my healthy chocolates from Xocai. Xocai chocolates provide nutrition that is full of antioxidants. I consume 2 - 3/day. They also can be consumed for weight loss. And they taste great too! Imagine that, eating chocolates for weight loss. Who wouldn't be for that!