Every Day is a Health Awareness Day

Happy weekend! The last few days have been physically hard. As I usually am unable to do things, I sit and make lists of things I really want to do. Hubby has gotten weaker, more fatigued and is falling too often. He fell out of bed for the umpteenth time, which is scary. He keeps trying to do a lot around the house.

For about eight years we lived in a townhouse and there weren’t any outdoor chores. When you buy a 75 year-old home, there is always something to do. When I was healthy I mowed the grass, planted seeds and flowers, cleaned the house, paid the bills, did the shopping, took the kids everywhere….. The normal mom things.

When I get to thinking about the past and all the things I was able to do, I get sad or frustrated. I’m giving it to God for the umpteenth time. Today has been a day to rest. My vision is so blurry and I see lights in circles. My double vision makes it hard to read, but I can see the words pretty well with my extra strong readers.

There are so many Health Awareness Days this month. I couldn’t possibly cover them all. I’ll mention Celiac Disease Awareness Month. One of my grandson’s was tested and diagnosed with Celiac Disease. He’s only 7, but when he changed his diet he has improved his health greatly. His mom is a great cook and makes all his gluten free foods from scratch.

Symptoms of Celiac Disease include:

• Diarrhea.
• Fatigue.
• Weight loss.
• Bloating and gas.
• Belly pain.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Constipation.

She’s tested numerous recipes and makes breads, cakes, and rolls for him. On the weekend they make gluten free pancakes. I’m so proud of her and him. He is strict about what he eats and she makes sure that if he goes to an event or party, he takes a cupcake with him. Celiac Disease is worse than just gluten sensitivity.

She bakes gluten free for the entire family, and that prevents any gluten from getting in his food. Her hubby is so good to never complain. He has Type 1 Diabetes, so is already used to having a strict diet and exercise program.

You can learn more about Celiac Disease here and here. It is an autoimmune disease and the younger someone is diagnosed, the less damage they could have in the intestines or other organs. I do have multiple symptoms and one of the blood markers, but not enough to continue testing.

Many people with autoimmune diseases eat a gluten free diet as part of an anti-inflammation diet. It does help some people, and I want to try it soon. I already have 2 autoimmune diseases: Sjogren’s Disease and Psoriasis. I certainly hope that I don’t have any more in the future.

I just take it one day at a time. The last diagnosis I received was Hyperparathyroidism. I pray that there will be no more. I have plenty, thank you very much!

@2026, copyright Lisa Ehrman

Disclaimer: I’m not a medical expert. This post contains my opinions and experiences and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. If you have a medical concern, please consult your personal physician.