Comments on: Hey, How Ya Been?

By: Brandy

Brandy — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:05:00 +0000

chlorella tablets, bad link.

By: location | Rachel in Veganland

location | Rachel in Veganland — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:09:09 +0000

[...] all. After reading Sayward Rebhal‘s incredible journey (she goes month by month, beginning here) during her sabbatical from the blogosphere, I felt inspired and safe to chronicle my journey as [...]

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:06:00 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear that you’re struggling, and man – I relate to almost everything you’ve said here. How long have you been in Portland? You know the truth is, my naturopath helped me SO MUCH and got my hormones and health back under control, but the final piece of the puzzle didn’t fall into place until I left Portland. I got out before winter came and I moved back to sunny SoCal, and I think that was absolutely essential to my own version of sustained well-being. I think I’m just not built for the Pacific Northwest, and you know, I’ve talked to SO MANY PEOPLE who say the same thing – some version of “I love Portland, I love everything about the culture and the people and the city, but for some reason I was just never happy there and once I moved everything changed and I didn’t even realize how miserable I really was until I started feeling better, etc etc”. It sucks, but it does seem like P-town just isn’t for everyone. I love that city to death but I am so thankful that I got out when I did. Just food for thought.

You may want to check in with doctor Lasse in Portland, she is amazing and very willing to work with you and your insurance company or work out of Network at a reasonable price. i don’t know, it may be worth at least checking into.

Good luck with everything, please keep in touch!

By: Scaredofeverything

Scaredofeverything — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:08:00 +0000

First off, I’m really glad that you’re back! Reading this post (and all the others) is awaking a lot of understanding in myself, as I too feel that there has been a shift in my mood since giving birth. That was 2 years ago but I haven’t really felt the same since, especially hormonally. I know most people might find this silly but I feel safe saying it here–Portland in the winter makes me feel like I’m going crazy. Literally. I shift from being placated and okay to being completely miserable. I’m on anti-anxiety meds but they barely help and I cry a lot and rarely have the energy or motivation to do anything productive. I want more children and to give my son a sibling, but I feel like it will suck everything that I have out of me and I don’t know if I can. Sounds melodramatic, I know. I’d love to look into naturopathy. I wish my health insurance covered it, I’d go in a heartbeat. All the doctors have “helped” me with is given me pills. So many pills. And needless to say, it’s hardly even a band-aid. So much to say but basically, I’m really glad you’re back and I’m happy to have the chance to read your life and your words. In all it’s authentic goodness that you rarely get when you read lifestyle blogs. Most lifestyle blogs only make me feel like shit about myself honestly. Too many reminders of what I’m not. Too many reminders of what I am. A lot of it is beautiful fluff, a manufactured life, not really real. I see the lure in them, and they are fun, but they make me feel less than. Thank you for keeping it real and for all the beauty you radiate. You are an inspiration to me. xo

By: Nat Smith

Nat Smith — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:42:00 +0000

Im beyond excited that youre blogging again. I found so much inspiration, mom ideas and amazing eating habits from you and your blog :) Thanks in advance for all the future blogs :) You got me thinking about getting some blood work done (im almost vegan, so close) and it came back good, except for vitamin D (thanks winter) but anyways, im glad youre feeling better and thank you again :) sending love to you and your family!

By: Annie

Annie — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:38:00 +0000

Just want to clarify – I’m not being elitist when I say ‘nutritionally ignorant’, I just meant every day folks that don’t really know much about nutrition, and they read “berry/fruit/veggie/coconut water” super food trend stuff, eat heaps (and BUY heaps) of it thinking that it’ll make them into superman and cure their ailments, when too much of anything is a bad thing. I just really despise any massive marketing on any food, especially when it people’s fears about health. Bah, food politics /boring-preachy

By: Annie

Annie — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:34:00 +0000

It’s kind of grey, but I guess if you can avoid it easily, why not, if there’s a high possibility it’s not that great for the earth.
I kind of hate the term ‘super food’ because it’s misleading to the nutritionally ignorant and a horror for globalization and overpricing (note: coconut water at the supermarket etc round here at the moment, 3X pricier than when I used to get it from the thai market last year), but coconuts are amazing.
I’m coconuts for coconuts!
… Dad joke for the win.

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:45:00 +0000

Thanks Andrea!

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:45:00 +0000

Me too Fran!

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:44:00 +0000

Thanks for the info Annie! I’ve heard of problems with pet moss but never looked into it. I’ll definitely check out the coir – all the more reason to heart coconuts!