My local grocery store has started carrying pre-cut vegetables like zucchini pasta, acorn squash pasta and sweet potato “rice.” The sweet potato rice is now a favorite of mine.
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The Most Awesome Dress Pants Ever Made
Whether you use a wheelchair or not, finding a great pair of dress pants is never easy. Thankfully, I took a gamble buying Betabrand Dress Pant Yoga Pants. And it paid off. I found the perfect dress pants. Even as a wheelchair user.
Continue reading “The Most Awesome Dress Pants Ever Made”How to Stay Warm this Winter
Over the years I have figured out how to stay warm. Without the ability to regulate my body temperature, dressing properly is very important.
Read my tips in this article for Bard Care by clicking on the picture below.
What Freed Me from the Prison of Spasticity
After my C6-7 spinal cord injury at age 16, I experienced severe muscle spasms. My legs would extend out straight or pull in so forcefully that the Velcro® strap behind my heels would break. I would kick off my shoes when my legs involuntarily shot out straight. My hands balled up in fists so tight that my finger nails left an impression on the palms of my hands
Continue reading “What Freed Me from the Prison of Spasticity”Why a Urine Culture is So Important
Resistance to antibiotics is becoming a worldwide problem due to the misuse of antibiotics. What is the one thing you should do before treating a UTI? Click on the link below to read this article I wrote for Bard Care that researches this life-threatening issue.
Yes, I Traveled to Florida (But not for THAT Reason)
I did it. After several years of being restricted by a disobedient bowel program, I traveled solo for the first time after the BCIR procedure.
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How and Why I Got a Professional Massage
It had been 10 long months since I’d had an occupational therapy session. And I was feeling the repercussions of it. Finally, I bit the bullet and purchased two sessions with a massage therapist.
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Do Not Tell Me I’m Confined to a Wheelchair
I’d like to punch the person who first used the phrase “confined to a wheelchair.” Or at least roll over their foot with my power chair.
Earlier this week I got riled up after reading a great article about my friend. Unfortunately, the phrase “confined to a wheelchair” stuck out to me and left a bad taste in my mouth (as my grandma would say).
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How The Gift of Tendon Transfers Changed My Life
It had been 9 years since my spinal cord injury. I had just graduated with my master’s degree in counseling psychology. Although I was uncertain of my future career, I was sure of one thing: I was taking a year off to have a series of surgeries called tendon transfers.
Continue reading “How The Gift of Tendon Transfers Changed My Life”The Gift of Tendon Transfers after Spinal Cord Injury (video)
Why do I take the time to wrap gifts each Christmas? It gives me time to be thankful for the gift of Dr. John C. Shaw, who gave me increased hand function and independence through tendon transfers after my spinal cord injury. (Video)
Click on the picture below to watch my video at Bard Care about wrapping presents and tendon transfers.
To see other examples of how tendon transfers affect my ability to cook, watch Quadly Cooking: Cheeseburger Soup and Quadly Cooking: Coconut Curry Lime Chicken.