#8-NON-INFLAMMATORY DIET
Some foods are pro-inflammatory, meaning they increase inflammation in the body when we eat them. How to set up a non-inflammatory diet? Learn more…
#7-ABOUT BEING POSITIVE
How do you keep a clear and positive mind while facing pain and illness?
#5-FRUITY BREAKFAST
It's my favorite breakfast. So healthy and delicious, I never get tired of it. This easy recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar free. I also avoid lectins so as not to aggravate the inflammation caused by my pericarditis. Enjoy!
#4-SPOON THEORY VS BATTERY THEORY
How can you explain the fatigue you feel when you have a chronic illness like pericarditis to your loved ones? Some rely on the spoon theory. I see myself more as a broken battery that drains very quickly, but recharges very slowly. Learn more…
#3-THE PROMISE
To meet your commitments, there's nothing like making a promise. It does not matter what form it takes, as long as it has such symbolic strength that it does not allow us to deviate from it.
#2-THE OXIMETER
Because of my pericarditis, I make absolutely sure to keep my heart below 100 beats per minute. This is the limit that should not be exceeded when you have pericarditis. I control my heartbeats with the help of an oximeter.
#1-THIS IS NOT A HEART
Welcome to my blog! If you’re wondering what this image represents… This is not a heart. This is a damaged pericardium. I live with pericarditis and I created this blog to share my experience.