Have you ever heard of lectins? Did you know that lectins in food can cause inflammation? Lectins are found in almost all food, but some contain so much that they can increase inflammation and therefore pain due to pericarditis.

My daily routine is very simple. Achieving these goals every day keeps me motivated to keep fighting to get over my pericarditis.

I love coffee! But, alas, coffee increases tachycardia and pain caused by pericarditis. It's the same with tea. Here is what I drink to replace coffee and tea.

I present 6 tips I wish I knew earlier about pericarditis.

It all started in March 2018. A simple virus. An unknown and unnamed virus. This is my story about pericarditis.

How to manage pain without drugs? My body can't take salicylates and painkillers. This is what helps me bear the intense pain of pericarditis.

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…

How do you keep a clear and positive mind while facing pain and illness?

How to sleep with pericarditis?

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!

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…

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.

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.

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.