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Let's face it, sometimes going to the store is not in the cards. We'd be lucky to walk to the other end of the house some days. So I've compiled a list of my favorite things as a Spoonie and all are easily found on Amazon or other online retailers, so they can be shipped right to your door!
"It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make
your happiness a priority. It's necessary."
Flavorless Electrolyte Drops:
I can't use sports drinks or many sugar free electrolyte powders (artificial sweeteners make me feel gross, as does a lot of sugar) in enough quantity to keep up with my hydration, so I often mix my own up several times a day. These drops are the perfect way to get flavorless, keto-friendly electrolytes in. The bottle lasts me a while as I don't use the full recommended dosage each time.
Total Hydration Ketolyte Rapid Hydration (Unflavored) Keto-Friendly Electrolyte Drops with No Calories No Sugar, Natural Electrolyte Supplement with Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium and more.
Electrolyte Drink Mixes
I use a large 24-oz glass water bottle for my drinking water every day. But, I can't stand plain water, so I typically add one of Propel's Grape flavored packets to each bottle. Since it's meant for a much smaller container, the taste isn't overwhelming and it gives me just enough flavor (especially with a little splash of lemon juice) to satisfy without being strong enough that I'll tire of it quickly. You could get the bottled drinks ready to go, but price wise it makes more sense to get the packets and mix it yourself.
Propel Powder Packets Grape, With Electrolytes, Vitamins and No Sugar, 10 Count (Pack of 12) (Packaging May Vary)
Earplugs for Noise Reduction
I'll admit, with a husband, two (grown-ish) children, and FIVE dang dogs, my house is rarely quiet. My work isn't very quiet either. And there are times when I wish I could just "mute" my ears to get away from all the chaos and over-stimulation. I've found these earplugs to be a great solution for me. They don't completely tone out all sounds, so I can still hear if someone is speaking directly to me (mostly, if I'm paying attention) but they do an excellent job of cutting out the majority of the background noise that drives me a little batty.
Loop Quiet Ear Plugs for Noise Reduction – Super Soft, Reusable Hearing Protection in Flexible Silicone for Sleep, Noise Sensitivity & Flights - 8 Ear Tips in XS/S/M/L – 27dB Noise Cancelling
CALMing Drink Additive
I started adding this supplemental powder to my water bottle mix daily and it does seem to really help calm my nervous system and sleep a little easier at night. While I slept ALOT before making some of these changes, my quality of sleep was horrible, which makes my symptoms worse and keeps me so sleepy during the day. This is one of the puzzle-pieces that have helped me regain some of my normalcy.
Natural Vitality Calm, Magnesium Citrate Supplement, Anti-Stress Drink Mix Powder, Unflavored
Bath Salts with Relaxing & Pain Management Properties
I simply adore this company's Lavender & Chamomile w/ Arnica bath salts. Not only do I use this in every bath, but they help my mind relax and take the edge off my chronic pain issues, thanks to the Arnica. And it smells good too-- not overpowering or anything.
(On a side note, if you haven't tried Arnica based products for pain relief I recommend them!)
I hope this list has helped some of you, and if you'd like to see more of my reccomendations please let me know. I know when I was first diagnosed and struggling, seeing what worked for other people coping with chronic illnesses gave me the tiniest bit of hope!
Hugs,
Jane
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