Just looking at the picture evokes feelings of calmness. Why is it every time we go to hotel we come back feeling a sense of uplifting? Most likely because there are very few items in its space.  Oh sure, you can rationalize it as the whole "vacation" experience, but have you noticed once you walk through your own front door clutter immediately reaches out?  

I have been on my own journey for two years with minimalism.  Am I there yet? No, not by any means.  But can I walk into several rooms and feel at peace?  Yes, at this point.  These are rooms that need little time to spruce up because there is very little in them.  Having less invites a sense of calmness. On the other hand,  clutter can only wreck havoc with our overstimulated nervous system.

What does your house look like right now?  Go on, take a walk out in your living room.  When you walk in there is your mind jumbled with thoughts of how can I get to all this?  Did you know that unused stuff lying around causes more frustration and depression in our lives which is something we definitely don't need. Peace is what we need.  Peace is found through calmness.  Calmness if found in less mess. 

What is Minimalism?

 ​“Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and joy as they are also the marks of great art.” --Richard Holloway

I am often asked the question, “So what is minimalism anyway?” It is a question I receive from people I have just met and from people I have known for many years.

I typically answer them with a short, simple explanation:

MINIMALISM IS OWNING FEWER POSSESSIONS.Like I mentioned before, minimalism is intentionally living with only the things I really need—those items that support my purpose. I am removing the distraction of excess possessions so I can focus more on those things that matter most.

That is my short, elevator-pitch answer.

But oftentimes I desire to answer more in-depth. When people ask follow-up questions that allow me to explain simple living further, I like to add:

IT IS INTENTIONALITY.It is marked by clarity, purpose, and intentionality. At its core, being a minimalist means intentionally promoting the things we most value and removing everything that distracts us from it.
It is a life that forces intentionality upon us. As a result, it forces improvements in almost all aspects of your life.

Intentionality looks different for everybody, as no two individuals are the same, but it requires each of us to dive deeper and become more introspective about our values and passions.

IT IS FREEDOM FROM THE PASSION TO POSSESS.Modern culture has bought into the lie that the good life is found in accumulating things—in possessing as much as possible. They believe that more is better and have inadvertently subscribed to the idea that happiness can be purchased at a department store.

But they are wrong. Embracing minimalism brings freedom from the all-consuming passion to possess. It steps off the treadmill of consumerism and dares to seek happiness elsewhere. It values relationships, experiences, and soul-care. It lets us see all that we already have and reminds us to be grateful.

In doing so, we find a more abundant life.

IT IS FREEDOM FROM MODERN MANIA.Our world runs at a feverish pace. We are too hurried, too rushed, and too stressed. We work long, passionate hours to pay the bills, but fall deeper into debt every day. We rush from one activity to another—even multitasking along the way—but never seem to get anything done. We remain in constant connection with others through our cell phones, but true life-changing relationships continue to elude us.

Becoming a minimalist slows down life and frees us from this modern hysteria to live faster. It offers freedom to disengage. It seeks to keep only the essentials. It aims to remove the frivolous and keep the significant. It values the intentional endeavors that add value to life.

IT IS FREEDOM FROM DUPLICITY.Although nobody intentionally chooses it, most people live in duplicity. They live one life around their family, one life around their co-workers, and another life around their neighbors. The lifestyle they have chosen requires them to portray a certain external image dependent upon their circumstances. They are tossed and turned by the most recent advertising campaign or the demands of their employer.

On the other hand, a simple life is united and consistent. It has learned a lifestyle that is completely transferable no matter the situation. It is the same life on Friday evening as it is on Sunday morning… as it is on Monday morning. It is reliable, dependable and unfluctuating. It works in all circumstances. It is honest and transparent.

IT IS COUNTER-CULTURAL.We live in a world that idolizes celebrities. They are photographed for magazines, interviewed on the radio, and recorded for television. Their lives are held up as the golden standard and are envied by many. People who live simple lives are not championed by the media in the same way. They don‘t fit into the consumerist culture that is promoted by corporations and politicians. Yet, they live a life that is attractive and inviting.

While most people are chasing after success, glamour, and fame, minimalism calls out to us with a smaller, quieter, calmer voice. It invites us to slow down, consume less, but enjoy more. And when we meet someone living a simplified life, we often recognize that we have been chasing after the wrong things all along.

IT IS NOT EXTERNAL, BUT INTERNAL.In my first book, Simplify, I outline 7 guiding principles to help anyone declutter their home and life. The principles outlined in the book have helped hundreds of thousands find freedom by removing much of the physical clutter in their homes. The book concentrates almost exclusively on the externals of life. And while it helps people find freedom from external clutter, it does not take the next step of helping people find freedom and unity in their heart and soul.

I have learned embracing this lifestyle is always a matter of the heart. After the external clutter has been removed, we create the space to address the deepest heart issues that impact our relationships and life.

IT IS COMPLETELY ACHIEVABLE.Becoming a minimalist is completely achievable. My family stands as living proof. We were just your typical family of four living in the suburbs accumulating as much stuff as our income and credit cards would allow. Then, we found minimalism. We have embraced minimalist living and will never go back to the way life was before. We stand as living proof that simple living is completely achievable (and unique) to anyone who seeks it.

Typically, I find that those who are generally interested in knowing more and take the time to ask the follow-up questions are drawn to the principles of a minimalist lifestyle. After all, it offers almost everything our heart has been asking for all along.

What is a minimalist lifestyle?

It means living with things you really need. It means removing anything that distracts us from living with intentionality and freedom.

Is minimalist living boring?

Minimalist living is the opposite of boring. It removes mundane activities that take away from spending time with our loved ones. Once we rid ourselves of the unnecessary, we’re able to decide what will define our lives.
Some travel the world full-time. Others will find themselves more involved in their families’ lives than ever before. Becoming minimalist frees us to live a bigger life with a more passionate pursuit of our greatest purpose and goals.

Does this mean I can’t be sentimental?

Remember, less is not the same as “none.” There are no specific rules to simple living and nobody is required to get rid of things that bring value to their life. Most minimalists keep some sentimental items in their life… they just keep less than others. And instead of stuffing our sentimental belongings in a storage unit or a garage, we proudly display them in our own home.

For more reasons why you should switch to minimalist living, consider these stats:

1. Adult Americans throw away more than 68 pounds of clothing every year (US National Library of Medicine cites the EPA Office of Solid Waste)
2. 20-21% of working Americans say they aren’t saving any money for retirement. Many of the ones who are saving put away no more than 10% of their income. (Bankrate.com)
3. The average American household has 300,000 items (Los Angeles Times)
4. The average family in America spends $1,700 on clothes each year (Forbes)

- Words from Josh Becker

There are numerous articles on toxicity and such build up affecting fibromyalgia.  I have been careful these last few years buying products that are natural and eliminate many of my symptoms.  I also notice that when I've introduced these products back into my normal routine, so have my symptoms flared.

But where do you start?  Pain throughout the day makes us not the best candidates to find and implement new products.  There are good days that make research easy, and bad days where we just want to get through till bedtime.  But what if there was a manufacturer that could send you a product every month?  Something new to try for just an $11 subscription?   Wouldn't that make it easy to start at square one?  

I can tell you personally I enjoy receiving my monthly subscription.  It comes with one card offering easily read information on the front and back.  This allows me to make one easy change a month.  So far, I have ousted dryer sheets, got rid of paper towels, and utilized bees wax paper; and for most of these, alleviated excess toxins from my life.  

​Keeping the toxic load in your body very low can make a big difference in how you feel. Here are some ways you can decrease the toxic load to your body.

There are many sources of toxins and damaging chemicals that can get into your body through the air you breathe, water and foods you ingest, through your skin from soaps, lotions, cosmetics, cleaning products, etc. A lot of it you just don’t even realize but these toxins can build up to toxic levels in your body. Here are some of the most common ways that you can let toxins into your body:

Many everyday chemicals can be a factor in the breakdown of our natural defenses against disease and overall immune system.

• Pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals in produce
• Hormones and antibiotics found in meats, fowl and dairy
• Mercury and other heavy metals
• Preservatives and other chemicals, such as MSG in processed foods
• Many air fresheners, synthetic fragrances, aerosol sprays, perfumes, dryer sheets, laundry detergent, window cleaner and other household cleaners contain known carcinogens that can be damaging to your health.
• Air pollution, such as living near cement factory or oil refinery
• Smoking
• Cleaning products that are toxic that can absorb through your skin and that you can breathe in when you are using them. Some of these can be quite serious.
• Cooking utensils and pans made with plastic or with Teflon (or other similar type coatings) that degrade over time.
• Skin products that can be absorbed into the bloodstream through your skin that contain carcinogens and other dangerous chemicals.
• Water that has been treated with fluoride, chlorine and other harmful chemicals.

Gradually (or rapidly if you want) phase over to non-toxic cleaning products, skin products and foods and work to eliminate that main sources of toxins that are entering your body. If your body isn’t being constantly taxed by having to deal with these toxins it will have a much higher ability to fight other germs and viruses. 

Might Fix from Mighty Nest makes it easy to begin living toxic free!

Everyone needs a delicious treat once in awhile. Today I offer you the marvelous brownie treat that harbors no gluten!  Once these are made, pop them in your freezer to stay fresh.

1⁄/2 cup unsalted butter
1⁄/2 cup chocolate chips
3 large eggs
1⁄/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Generously grease a 7-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir very well. (You want the heat from the butter and chocolate to melt the remaining clumps. If you microwave until everything melts, the chocolate will be overcooked. If necessary, microwave for an additional 10 seconds—but stir well before you try that).

In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until light and frothy. While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the melted chocolate in a thin stream and whisk until everything is incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Set the pan in the air-fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 350°F for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

These are wonderful sides or delectable stand alone snacks.
​
If you prefer a softer cheese, American and Provolone both melt easily and go great with garlic. For something fancier, try a deep, rich bleu cheese such as Stilton. Even Fontina or Gouda would be delicious in this cheesy keto biscuits recipe. 

Keep in mind, however, that garlic does not pair very well with sweet cheeses like mascarpone and Havarti.

1 egg
1/4 cup butter melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup coconut flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sharp cheese shredded
1 scallion, sliced

Whisk together egg, butter, and garlic powder.
In separate bowl, mix coconut flour with baking powder.
Whisk dry ingredients into egg mixture. Stir in cheese and scallions.
Place mixture in a 6" round baking pan.
Bake at 320 degrees F for 12 minutes.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • A popular minimalist blogger and author of The More of Less shows you how to methodically turn your home into a place of peace, contentment, and purposeful living.

My recent adventure with uterine fibroids and polyps also encountered a D & C.  This procedure is commonly completed by your specialist whenever one of the above is performed.  

But, if you are unfamiliar with these processes, it can be quite ground shaking when you look at your operational procedure sheet.  There just seem to be too many details to swallow when they are labeled all at once.

Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Doctors perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion.

In a dilation and curettage — sometimes spelled "dilatation" and curettage — your doctor uses small instruments or a medication to open (dilate) your cervix — the lower, narrow part of your uterus. Your doctor then uses a surgical instrument called a curette to remove uterine tissue. Curettes used in a D&C can be sharp or use suction.

Why it's done

Dilation and curettage can diagnose or treat a uterine condition.

To diagnose a condition

Your doctor might recommend a type of D&C called endometrial sampling to diagnose a condition if:

• You have abnormal uterine bleeding
• You experience bleeding after menopause
• Your doctor discovers abnormal endometrial cells during a routine test for cervical cancer

To perform the test, your doctor collects a tissue sample from the lining of your uterus (endometrium) and sends the sample to a lab for testing. The test can check for:

• Endometrial hyperplasia — a precancerous condition in which the uterine lining becomes too thick
• Uterine polyps
• Uterine cancer

To treat a condition

When performing a therapeutic D&C, your doctor removes the contents from inside your uterus, not just a small tissue sample. Your doctor may do this to:

• Clear out tissues that remain in the uterus after a miscarriage or abortion to prevent infection or heavy bleeding
• Remove a molar pregnancy, in which a tumor forms instead of a normal pregnancy
• Treat excessive bleeding after delivery by clearing out any placenta that remains in the uterus
• Remove cervical or uterine polyps, which are usually noncancerous (benign)

Your doctor may perform the D&C along with another procedure called a hysteroscopy. During a hysteroscopy, your doctor inserts a slim instrument with a light and camera on the end into your vagina, through your cervix and up into your uterus.

Your doctor then views the lining of your uterus on a screen, noting any areas that look abnormal, making sure there aren't any polyps and taking tissue samples as needed. During a hysteroscopy, your doctor can also remove uterine polyps and fibroid tumors.

Risks

Dilation and curettage is usually very safe, and complications are rare. However, there are risks. These include:

• Perforation of the uterus. Perforation of the uterus occurs when a surgical instrument pokes a hole in the uterus. This happens more often in women who were recently pregnant and in women who have gone through menopause.
  Most perforations heal on their own. However, if a blood vessel or other organ is damaged, a second procedure may be necessary to repair it.
• Damage to the cervix. If the cervix is torn during the D&C, your doctor can apply pressure or medicine to stop the bleeding, or can close the wound with stitches (sutures).
• Scar tissue on the uterine wall. Rarely, a D&C results in development of scar tissue in the uterus, a condition known as Asherman's syndrome. Asherman's syndrome happens most often when the D&C is done after a miscarriage or delivery.
  This can lead to abnormal, absent or painful menstrual cycles, future miscarriages and infertility.
• Infection. Infection after a D&C is possible, but rare.

Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following after a D&C:

• Bleeding that's heavy enough that you need to change pads every hour
• Fever
• Cramps lasting more than 48 hours
• Pain that gets worse instead of better
• Foul-smelling discharge from the vagina

How you prepare

Dilation and curettage may be performed in a hospital, clinic or your doctor's office, and it's usually done as an outpatient procedure.

Before the procedure:

• Follow your doctor's instructions on limiting food and drink.
• Arrange for someone to help you get home because you may be drowsy after the anesthesia wears off.
• Clear your schedule to allow enough time for the procedure and recovery afterward. You'll likely spend a few hours in recovery after the procedure.

I
n some cases, your doctor may start the process of dilating your cervix a few hours or even a day before the procedure. This helps your cervix open gradually and is usually done when your cervix needs to be dilated more than in a standard D&C, such as during pregnancy terminations or with certain types of hysteroscopy.

To promote dilation, your doctor uses a medication called misoprostol (Cytotec) — given orally or vaginally — to soften the cervix or inserts a slender rod made of laminaria into your cervix. The laminaria gradually expands by absorbing the fluid in your cervix, causing your cervix to open.

What you can expectDuring the procedureDilation and curettage (D&C)Open pop-up dialog boxFor dilation and curettage, you'll receive anesthesia. The choice of anesthesia depends on the reason for the D&C and your medical history.

General anesthesia makes you unconscious and unable to feel pain. Other forms of anesthesia provide light sedation or use injections to numb only a small area (local anesthesia) or a larger region (regional anesthesia) of your body.

During the procedure:

• You lie on your back on an exam table while your heels rest in supports called stirrups.
• Your doctor inserts an instrument called a speculum into your vagina, as during a Pap test, in order to see your cervix.
• Your doctor inserts a series of thicker and thicker rods into your cervix to slowly dilate your cervix until it's adequately opened.
• Your doctor removes the dilation rods and inserts a spoon-shaped instrument with a sharp edge or a suction device and removes uterine tissue.

Because you're either unconscious or sedated during a D&C, you shouldn't feel any discomfort.

After the procedure

You may spend a few hours in a recovery room after the D&C so that your doctor can monitor you for heavy bleeding or other complications. This also gives you time to recover from the effects of anesthesia.

If you had general anesthesia, you may become nauseated or vomit, or you might have a sore throat if a tube was placed in your windpipe to help you breathe. With general anesthesia or light sedation, you may also feel drowsy for several hours.
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Normal side effects of a D&C may last a few days and include:

• Mild cramping
• Spotting or light bleeding

For discomfort from cramping, your doctor may suggest taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or another medication.

You should be able to resume your normal activities within a day or two.

Wait to put anything in your vagina until your cervix returns to normal to prevent bacteria from entering your uterus, possibly causing an infection. Ask your doctor when you can use tampons and resume sexual activity.

Your uterus must build a new lining after a D&C, so your next period may not come on time. If you had a D&C because of a miscarriage, and you want to become pregnant, talk with your doctor about when it's safe to start trying again.

Results

Your doctor will discuss the results of the procedure after the D&C or at a follow-up appointment.

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​When Sara (Minka Kelly), a young design student from Iowa, arrives for college in Los Angeles, she is eager to fit in and get to know the big city. Her wealthy roommate, Rebecca (Leighton Meester), is more than eager to take Sara under her wing and show her the ropes. The two become close, but when Sara begins to branch out and make more friends on campus, Rebecca becomes resentful. Alarmed, Sara moves in with her new boyfriend, causing Rebecca's behavior to take a violent turn.

​A close cousin to the uterine fibroid is the polyp.  Both will cause many of the same symptoms, but the latter is usually non cancerous.  

​Uterine polyps are growths attached to the inner wall of the uterus that extend into the uterine cavity. Overgrowth of cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) leads to the formation of uterine polyps, also known as endometrial polyps. These polyps are usually noncancerous (benign), although some can be cancerous or can eventually turn into cancer (precancerous polyps).

Uterine polyps range in size from a few millimeters — no larger than a sesame seed — to several centimeters — golf-ball-size or larger. They attach to the uterine wall by a large base or a thin stalk.

You can have one or many uterine polyps. They usually stay contained within your uterus, but occasionally, they slip down through the opening of the uterus (cervix) into your vagina. Uterine polyps most commonly occur in women who are going through or have completed menopause, although younger women can get them, too.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of uterine polyps include:

• Irregular menstrual bleeding — for example, having frequent, unpredictable periods of variable length and heaviness
• Bleeding between menstrual periods
• Excessively heavy menstrual periods
• Vaginal bleeding after menopause
• Infertility

Some women have only light bleeding or spotting; others are symptom-free.

When to see a doctor

Seek medical care if you have:

• Vaginal bleeding after menopause
• Bleeding between menstrual periods
• Irregular menstrual bleeding

Causes

Hormonal factors appear to play a role. Uterine polyps are estrogen-sensitive, meaning they grow in response to circulating estrogen.

Risk factors

Risk factors for developing uterine polyps include:

• Being perimenopausal or postmenopausal
• Having high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Being obese
• Taking tamoxifen, a drug therapy for breast cancer

​Diagnosis

If your doctor suspects you have uterine polyps, he or she might perform one of the following:

• Transvaginal ultrasound. A slender, wand-like device placed in your vagina emits sound waves and creates an image of your uterus, including its interior. Your doctor may see a polyp that's clearly present or may identify a uterine polyp as an area of thickened endometrial tissue.
  A related procedure, known as hysterosonography (his-tur-o-suh-NOG-ruh-fee) — also called sonohysterography (son-oh-his-tur-OG-ruh-fee) — involves having salt water (saline) injected into your uterus through a small tube threaded through your vagina and cervix. The saline expands your uterine cavity, which gives the doctor a clearer view of the inside of your uterus during the ultrasound.
• Hysteroscopy. Your doctor inserts a thin, flexible, lighted telescope (hysteroscope) through your vagina and cervix into your uterus. Hysteroscopy allows your doctor to examine the inside of your uterus.
• Endometrial biopsy. Your doctor might use a suction catheter inside the uterus to collect a specimen for lab testing. Uterine polyps may be confirmed by an endometrial biopsy, but the biopsy could also miss the polyp.

Most uterine polyps are noncancerous (benign). However, some precancerous changes of the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia) or uterine cancers (endometrial carcinomas) appear as uterine polyps. Your doctor will likely recommend removal of the polyp and will send a tissue sample for lab analysis to be certain you don't have uterine cancer.

Treatment

For uterine polyps, your doctor might recommend:

• Watchful waiting. Small polyps without symptoms might resolve on their own. Treatment of small polyps is unnecessary unless you're at risk of uterine cancer.
• Medication. Certain hormonal medications, including progestins and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, may lessen symptoms of the polyp. But taking such medications is usually a short-term solution at best — symptoms typically recur once you stop taking the medicine.
• Surgical removal. During hysteroscopy, instruments inserted through the hysteroscope — the device your doctor uses to see inside your uterus — make it possible to remove polyps. The removed polyp will likely be sent to a lab for microscopic examination.

If a uterine polyp contains cancerous cells, your doctor will talk with you about the next steps in evaluation and treatment.
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Rarely, uterine polyps can recur. If they do, you might need more treatment.

These Air Fryer Pecan Chicken Tenders are very easy to make without flour. Start with some boneless skinless chicken tenders. Season the chicken with some paprika, salt, and pepper. Next, you are going to mix together some honey and mustard and coat the chicken all over in that mixture. Finally, you are going to roll the coated chicken in a mixture of pecans. Let the chicken chill in the fridge for about an hour before cooking in the air fryer. After the chicken has chilled, pop them in the air fryer for a quick eight-minute cook time! SO easy!

1 pd. chicken tenders
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 c coarse mustard
2 tab. honey
½1 cup finely chopped pecans

Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.

Add mustard and honey and stir well.

Place half of the chicken tenders in the basket of air fryer. Spray chicken lightly with cooking spray.
Set air fryer to 350ºF and cook chicken for 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining chicken.

​In a series of interconnected stories, various Los Angeles residents (Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper) wend their way through the highs and lows of love during a single day. As the holiday unfolds, they experience first dates, longtime commitments, youthful crushes and connections to old flames.

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​When she helps her father broker an arms deal, a reporter becomes involved in the story she's trying to break.

​When a beguiling young woman moves in next door, a quiet neighborhood is awakened, bringing people face to face with their secrets and themselves.

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​A dangerous airborne virus threatens civilization in this tense thriller. After an African monkey carrying a lethal virus is smuggled into the U.S., an outbreak occurs in a California town. To control the spread of the disease, a team of doctors is brought in that includes a contagious disease expert (Dustin Hoffman) and his ex-wife (Rene Russo). Once the Army intervenes to handle the situation, though, the doctors must fight against the clock to save the town and its residents.

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