The Eyes Have It!

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul but are they the windows to our bodies as well?

I have been fighting the weirdest eye issue the last couple of months.  Just when I think I've got it figured out, it comes back.  It appears to be a contact dermatitis which basically means, something I am allergic to is coming into contact with the skin of my eyes and they are reacting.  First they feel dry, then the skin starts to redden and get sore and usually by the next day, they are swollen and red.  I've been using "Rescue Cream" to treat the symptoms while I try to figure out the trigger.....the whole time believing it was topical.

Today I am thinking it's more than that.  I think my eyes are trying to tell me something about the toxins I am consuming, not the toxins that I am coming into physical contact with.  I believe that a cleanse is in order.  I've never done a cleanse so any advice would be greatly appreciated.  I have a tendency, especially when I am working to have a drink after work.  I believe that this combined with the crappy junk food I have been consuming at work for the last few months have taken a toll on the balance in my body.

Therefore, today is the beginning.  No more drinking for a while.  Changing my diet to include a whole lot less junk and a whole lot more organics.  After all the years of eating organic, I think my body just doesn't like to consume so many pesticide ridden foods.  It looks like my eyes are the canary in the coal mine of my body.  I need to listen.

I will keep you all posted on my progress as I attempt to be strong, resist the temptations and make a change.  Check the twitter!  I'll keep posting.

Please comment and let me know your thoughts, suggestions, advise or similar stories.

Thanks for listening!

Kasandra

Back to School

So, here we are at week three of back to school.  It sure was a big adjustment for me to get used to making lunches and getting the kids ready in the morning while finishing up this job and juggling the mother-in-law and nanny drama.  Phew!  I've got three weeks left on this job and I am really looking forward to spending some quality me time at home and with the kids.

I'm going to start on a new exercise/eating program once I'm off work.  I'll keep you all posted on that progress once it starts.

I'll have lots of new recipes to try and share.  I have to say the laptop lunches helped alot.  All the kids got new ones this year and it really does make it easier on those mornings where I can't think of what to send.

I look forward to sharing lots in the very near future.

Take Care....deep breaths....lots of hugs!

Kasandra