https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/home-page daily 1.0 2020-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1583540166886-0UHS7144EFWGT88AIIGY/july+19+spine.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1583721834580-2XL4HXGWPKGJXPHYOR59/Court22.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1583767808108-PNJ2191TBXA5D2DBXYYG/DSC07942.JPG Home https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/my-story daily 0.75 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1583800641907-UHGCO0LP4Q7K1EGR0A1X/Court22.jpeg My Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1583801439656-UMT4GJAOXWZHJRC5TSH1/july+19+spine.jpg My Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1583801854272-X3TTOFCASZOOBPQXC6ZF/DSC07942.JPG My Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1594655989747-UXP6CW0KY3UL4INZORVE/image-asset.jpeg My Story Some of the vitamins I take each week. They don’t all fit in the pill container. https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1 daily 0.75 2025-07-10 https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/summer-protein monthly 0.5 2025-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/428f6324-c33a-4246-80ef-53c9e5555386/IMG_1321.jpg Blog - Recipe: Summer + Protein - Zested + pre-blended / squeezed Buying seedless lemons makes hunting for a stray seed no longer an issue. Easy FTW! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/bb5dd279-91fe-491d-a0ac-08a04a437617/IMG_1325.png Blog - Recipe: Summer + Protein - Raspberries Since raspberries are more delicate, I place them in, but you’re welcome to toss them in too and just pop them in the oven. I’ve wanted to try crushing / breaking them up and stirring them in to create a marbled fruit effect, just haven’t yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/23c49f2e-4c7c-401f-8217-eb995b0ebdf9/IMG_1322.jpg Blog - Recipe: Summer + Protein - Blended I did this with a stick/immersion blender quick, but any will do. I like a good bubble…I feel like it makes them fluffier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/db7816bb-efa2-452c-a2c8-6103d50e3e6f/IMG_1328.png Blog - Recipe: Summer + Protein - Let’s eat! I like this cold way more than warm, but often I’ll eat a piece while it’s still warm from the oven, too. Mint goes well with this, but if you don’t have fresh on hand, it’s just as good without it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/a49e9953-0135-422e-9a4a-913ff23882d2/IMG_1320.JPG Blog - Recipe: Summer + Protein - Vanilla Vanilla goes so well with lemon and I’m picky about what kind I use. I like and always use a paste and have many different ones. You can often find them at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx, etc. Yes, vanilla paste (blended seeds in a gel) is more expensive, but tastier and SO worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/8860bbaa-be84-4729-9cfc-24a857e42d6a/IMG_1327.JPG Blog - Recipe: Summer + Protein - Is it done? This will be done when your edges are browned slightly and you have small (or big) cracks throughout the batter. It will be lightly firm to the touch, but not overly firm. Let cool before cutting. https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/recipe-lets-eat-cake monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/4f01946b-e4de-4761-ae0e-ab3091bbc6d8/Cake+2.png Blog - Recipe: Let's eat cake! - Wet ingredients Beans + vanilla + coconut oil and eventually eggs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/2e434b70-e353-490f-94db-735d7dcf64db/Cake+1.png Blog - Recipe: Let's eat cake! - Dry ingredients Spices, carrots, ground almonds, baking powder and sugar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/e74b48fb-3125-4452-9486-95ebf9a60272/Cake+5.png Blog - Recipe: Let's eat cake! - I can eat cake now! P.S. I think this keeps the best in the fridge for sure. It’ll dry out if not within a day, but in the fridge it keeps nicely…if it’s around that long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/0db6d16b-3819-4552-a478-d0863d921e18/Cake+3.png Blog - Recipe: Let's eat cake! - Ready for the oven 8 inch pan | 350 degrees F | 35 minutes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/a680b6a1-b29f-4d61-81d2-b31a1a412a10/Cake+4.png Blog - Recipe: Let's eat cake! - Nom nom nom I let mine cool for about a half hour before slicing https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/embracing-imperfection-may-2022-scans monthly 0.5 2022-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/65084ed1-95a7-4b13-b250-951613a4b100/May+2022+Brain+Marked+2.png Blog - Embracing imperfection: May 2022 scans - May 2022 One new lesion in my brain that is (thankfully) not active or advancing. https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/feature-imatter-anti-stigma-campaign monthly 0.5 2022-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/bf3c0aab-318d-4598-886a-0ac484c5ce7d/Mental+Health+Social+Individual_Court.jpg Blog - Feature: iMatter Anti-Stigma Campaign - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/recipe-cheesecake-vggf monthly 0.5 2022-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1f614994-82d9-47aa-9902-91b6467dc408/Crust+2.jpg Blog - Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake (VG+GF) - Crust: Blended It should be like semi-damp sand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/3bbbe596-d8fd-4639-a502-20f6bbc9e6c9/Granola.jpg Blog - Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake (VG+GF) - Crust: Gluten-free pretzels, granola, cinnamon and your favorite nut butter + coconut butter or coconut oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/95b301a2-db96-4088-a601-62d9d4cf838a/Cheesecake.png Blog - Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake (VG+GF) - Eat: It’s amazing and can fool a skeptic. 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It should be firm and stay in place when cut with a knife when allowed to set up overnight in the fridge. https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/recipe-summer-dip-trio monthly 0.5 2021-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1629423258711-5CTT0XG8P1L159ECPLJI/Dips.png Blog - Recipe: Summer dip trio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1629423259459-90L5VDO39Y16XHO13DFL/Herbs.png Blog - Recipe: Summer dip trio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1629423274268-SR10KYFKFD2T4YKCPQPH/Tomatoes.png Blog - Recipe: Summer dip trio https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/two-years-after-diagnosis monthly 0.5 2021-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1627430536038-GMXPQNLW2K2KQ5UZR08V/HuronCrop.jpg Blog - Two years in: Creating calm https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/january2021update monthly 0.5 2021-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1610116090044-UXN3OEHMTN8ARA72DE0H/Jan2021Brain.jpg Blog - January 2021: Graduation January 2021 MRI of my brain showing no advancing lesions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1610115823440-F1LYPW36FL973BBP9W5L/Jan2021Spine.jpg Blog - January 2021: Graduation January 2021 MRI of my spinal column showing what is left of the lesion and no advancements. https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/heybaycitypodcast monthly 0.5 2021-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1609902072887-1M73PLKI7VIRW6W216AD/HeyBCPic.jpg Blog - Talking to Hey, Bay City! https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/recipe-taco-shells-pitas-and-crepes monthly 0.5 2020-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1605583605133-IX2W34AI3TK956FOAYM3/DSC08603.jpg Blog - Recipe: Taco shells, pitas, crepes - Cooking Tip: Use multiple nonstick pans to make this process move along faster. Cook 2-3 minutes on the first side, until the edges start to lift and turn slightly golden. Flip them and cook another 2-3 minutes on the opposite side, until golden brown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1605584875271-CHPH9K0ES4S1PKUYNN58/CasavaFlour.jpg Blog - Recipe: Taco shells, pitas, crepes - Brands: Bob’s Red Mill is my go to I’ve had the best, most consistent outcomes that can be adapted as needed, and I find I like Bob’s Red Mill Tapioca Flour or Cassava Flour the best of the five or six different ones I’ve tried. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1605585078054-9QPUO0TYP1OKD6BKPW9B/Taco.jpg Blog - Recipe: Taco shells, pitas, crepes - Make, stuff, eat, be happy Here are a version of tacos made with walnut taco meat, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce, cauliflower queso (found at Target or Kroger), pickled beet slaw and micro greens. I’ll post my recipes for the walnut taco meat and sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce another time… they tend to be crowd pleasers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1605583770819-W2SW5FED6QC6875TXHIW/DSC08602.jpg Blog - Recipe: Taco shells, pitas, crepes - Crepe pans can be helpful for this: I purchased this one at Marshalls for about $15. Small and thin for easy storage too. https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/holistic-health-team monthly 0.5 2020-08-18 https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/recipe-healthy-enough-for-breakfast-brownies monthly 0.5 2020-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1596487611269-K5ELPSQRC36POD40XINK/Brownie6.jpg Blog - Recipe: Healthy enough for breakfast brownies - Pour and access the situation Consistency wise you want a smooth-ish peanut butter-like batter situation here. Like enough to plop in the pan, but NOT so thin as to spread to the sides on its own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1596486935966-GUK4LBDFJ9BBI7DGQKC8/Brownie4.jpg Blog - Recipe: Healthy enough for breakfast brownies - Dry ingredients Almond flour, ground chia, ground flax, walnut pieces, vegan chocolate chip megachunks, cacao powder and whatever else you decide…we are not super technical around here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1596487223687-S8H4V0PNGFAVSF8H6ITG/Brownie3.jpg Blog - Recipe: Healthy enough for breakfast brownies - My vote for best nut butter My favorite nut butter for these is Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut + Almond Butter. This is not a sponsored post, it’s just really awesome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1596487423745-DQW4Y6V4PA13WZ2VUDE5/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Recipe: Healthy enough for breakfast brownies - Mix liquid + dry and wait Mix until you can’t see bits of dry stuff. Then and this is REALLY IMPORTANT: do something else for at least 5 minutes while the flax and chia set up and activate with the dry ingredients to make a firm batter. Then you find out what you are working with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1596487076480-STJ1C33FGJBGSTQ6RY1K/Brownie2.jpg Blog - Recipe: Healthy enough for breakfast brownies - Liquid ingredients Can of black beans + bean liquid (don’t rinse), non-dairy milk, 3-4 tablespoons of your favorite nut butter. Blend really well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1596487858311-XI68IPVDPL095VNYF525/Brownie8.jpg Blog - Recipe: Healthy enough for breakfast brownies - Spread, bake, cool and refrigerate Spread batter to whole pan, bake 40-45 minutes in a preheated oven at 350. Pull and wait 10-15 minutes before cutting. Let cool. Refrigerate. Enjoy. https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/spray-and-pray monthly 0.5 2020-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1595818730420-E4GSBM5VDFDK3HG1R2M1/Taco.jpg Blog - Spray and pray Whole food, plant-based, gluten free tacos with homemade GF tortillas. https://www.mymultiplesclerosisjourney.com/blog-1/intro-post-11-months-in monthly 0.5 2020-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1595185962649-2436EXJ69X1BQIH2K0C9/july+19+spine.jpg Blog - 11 months in... - July 2019 Spine July 2019 Spine: The area of concern was the angular and oval shaped area in my spinal cord, near the mouse arrow and C1 vertebrae. My neurologist said it was a fairly large lesion for how few symptoms I was having. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e6198a7d692612fd871f0c4/1595186504063-V9Y2DLT0LWD1HRQO52MY/June+2020+Spine.jpg Blog - 11 months in... - June 2020 Spine June 2020 Spine: The lesion in my spinal column has mostly resolved, with a bit of cloudiness still remaining. 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