Chris' visit

I just had a lovely visit with my good friend, Chris. She recently started on a gluten-free diet and it is proving most challenging. Surprised? Of course not! All gluten-free-ers out there know how difficult the beginning can be. Fortunately for her she isn't starting this 10 or 20 years ago when there wasn't as much information available.

We have decided we're going to work together on getting our bodies healthy. She brought over some Aloe Vera juice for me to try. It sort of tastes like weak unsweetened tea. It's definitely an acquired taste. But, I'm willing to do it if it means my digestive system gets back on track.

I shared with her some of the things that helped me in my first weeks of going gluten-free. Unfortunately, she doesn't care for fresh fish. But, she likes tuna. I suggested eating lots of veggies and fruit--which she has mostly been doing she said. She had watermelon for breakfast this morning. ;) She's been doing a lot of closet cleaning! I don't envy her for that.

She also told me about rosemary shampoo & conditioner for my hair. It's been falling out since last year. I recently bought some shamp&cond that has avocado extract, shea, & olive oil that promises it works on each layer of the hair shaft. My hair does seem to look better, shinier. We'll see if it continues. If it doesn't work, I guess it's back to the health store for me!