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@athenalee Hi, Athenalee. Like you, I've got 3 or 4 autoimmune diseases and as you know from your extensive experience with them, there forever seems to be something serious to take care of! I totally agree with you that diet and exercise (walking, for you and I) are primary to our care. Morning is the only time that's good for my walking regime too, when my always low energy might be at it's best. Congratulations on doing two miles a day!! My best, before recent hospitalizations since April, was 1.3 miles, and I'm going to start today to work my way back up to that goal. As @jakedduck1 says, "inch by inch, one step at a time". Yesterday, first 2 days after ditching my wheelchair, I did a very modest 454 steps. Today, maybe a bit more? Good luck with your journey toward better health. Laurie
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There are PT stretches to strengthen weak areas (glutes, hamstrings, piriformis, etc) that would be another way to increase strength over time without pain or injury. I can do them on my bed or on the floor. I went to a manual PT. Suggest carrying a walking stick incase you lose strength along the way. Online, I like Dr Jo.
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You too Laurie! Be careful not to overdue it during your recovery. I have faith you’ll be beating me in steps in no time!
I just finished an interesting book called “The Hidden Half of Nature.” I’m a compost specialist and working on a healthy soils project. This book equates the role of microbes in building healthy soils to the role of similar microorganisms building healthy digestion systems. And, research that indicates a relationship between imbalances in our gut biomes to autoimmune diseases. Of course genes play a primary role, but I do believe healthy eating can lead to healthier digestive systems. And, hopefully some reduction in symptoms.