Per our discussion this week, here is what I mean by I am thankful I can finally sleep (and this is just one leg of my covered body at the time). When @Alice Smith was talking about reducing inflammation by fasting … the power is real. While my inflammation manifested on the outside mostly, I also had psoriatic arthritis manifesting on the inside (and my joints let me know daily). When I said I was just so happy to be able to sleep … this is what I meant. Before IF+LCWF, I would literally lay awake for hours scratching and scratching until I bled. My body would not let me sleep. Think of being attacked by 5,786,994 mosquitoes … that’s it. It was terrible for both me and for my family (because I was one cranky momma and wife … and I mean craaaaaaaaaannnnky!) IF + LCWF for me has not only reduced and maintained 80+lbs of excess stores, but my psoriasis and blood pressure are now within realistic controls without biologics or light therapy. That huge patch on my right leg? It is now reduced to just down by my ankle. Unreal. Just unreal. Want to know the crazy thing? When I do an extended fast, I can physically feel a difference in the patches. My patches were actually hot to the touch before … now they are just “meh” spots. I know psoriasis will always be a part of me, but I know I can dictate how it rules me. It will no longer control me.

Posted by Carrie E. at 2023-05-13 05:22:13 UTC