A New Way to Move Stagnant Energy and Reduce Pain: I Tried Acupuncture and Moxibustion

by Angela Tague // July 6, 2021 // No Comments

The pungent bonfire-esque aroma of burning mugwort greeted me at the front door as I eyed a Buddha statue, lush green plants, framed medical credentials, a glass case filled with herbal supplements and the patient before me finishing up at... Continue reading →

12 Years Into a Celiac Disease Diagnosis: Managing New Symptoms

by Angela Tague // June 1, 2021 // No Comments

Last Friday I woke up to numb fingertips. Then, the tingly sensation spread over my hands, leaving me unable to maneuver much of anything, including my keyboard. I called my doctor and was in her office within an hour. We... Continue reading →

The Magic of Micro-Goals

by Angela Tague // November 3, 2020 // No Comments

I’m in goal-setting mode again. Every year as fall transitions to winter I audit my writing business… and reflect on my personal life. What needs to be revamped? My exercise routine? My meal planning? My trauma healing? All of the... Continue reading →

Angela taking photos of a scenic area by a river and trees

The Importance of Managing Your Energy

by Angela Tague // October 6, 2020 // No Comments

It’s not even 9:00am, and I’m groggy. Like, fall asleep wiped out, tired. This is what it feels like when my autoimmune conditions (I’m never sure which one) decides to rev up inside my body and unleash waves of fatigue.... Continue reading →

Picture of a Dove chocolate wrapper with the words "You've got this!" written on the inside.

How I Manage Viral-Induced Erythema Multiforme

by Angela Tague // September 1, 2020 // No Comments

As I type this post, I’m on day six of an erythema multiforme flare. I first learned about this condition in 2001 when I found myself struggling to eat or talk clearly when several blisters popped up in my mouth... Continue reading →

A Story of Sweet Serendipity and a Puppy

by Angela Tague // August 4, 2020 // No Comments

I’m a firm believer the universe aligns you with what you need, exactly when you need it. These shifts may bring tears of sadness — or joy. For me this past spring, it was a sweet moment of serendipity. It... Continue reading →