A Question for All Eternity “What is the purpose of my life?” It’s a timeless, eternal question that has plagued or intrigued humanity since the beginning of time. It is a thought that can be disturbing to me especially when I’m in the throes of extreme pain. What is the point to all this? Any […]
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Saturday, 16 June 2018. Issue #114. In this issue: Finding the way back to hope. Every tissue and cell in our body renews at a faster rate when we sleep. An invitation to speak about pulmonary hypertension at the COPD conference in Rome. That guilty feeling when you look well and go out, even though […]
*Note: Remember to use the promo code at the end of the post for your first session in Singapore! This is not a sponsored post; all opinions are my own. I only started going for regular facials at 31, as I thought it was about time 😉 I count myself fortunate to have gotten to […]
If there’s one passion that my father passed on to me, it would be travelling. More of the rugged, far out type of places, rather than posh retreats. As you will see in this interview, his best memories are all travel-related as a family. And if you’ve read the interview with my mum for Mother’s […]
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Saturday, 09 June 2018. Issue #113. In this issue: Seeking freedom from the false narrative of guilt. Dreading summer because it triggers ME/CFS symptoms. A superb beginners’ guide on CBD (cannabidiol) – stay safe by following some simple rules. When most people aim to ‘fix’ you rather than accept that there is no cure. When […]
*Note from A Chronic Voice: Rose does a beautiful job articulating the struggles with self-worth and self-trust that many of us with chronic illness experience. Society has many pre-conceived, rigid notions of how a person should and shouldn’t be, which can strip away the essence of our humanity. Read Rose’s story about how her illness […]
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Saturday, 02 June 2018. Issue #112. In this issue: Fatigue from chronic illness can’t be fixed by merely resting or sleeping, and exists on a whole new level. There is an important difference between pain tolerance and pain threshold. Putting medications and herbs aside, even regular foods can be dangerous for someone with Antiphospholipid Syndrome. […]
CLICK HERE to submit your own entry, and to read about what others are up to as well! Reminding myself to listen to my body a little better…again. So I was in the hospital again last week. As you may already know, managing chronic illnesses is all about the balance. While I’ve gotten quite good […]
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May was a somewhat trying month for me, as Lupus struck again from an escalation of sleepless nights. It was a severe reminder on the importance of sleep, and to treat rest time as sacred. My entire wellness and being depends on it. A lack of quality rest results in the ruination of all else […]
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*Note: I am not a doctor. This article is based on my personal experiences as a patient, and research from medical journals and resources that are reliable as far as I know. Nothing should be substituted for medical advice. Everyone is different, so please consult your own doctor before changing or adding new treatment protocols. […]
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