A health, wellness and chronic illness blog that aims to articulate lifelong illness and disabilities from various perspectives.
Welcome to the September Linkup. I know it hasn’t been a pleasant year for most of us, but still I’d like to usher the start of the beautiful Autumn season in with love. It’s always so beautiful and whilst I live in the tropics, I miss the mild seasonal changes in Hong Kong when I […]
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It’s that time of the month – the July 2020 Linkup is up and as always, I can’t wait to read and re-share on my social media every single one of your entries! The second HALF of the year has arrived upon our doorsteps, and most of us probably feel like 2020 went by in […]
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Friday, 15 May 2020. Issue #213. In this issue: To live with chronic illness is to live with unpredictability, and is a life lesson many of us have had to learn early the hard way. The damaging mental effects of steroids that are often ignored, with physical symptoms taken more seriously. Linkup resources you can […]
In a previous post, I mentioned how everyone’s rest requirements can be different. A healthy person’s body is able to handle a bigger blow of stress, and recover with less consequences. People with chronic illnesses on the other hand, learn to pay constant attention to the state of their body. If there is one thing […]
Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings on mindfulness and peace are popular worldwide due to their simplicity. ‘How to Relax’ is one of the many books in his ‘Mindfulness Essentials’ series. There is also ‘How to Sit’, ‘How to Eat’, ‘How to Love’ and more. Today’s review features the best tips for stress management and mindfulness that […]
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You’ve probably heard the words ‘CBD Oil’ somewhere, somehow by now, as it rises in popularity as a natural source of pain relief. But what exactly is it, how does it work, how do you consume it, is it safe and is it legal? These might be some questions that come to mind if you’re […]
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April is usually a pretty joyful month with Easter and spring in tow, but with the coronavirus pandemic this year, it’s one filled with a lot of unknowns and fear instead. How and what are you doing to cope with such uncertain times, and to keep your hopes up? It has definitely also brought out […]
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Some reflections I had whilst writing the post, “Why Not From Beautiful, to Still Beautiful?”. I’m not here to dispense advice, because god knows I’m struggling to get my own life in order! But I just wanted to scribble these thoughts down as guideposts, for those bad days when I lose my way. Download the […]
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*Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by Drink Pure Wine, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. Note that these are my personal experiences and opinions, and nothing is to be taken for medical advice. Always be sure to check with your doctor before you start on any new treatment or protocol. It […]
We all know the truth of the saying, ‘health is wealth’. But apart from the metaphorical aspect of this idiom, it’s actually pretty literal as well. It’s expensive just to stay alive if you have a chronic illness or disability, especially if you live in a country where healthcare is not subsidised. There are extra […]