A health, wellness and chronic illness blog that aims to articulate lifelong illness from various perspectives.
*Note: This is a sponsored post. For some people, investing in a mobility aid can feel like they are admitting defeat. But, you shouldn’t view it in this manner. Anything that makes your life that little bit easier should be viewed as a positive thing, and this is exactly what a mobility aid like a […]
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*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by cbdMD, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. CBD products and their purported usages for pain relief have been on a steep rise. Whilst it has been in use for centuries in traditional medicine, it is still relatively new in the modern medicine world. More quantitative […]
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When you’re living with chronic disease and pain, you sometimes couldn’t care less about the way you look. So what if your hair is a bit messy and your face a bit shiny? However, there are days when looking good does matter, and it has been proven that being happy about your appearance can impact […]
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*Note: This is a sponsored post. When it comes to mental health in America, there are a lot of areas which are cause for concern. In particular, mental health problems in teenagers are a rapidly growing problem. Teens these days have to deal with a lot in terms of school and extracurricular activities. In addition, […]
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Mental health is an issue that impacts people of all ages; some mental illnesses more severe or debilitating than others. Likewise, the global pandemic, COVID-19, is impacting people of all ages, all over the world. As the COVID-19 virus is forcing people to stay at home, some people are having a harder time coping with […]
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*Note: This is a sponsored post. Approximately 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, and women are nearly three times more likely to suffer from it than men. It is a long-term condition that causes stiffness, swelling, and pain in the joints. If you have recently been diagnosed and are trying to find new ways […]
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*Note: This is a sponsored post. Inflammation is part of your body’s natural defense mechanisms. When a bruise wells up or a cut turns red, that’s inflammation getting to work to make it better. But chronic illnesses can send inflammation into overdrive; your body knows that something isn’t right and can end up working too […]
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*Note: This is a sponsored post. Chronic pain can be absolutely detrimental to our physical and mental wellbeing. Aside from the pain which never leaves your side, there are also side effects such as the inability to partake in one’s favorite physical activities and, above all else, the frequent loss of a good night’s sleep. […]
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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 […]
*Note: This is a sponsored post. Living with chronic illness can make every day feel like a long, arduous battle that you’re probably not going to win. It might feel overwhelming when you’re in a lot of pain, particularly on your bad days. But there are small things you can make things better for yourself. […]
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The Need for Accessibility When You Live with Chronic Pain or Disability Adaptations and modifications of spaces are often required when you live with chronic pain or a disability. Many of us spend a lot of time at home, so it only makes sense that we transform it to suit our needs for a better […]
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