A health, wellness and chronic illness blog that aims to articulate lifelong illness and disabilities from various perspectives.
When Chronic Illness or Life Circumstances Affect Your Holidays Negatively I’ve created some holiday checklists here for those with chronic illness, and those who want to lend a helping hand. Holiday seasons are a time for fun and bonding, yet they can also be stressful periods, more so for some than others. Whilst many are […]
And so 2019 has finally come to an end. A hectic, tiring, and also exhilarating one for me, I’d say. What about you? I had a few health scares – dengue fever, plus bleeding to death and being rejected by the A&E. Of course there were the usual flare ups that come with the chronic […]
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Surprise! (Not…) I’m a big fan of samples, which makes Christmas gifts or other exchanges a pleasure. I love trying out new textures, sniffing new scents, and figuring out if the latest product on the block is a fad or of true value. Yet, samples might be dangerous gifts for some. It may be their […]
There may be many brands of period pads and tampons on the market, but they mostly emphasise on length or absorption capabilities. Reusable and organic products for menstruation are on the rise however, and for a number of good reasons. *Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by The Period Co., all opinions expressed in this […]
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Hello November, it’s time for our monthly linkup. I’m not sure about you, but 2019 has been harsh and fast for me. In a way I’m quite glad that it’s coming to an end, and am looking forward to a fresh start in 2020. I haven’t been quite inspired or motivated to write in October, […]
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*Note: These writing prompts are part of a monthly community activity I host. You can find the link to join us at the bottom of the post. We’d love to have you with us! This post contains affiliate links. It will cost you nothing to click on them. I will get a small referral fee […]
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Hello autumn/spring! I’m quite envious of those of you who get to experience this nice transition period, whilst it’s ever hot and humid in Singapore. We’re entering the final quarter of the year, so I’m sure 2019 has some kind of sketchy blueprint to how it’s looking from an over all perspective by now. But […]
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The Many Negative Associations with Painkillers Painkillers – hero, villain, friend and foe in one. What’s your opinion about them? Have you been told: Don’t take them, they’re bad for your liver and body. You’ll become reliant, dependent, or addicted to them. A good-for-nothing, pathetic junky. You’ll need more and more of them to kill […]
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Book Recommendations for the Chronically Ill, but Good Reads for Anyone! I am finally getting around to the third installment of book recommendations, specially dedicated to my fellow chronic illness friends! Not all of these books are solely about health and illness; we need a break from these topics sometimes, don’t we?! But they are […]
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When Pain is Chronic Yet ‘Invisible’ Physical pain is no laughing matter, that’s for sure. When we mention the word ‘pain’, the type of pain that often comes to mind first is that of a physical nature. In fact, unbearable physical pain that becomes chronic is a major contributing factor to suicide risk. For people […]
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