A health, wellness and chronic illness blog that aims to articulate lifelong illness from various perspectives.
*Note: This is a sponsored post. Living with chronic pain is at the same time a blessing and a curse – or so I have come to find. It teaches you how to focus better, it is amazing at showing you what the actual priorities in life are, and it has an uncanny way of […]
Continue reading "Chronic Pain and Sleep – Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Rest"
Friday, 27 December 2019. Issue #193. In this issue: Searching on Google about invisible illness: Bland, repetitive and overly general; more patient perspectives are needed. The fatigue that comes with needing to prove your self-care in order to be ‘worthy’ of compassion. If migraines just needed Tylenol for pain relief, there would be no need […]
The Year in Brief, and Where I’d Like to Go with My Blog in 2020 2019 was like life on speed, in fast-forward mode. Everything went by in a blur; the highs were paradise level, and the lows took me camping by the borders of hell. Something must be in the stars, because it wasn’t […]
Continue reading "Where I’m Taking the Blog in 2020 (Focus, Diversify & Advocate)"
Friday, 20 December 2019. Issue #192. In this issue: Pain is private, and no one has the right to judge, doubt or comment on how you endure and cope with it. Ignore ignorant remarks and focus on creating good memories over the holidays. People more likely to feel pain on humid days. CBD Oil for […]
*Note: This is a sponsored post. Winter may seem like a dreary season, but that’s all the more reason to get out there and brighten your day. Mobility issues won’t restrict your activities if you look out for wheelchair accessible travel destinations. Below are some of the best accessible holiday destinations for disabled travel – […]
Continue reading "Wheelchair Accessible Winter Destinations"
*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! Travelling I’m late to my own party this month, partially because I was on a fairly last minute getaway to Bangkok! It […]
Continue reading "Travelling New Paths with Chronic Illnesses in My Pocket"
Friday, 13 December 2019. Issue #191. In this issue: Those with chronic illnesses might dread instead of look forward to the holiday season, and three self-care infographics to help cope. Sickness does not have a ‘look’, and other pet peeves of those who live with invisible illnesses. You may be tired of hearing about the […]
Friday, 06 Dec 2019. Issue #190. In this issue: The increase in sensitivity to pain, the longer you are exposed to it. A day in the life of a chronically ill 18 year old, where you even have trouble with doing your laundry. The endless emergency admissions and muggle sicknesses that took place in 2019. […]
*Note: This is a guest post. Acupuncture might seem like an exotic, or even impossible method for treating chronic pain, but this ancient practice has now been accepted as a useful supplementary treatment for issues such as lower back pain, neck pain and even osteoarthritis conditions. Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) […]
Continue reading "Is Acupuncture a Useful Treatment for Chronic Pain?"
There are Contrasts in Every Season 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 out shopping for gifts, there are single mothers struggling to provide a simple meal for their children. Whilst many are drinking in celebration, there […]
We ran eight giveaways over the past 10 days, sponsored by generous people with fantastic products. All winners were selected at random via the Rafflecoptor widget, with bonus entries taken into consideration as well. Take a quick look at the list below to see if you won anything! (Click here to view original post.) Winners […]
Continue reading "Winners of the Grand Christmas Giveaway on A Chronic Voice!"