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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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*Note: This post contains affiliate links. It will not cost you anything to click on them, but I will get a small referral fee from any purchase, which will be used to maintain this blog. Thank you! Stress is Part of Life, and More so with Chronic Illness I have a friend, Julie, whom I […]
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In order to know ‘how’ to rewire the brain to manage chronic pain, first we need to understand ‘what’ pain and neuroplasticity even are. Let’s take a closer look at their definitions and causations to begin with. *Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by Pathways, all opinions expressed are my own. I am also not […]
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*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by BetterHelp, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. If there’s one advice I’d give as a person who’s lived with chronic illnesses for 20 years, it is this: don’t ignore your mental health, and find a good therapist to be part of your healthcare team. I […]
*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by Age UK Mobility, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. Living with a disability or chronic illness, whether visible or invisible, can transform the simplest everyday task into a challenging beast. One that requires tremendous effort to overcome, and saps you of energy when the day […]
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*Note: This is a sponsored post. If you have a chronic illness, trying to maintain a full-time job alongside other commitments can be challenging. Pushing yourself to the limits can leave you feeling exhausted and frustrated. However, what you may not realize is chronic illnesses are much more common than you think. Your health should […]
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As we know by now, living with a visible or invisible disability imposes many challenges on your daily life. Simple movements are not that simple and add up quickly. Many of us keep an ‘energy cheque book’, often filled with cancellations, notations and bright yellow highlights. Our energy allowance is meted out on a daily […]
*Note: This is a sponsored post. CBD is a very touchy subject for some. However, it shouldn’t be anymore! Ever since the US Farm Bill was passed in December 2018, CBD is now legal to consume (sort of) in the US. This article will briefly explain what CBD oil is and how it MAY affect […]
*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by Klikkit, all opinions expressed in this Klikkit review are my own. A Chance to Try a Novel Concept Laura from Klikkit asked if I’d like to try out some of their buttons, and I leapt at the chance to do so. The idea of having tangible items within […]
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*Note: Whilst this post is sponsored by Axon Optics, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. My ‘Brief’ Year with Migraines A stark scene sits within the fog of my memories, one where I freeze up and stop dead in my tracks in the middle of a mall. My migraines had been quiet […]
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