Living with Fibromyalgia as a Mom
I’ve always wondered if nutritional supplements work. I started on them in 2006, the year I was diagnosed, and have tried pretty much everything under the sun since. There’s no way to really know if anything is doing anything. I don’t know what’s malfunctioning in my body, giving me fibro in the first place. So […]
Read MoreI have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. The Organic Aromas nebulizing diffuser mists microdroplets of the essential oil throughout a […]
Read MoreMornings are tough when you live with fibromyalgia. If you’re like me, you wake up stiff and tired, and shuffle out of bed. I usually sit in a stupor, drinking tea, eating breakfast and watching tv. I’ve learned that it’s what I do next that determines how the rest of my day will go. Here […]
Read MoreBy now, who hasn’t heard that they should be eating antioxidants? But have you got the message about why you should be antioxidants in the first place, especially if you have a chronic illness? Dr. William Sears explains “Our bodies are oxygen-burning machines. Every minute, countless biochemical reactions through the body generate exhausts called oxidants, […]
Read MoreOn Monday evening I attended the first-ever Self-Care Movement Summit in Toronto, Canada. We arrived at the Mars building, a downtown hub of innovative tech and entrepreneurial companies, to register and enjoy catered refreshments, before taking our seats in the auditorium. The audience, of around 250 people, represented the diversity of the people who live […]
Read MorePart of being a health nerd means enjoying reading research. As a health nerd and a blogger, I figured I should start a series of the most interesting recent research on chronic conditions. Learning about self-care has been an important part of my health journey, as well as a source of enjoyment for my inner nerd. […]
Read MoreNutrition is critical for spoonies (people living with chronic illness). For anyone coping with chronic illness, sustained energy is a significant challenge. Balancing macronutrients – carbs, protein, and fat – along with factors such as fiber and sugar, is important for preventing spikes in blood sugar that inevitably lead to energy crashes. Maximizing micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) […]
Read MoreDoes just seeing another article about exercise make you want to turn the page? It often makes me want to. When I got diagnosed with my chronic condition all the information about exercise seemed so out of touch with the reality of my life. If I’m already tired, sore, and busy then I’m not going […]
Read MoreMy husband and I decided this week that we need to focus on regularly doing stress-relieving exercises. We came to this conclusion after one of those pointless arguments that you have in the middle of a stressful week when you aren’t really dealing with what is actually bothering you. One problem with having chronic pain […]
Read MoreIs eating well with chronic illness a luxury? When I first got diagnosed, I thought so. The significant pain I was experiencing in the muscles around my shoulder blades made it impossible for me to chop, stir, or sauté a whole meal – basically, to cook. My partner was more than happy to help (as […]
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