Today’s post is an extension of the conversation we started yesterday about cloves and the wonders they work for teeth and oral hygiene. Enough of us have issues with our teeth, so I figure it’s a topic with widespread relevance. I’m not an expert, and I don’t recommend diving into anything without doing some research … More Sore tooth? Clove could help (part two)
I’ve been seeing a fair amount of material via Instagram as of late regarding how beneficial cloves can be when it comes to dental issues. Yes, I realize this knowledge came from social media, and yes, I am aware that one should not believe everything they see online. Now that we have gotten the disclaimer … More Sore tooth? Clove could help (part one)
I had my annual eye exam a few days ago. It was a routine imaging appointment, although I should mention I get a little more imaging done than the average person as a result of having Lyme disease and the severe concussions I sustained last year playing rugby. I have a plethora of floaters in … More Trouble with goopy eyes? The reason might surprise you
In yesterday’s post discussing earwax and what to do if you find yourself in the midst of a buildup, I mentioned that I recently purchased an earwax-cleaning device via Amazon. It arrived, and now that I’ve had a chance to test it out, I figured I would share my findings with all of you. The … More Do ear scope cleaners actually work?
Earwax isn’t exactly something most of us have a strong yearning to chat about, and understandably so. It’s a wee bit gross, despite all of us having it, and while it is a very natural thing to occur within an ear, it can become problematic if a buildup occurs and it begins to block the … More Having trouble hearing? It could be a wax buildup
I would argue that we are living in a world that has never before been so heavily inundated with dieting messaging. Diets have been in existence for a hot minute, but their prevalence has absolutely skyrocketed over the past few centuries; you can bet your ass ancient civilizations were not counting calories in their day. … More Do yourself a favour and stop trying fad diets
When I was a child, I was very much under the impression that eating pasta for three meals daily was more than reasonable, arguably because I had an obsession with pasta that could rival the most patriotic of Italians. For context, I’m Hungarian, Dutch and Irish, so I’m not entirely sure where my love for … More Looking to add more fibre to your diet? Consider this pasta
My older sister, Danielle, is my best friend. She always has been, and I anticipate she always will be, assuming one of us doesn’t piss the other off beyond hope of reconciliation. A lot of people have voiced to us how different we are, and we are inclined to agree. Danielle is more reserved and … More Being overweight doesn’t always mean being unhealthy
Continuing the conversation we started yesterday, today’s post will be an extension of our chat about self-care and how to go about saving some money while still taking care of ourselves. As I said in yesterday’s post, self-care is of tremendous importance; however, many of us refrain from partaking in it because of the cost … More Here’s how to practice affordable self-care (part two)
While I’m not certain, I suspect the term ‘self-care’ would sound like a foreign concept if you could go back in time about fifty years and ask any random individual about it on the street. I would wager that any generations succeeding the baby boomers would not be familiar with this term, arguably because self-care … More Here’s how to practice affordable self-care (part one)
As someone who lives with a few different chronic illnesses, inflammation is not a new concept to me. Having Lyme disease means I often have inflammation in my body, and while I do a few things to keep the levels at bay, I recently found out my body is beyond inflamed, which is not exactly … More Inflammation in the body? Read this
Oatmeal is arguably something most people have sampled at some point or another in life, or at least have heard of it before. On its own, I find it to be a little bland, but there are all sorts of things you can add to it to enhance its flavour and make it a little … More How do you eat your oatmeal?
Sickness is not exactly something we wish to experience. No one particularly enjoys being ill for obvious reasons, so it makes sense that most of us try our best to keep our immune system defences up in hopes of warding off any harmful bacteria that yearns to make its way into our bodies. Unfortunately, though, … More Feeling a cold coming on? Stop it in its tracks with this
Creatine is not new, but as of late, I’ve been seeing more and more material about it in my social media feeds. I don’t know much about it myself, but everything I have read about it seems to indicate it is quite beneficial to those who use it, so I wanted to educate myself more … More Curious about creatine? Read this
Today marks day three of the plague, and if this shit doesn’t sort itself out sooner than later, I think I might have to see a doctor. I keep telling myself tomorrow will be better, only to be severely disappointed, and I don’t know how much more of this I can handle before I literally … More Here’s what to eat if you have Norovirus
I’ll begin this post by acknowledging the fact that I am not a doctor, nor am I a medical professional. Rather, I am an individual currently plagued with something known as Norovirus, and I would not wish this shit on my worst enemy. Granted, my symptoms are amplified thanks to having Lyme disease, but even … More Here’s what to do if you have Norovirus
I noticed I wasn’t feeling too wonderful this past Monday evening. Having Lyme disease, sometimes it is difficult to differentiate between a Lyme flare-up and an actual illness, and because I wasn’t entirely sure of what was going on, I figured it would be best to wait until the following morning to proceed with any … More Dealing with the Norovirus? Read this
I first noticed that both of my shoulders had lumps in them a little while ago and didn’t think much of it. My right shoulder, which I refer to as my hitting shoulder in rugby, is worse in terms of the size and number of these hard lumps, and after playing another season this year, … More Bumpy, lumpy shoulders? Read this
For anyone unaware, allow me to inform you that the Women’s Rugby World Cup is currently underway in England. It’s one of my dreams to watch a professional rugby game at some point or another in my life, and watching a World Cup game would be something not easily forgotten. There is no protective equipment … More Have you heard about these innovative mouthguards?
I’m currently in the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD. I’ve suspected for a while now that I have it, but the intensity of my suspicions skyrocketed in the months after I had a severe concussion at the end of last summer. There is a correlation between head trauma and the onset of mental illness, … More ADHD: so much more than being fidgety
Now that our official rugby season has come to an end, I thought it might be worthwhile to go for a massage. I say official season because while we don’t have any more games until next year, we do have a winter touch league that some of us participate in. In touch, there isn’t direct … More Feeling sore? Consider visiting Massage Addict
I am choosing to be vulnerable in this post, and I hope that in doing so I am not judged too harshly, because I am going to admit something that is now rather embarrassing for me to acknowledge as a seasoned pot smoker. While it is difficult for me to admit this, I think I … More Know your green
A few days ago now, my family and I were chatting about the reality of being a woman in this sick and twisted world and how we must always stay vigilant when it comes to our safety. I’ve had more close calls than I can count, some of which honestly shook me to my core, … More Know how to protect yourself (part one)
It has been a particularly hot summer here in Southern Ontario, and anyone who works outdoors can arguably attest to this. It’s been brutal at times, and when you factor in the lack of rain, the combination becomes borderline intolerable. I am a heavy sweater in normal temperatures, so you can imagine how moist I … More Read this before your next Costco run
I tend to avoid speaking and writing honestly about how I am doing because the genuine answer is usually not wonderful, both mentally and physically, as a result of having Lyme disease. But, as of late, the mental burden has become a bit overwhelming, so I figured I would engage with some catharsis through a … More The mental toll of chronic illness
I’ve been known to not be the greatest at paying attention to my surroundings. I’ve garnered a number of injuries over the years that I don’t think anyone would be able to achieve (that is not a brag), thanks to being inattentive, and seeing as I work on a farm, this isn’t exactly the best … More Broken toe? Read this
No one enjoys feeling rough in an emotional context. At least, I would like to think no one does, unless you’re a sadist or some shit. But, realistically, we are not going to live every day feeling our absolute best, and there will inevitably be days throughout life in which we feel lower than low. … More The importance of feeling your feelings
If you’re unfamiliar with what a Baker Cyst is, I am inclined to say consider yourself fortunate. I say this because, if you’ve never heard of such a thing, I suspect you have never had one yourself, and that is no bad thing. Neither of my knees is in great shape, but the right knee … More What the heck is a Baker Cyst?
While yesterday’s post discussed black mould in the home, and the indicators to look for if you’re suspicious you may have some in your dwellings, today’s will focus on the physical symptoms that can present themselves when someone is exposed to black mould. It is important to note that for some people, black mould may … More Knowing the physical symptoms of black mould exposure
Illness triggered by exposure to mould is not a new concept by any means. But, as of late, it seems to be working its way into discussions in the medical realm more and more, and personally, I’m glad to see this surge in awareness and education pertaining to mould, because certain kinds really can be … More Mould: more than just a fungus
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