Today’s post will be an extension of yesterday’s conversation regarding how to go about resetting or healing a dysregulated nervous system. If you suspect your own nervous system is in disarray, I encourage you to read this post and the two before it to learn more about signs that the nervous system is asking for … More Here’s how to fix a dysregulated nervous system (part two)
Yesterday’s post served as a sort of introduction to the nervous system regarding what it is and its significance. I would wager that more of us are walking around with our nervous systems in shambles than not, so I thought it might be helpful to share some information on the topic of resetting, or fixing, … More Here’s how to fix a dysregulated nervous system (part one)
I think it is safe for me to say that it doesn’t require a medical Doctorate to comprehend the significance of the nervous system within the body. We might not necessarily understand all of its intricacies and the extent of their importance, but we can agree that the nervous system is an important one, and, … More Nervous system in shambles? Read this
After being tossed around by numerous doctors and surgeons, I was finally seen by one who confirmed my ACL is completely torn. The MRI findings suggested it was almost a complete tear, but, as it turns out, the thing is completely dicked. My meniscus is also completely torn, and I also learned when the injury … More Is a custom ACL brace worth it?
Up until I destroyed my knee playing rugby, I had zero familiarity with the term prehab. I’ve heard of rehab, of course, but prehab is a term that has become rather well-known to me with my injury, and because I had no idea what the hell it involves, I thought I would offer an explanation … More What the heck is prehab, and why is it important?
I’ve been seeing a decent amount of information circulating as of late in the health realm regarding the link between unresolved trauma and chronic illness. You might consider the two to be entirely separate entities in their essence, and, technically, they are. When trauma of any sort exists in the body for an extended duration … More Yes, unresolved trauma can trigger chronic illness
It seems to me as though just about any woman I speak to as of late, with whom I have a somewhat personal connection, has low iron. I reference the personal connection aspect because I’m not exactly approaching strangers on the street and demanding to know their iron levels. Men can also be low in … More Struggling with low iron? Try this supplement
Upon finally meeting with a surgeon regarding my destroyed knee, I’ve learned that I have completely severed my Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and require ACL reconstructive surgery. I’ve been in denial up until this point about needing surgery, but I can’t say I’m terribly surprised, given the extent of the damage that I’ve done to … More Here’s what you need to know about ACL reconstruction
My family and I have a long-standing joke regarding how I tend to go about things with utmost gusto. I suppose you could categorize me as an intense person, and I certainly feel my feelings when they strike. In addition to being very expressive with my face, I tend to do the same with my … More If you’re going to do something, give it your all
When I was in my teens, I had a hell of a time with armpit sweat. I figure it is worth stipulating that despite the monsoon stemming from my armpit region, odour was never an issue for me, as odd as that sounds. I would sweat so badly that the stains were down to my … More Sweaty armpits? You need to try this product
Yesterday’s post served as a sort of introduction, I suppose, to the main components of a human knee. By components, I am making reference to the four major ligaments that exist within the knee, but there are plenty of other very important aspects that make up the entire knee structure that I am by no … More How well do you know your knees? (part two)
While I am still waiting for some diagnostic imaging to inform me of what sort of knee injury I am currently dealing with, and the extent of it, I figure it doesn’t hurt to educate myself about all things knee-related. I’ve never done so much reading about the components of a knee in all of … More How well do you know your knees?
Without sounding like a broken record, allow me to share that I recently came across yet another Buzzfeed article product winner, and I would like to share this product with all of you. I am in my 30s, and I still experience acne. It positively sucks, and while I’ve tried just about every bloody product … More Clogged pores? This product is a game-changer
Anyone who has spent any amount of time in a medical setting can arguably attest to the fact that doctors are some of the worst people who dabble in the God-complex, meaning they are under the impression that they’re superior to the rest of us. Are doctors tremendously important? Absolutely. Does their regard need to … More Can we start holding doctors accountable?
Without sounding like a withering simp, allow me to assert that by now, I strongly support the idea that a better construction of crutches could have been engineered. Crutches are positively miserable, and anyone who has had to spend a considerable amount of time using them can attest to the truth of their misery. The … More Why do crutches have to be such a pain?
While I still don’t know what exactly I’ve done to my knee in terms of injury, I have received some information over the past few days regarding what it is I am dealing with. Miraculously, nothing is torn in my knee, and I am so incredibly grateful for this. I did, apparently, rupture bursa sacs … More Knee pain? Read this
Injuries of any sort fail to be terribly enjoyable, but I would argue that they’re usually worse when you’re an athletic person, or, worse again, if the injury occurred while doing physical activity we love and appreciate. Rugby is an escape for me, much like any sport is an escape for any athlete who plays … More Recognizing the mental impact of a physical injury
I think it would be relatively safe to wager that the combination of chronic illness and contact sports isn’t exactly a great one. Anytime I tell people that I play rugby and have Lyme disease, they’re usually horrified, and I can’t really say I blame them or find their reaction to be out of line. … More You know your body best
Eggs, for some unbeknownst reason, fail to receive the recognition I figure they’re more than deserving of. I’m not entirely sure why they sort of seem to be frowned upon by so many, and, honestly, good riddance to anyone who does judge eggs – we don’t need that sort of negativity in our lives. I … More Can we take a moment to appreciate eggs?
These past few months have not been wonderful for my husband and me in terms of getting sick. We were both sick around Christmastime, then again a few weeks later; Blaine ended up falling victim to yet another bug a couple of weeks ago, and he ever so kindly passed it along to me. Both … More What the heck is colloidal silver?
As wonderful as reusable water bottles and containers are in terms of the amount of plastic they alleviate, they do present a few flaws. Single-use plastics aren’t something we should be supporting, or, worse, perpetuating through use, but if that is what works for you, I’m not here to make judgment. I do recommend switching … More Feeling crappy? Your water bottle could be the culprit
Electrolytes are arguably a component of your life if you live a relatively active lifestyle. If you do lead an active and busy life and you don’t use electrolytes, consider this post as a gentle, suggestive sign that perhaps you should. I went without them for years and can absolutely notice a difference in how … More What is your go-to electrolyte?
Today’s post is a continuation of the discussion we began yesterday regarding how to calm down a raging sunburn using natural methods. I think most of us can recall being supremely fried by the sun at one point or another, and once you are at the receiving end of a nasty sunburn, it isn’t too … More Here’s how to naturally alleviate a sunburn (part two)
While it is only April, I figure it’s worth dedicating a post to sunburn care. Most people innately associate sunburns with ridiculously warm temperatures that tend to occur in the summer months, like July and August, but for those of us who work outdoors, we don’t necessarily need to wait for the official arrival of … More Here’s how to naturally alleviate a sunburn (part one)
I have been consuming copious volumes of fruit for as long as I can remember. Fruit is almost always my go-to choice for a snack, and because I eat so damn much, I try to snack on fruit as often as possible in hopes of not rivalling the circumference of a killer whale. At this … More Fruit snacks: which brand reigns supreme?
Anytime I think of oatmeal, I can’t help but recall an episode of Brooklyn Nine Nine during which Captain Holt is tasked with officiating a wedding. He is struggling to come up with material for his speech, and in a desperate attempt to deliver a somewhat poetic line about marriage, he offers: “Love is like … More Protein oatmeal: yay or nay?
I, much like most people, I imagine, have conflicted feelings about crying. I’m not someone who cries often, and I very rarely cry because of pain or injury; rather, I tend to shed tears in an emotional sense, oftentimes when I’m feeling quite low, or even very angry. I’ve come to realize, though, that the … More Cry about it (seriously)
In yesterday’s post about the relation that exists between neurodivergency and sport, we approached the topic with a positive lens, as one should. I explained how many of us associate neurodivergency with negativity due to a lack of understanding regarding what exactly encompasses neurodivergence (your brain processes information differently than the average person), but being … More Neurodivergency and sports: what is the connection? (part two)
Neurodivergency is a concept that has been increasingly appearing in medical terminology over the past few years. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, and in my own words, it refers to someone who thinks and processes information differently than someone who is neurotypical, or, for lack of better terminology, ‘normal.’ Individuals who are neurodivergent are … More Neurodivergency and sports: what is the connection? (part one)
Since I apparently have the immune system of a plague-ridden, Renaissance-era Victorian child, I find myself rather ill with a hell of a bug, not even one month after overcoming a different sort of cold virus. It’s more annoying than anything, and also rather inconvenient, but seeing as it is that time of year for … More These are the best foods to eat when you’re sick (part two)
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