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)
I have come to the conclusion that my immune system hates me. I say this because I had just barely gotten over a nasty bug that held on for just about a month, only to be hit with yet another one days later. Life is just grand, isn’t it? As a result of my disdain … More These are the best foods to eat when you’re sick (part one)
Unless you’re exceptionally lucky or have managed to unlock the ultimate human body cheat code, deodorant is arguably a product most of us rely upon to control body odour emitted from our armpits. Some of us have more of an issue with body odour than others, and that’s absolutely ok; what isn’t necessarily okay, however, … More NATIVE deodorant: yay or nay?
Seeing as left-handed people are such a minority, I figured it was only appropriate to extend this topic into two separate posts. I mean, I might be a wee bit biased, seeing as I am a leftie myself, but we’ll just pretend that didn’t sway today’s topic of choice. I genuinely enjoy being left-handed because … More Let’s hear it for being left-handed (part two)
I am left-handed, and I figure I should probably specify that I write with my left hand because the term can refer to sports and other things. I write with my left, and I always have, but I do everything else in life with my right, including sports. Before you feel obliged to applaud me … More Let’s hear it for being left-handed (part one)
The recent passing of Eric Dane, an actor, has prompted quite a bit of discussion regarding chronic and serious illness and the astronomical care costs associated with both. Dane suffered from and succumbed to ALS, a horrific disease, and from what I have been seeing online, a lot of people are absolutely flabbergasted over the … More Let’s talk about the cost of chronic illness
You would think by now I would have a more solidified idea of which topics will extend past two posts, which is usually my initial intention when selecting a meatier topic, and yet, here we are, once again pushing a topic into three separate entries. If anything, I arguably should have clued into the fact … More How well do you know your body? (part three)
Continuing our conversation we began in yesterday’s post, today’s will again address the human body and some of the incredible things it can do. I said it yesterday, but for the sake of making a point, allow me to reiterate how I find it mind-blowing that, despite having a body myself, I’m really not terribly … More How well do you know your body? (part two)
Every now and then, I can’t help but feel slightly taken aback by the fact that, despite inhabiting my body for 30 years, I cannot say that I know how it operates in its entirety. Human bodies are wild in what they’re able to do, and each and every time I read or learn something … More How well do you know your body? (part one)
I figured I could extend the topic of how to go about avoiding sickness into two separate posts, so here we are. In yesterday’s post, I explained how oregano oil and sweating are two things I swear by that help to lessen cold and flu symptoms when they decide to pay my body a visit, … More What do you do to ward off illness? (part two)
These past few weeks have been quite literally plagued with sickness for my family and me. I started to feel not so great about two weeks ago, and rather quickly and ever so generously shared my sickness with my dad. He, in turn, gave it to my sister, who then gave it to my mom. … More What do you do to ward off illness? (part one)
When I began this mini series, if you will, addressing helpful health hacks to share with all of you, I was not intending to extend the subject into three separate posts. But, because the material I’m referencing is, in fact, useful information, and not entirely abstract to our lives, I figured I would extend our … More Are you familiar with these health hacks? (part three)
Hacks, when relevant and applicable to someone or something, are some of life’s greatest gifts. I’ve come across a few over the years that I keep shelved in the archives of my mind because they really have made a positive difference for me in regard to the task or situation they apply to, and who … More Are you familiar with these health hacks? (part two)
I have never hid my love and appreciation for a solid hack, in any context, from any of you, and I’m not about to start; hacks, when applicable and relevant, can be absolute game changers in the realm of life, and their purpose is to essentially make a task simpler or less complicated. Hacks exist … More Are you familiar with these health hacks? (part one)
The reason I wanted to dedicate the topic of lymphatic drainage massages to two separate posts is because of how relevant they are to most of us. Sure, specific health conditions do warrant eligibility for lymphatic massages to a higher degree than the average, healthy person, but considering how much garbage we are exposed to … More Read this to learn about lymphatic drainage massages (part two)
Today’s post somewhat coincides with yesterday’s; I stated in yesterday’s post how I was recently told I meet the criteria for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and it was at this appointment that I was told I am someone who could tremendously benefit from something known as lymphatic drainage massages. The doctor I saw specializes in Lyme disease, … More Read this to learn about lymphatic drainage massages (part one)
I’m at a point in my life at which I have deduced I really am a medical anomaly of sorts. I recently said to my parents that when I was conceived, I’m pretty God said, “We’re gonna fuck this one up real good,” and that really is the only plausible explanation I’ve been able to … More What the heck is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
Depression, as most of us know, is a form of mental illness. More specifically, it is considered to be a mood disorder, and it is one that the majority of us have some familiarity with. By familiarity, I don’t necessarily mean experiencing it yourself, but perhaps you know of someone who has or has had … More Recognizing the risks of depression
I think one could consider the state of my feet a bit of a paradox, in a sense. On the one hand, my feet are almost always freezing cold, to the point that if I happen to brush up against Blaine’s leg in bed, he actually yelps. On the other hand, despite my feet having … More Sweaty feet? Try these socks
It seems as though just about each and every person I talk to as of late has had a poor experience with healthcare here in Ontario, Canada. Whether it be having to call to inquire about appointments that were somehow missed, test results, a proper diagnosis or something else, more and more of us are … More The significance of advocating for your own health
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