Before we delve into the nitty gritty content of this absolutely riveting post, allow me to state that these fast food preference posts are not going to be a series by any means. I think after today’s post I shall cease writing about fast food favourites, in case anyone is stressing about this sort of … More How about your go-to McDonald’s order?
While a harrowing realization, it seems as though in today’s age, it has never been more important to be your own health advocate. Here in Canada, the medical system is a bit of a joke to speak plainly, and I am not the only one who feels this way. Yes, OHIP is wonderful to an … More The significance of being your own health advocate
I struggle to describe what it is like having floaters in my eyes. My best attempt at explaining it would be that it’s sort of like seeing squiggly lines and spots that move as you move your eyes; in my case, they honestly look like little worms, or parasites, as awful as that sounds, and … More Seeing floaters in your eyes? It could be more serious than you think
I suppose I should initiate this post by explaining what Milia is, in case anyone is unfamiliar with the term. If you have not heard of Milia before, fair enough; this is perhaps a result of you having great skin and not encountering a tremendous amount of acne in your life. Milia is a form … More Read this if you have Milia around your eyes
Back in the beginning of August, the conclusion of my regular rugby season came to a rather abrupt and unfortunate end. I sustained a serious concussion and whiplash during the game, and while I am grateful the injury happened at the end of the season, it still wasn’t wonderful time-wise in the sense we were … More In pain? Consider visiting Achieve Movement Health Clinic
While there is always room for improvement, I like to think I am in relatively decent shape in terms of fitness. I have always been an active person, and I’ve been involved with sports since I was a wee yapper; fast-forward to the present, and I work out daily, run a few times a week, … More The importance of caring for your core
Cinnamon is a spice I sincerely wish I could use more of when cooking. I love it, and I’ve been a fan for as long as I can remember; there may have been a brief period when I was a child during which I despised cinnamon, but that may have been the result of confusing … More How beneficial is cinnamon?
Beans, for a reason unbeknownst to me, are often on the receiving end of a lot of scrutiny. I struggle to comprehend this blatant bean bullying (how’s that for some alliteraiton?) considering beans are extremely inexpensive, nutritious and filling, but I figure people who write them off without giving them a fair chance don’t deserve … More Let’s make Cowboy Beans
Plenty of people make use of melatonin as a sleep aid, myself included. When I was a child, I had zero issues pertaining to sleep, whether it be falling asleep or staying asleep. In my adult years, I can’t say my sleep is poor in general, because it isn’t; rather, there are some nights in … More Did you know this about melatonin?
A little while ago, I wrote a post about Niacin. The purpose of the post in question was to discuss how Niacin can be beneficial to individuals who suffer from poor circulation; I do, thanks to my mom’s genetics, and she recommended I try some to see if it makes a difference for me, as … More What the heck is a Niacin flush?
A few months ago, while scrolling aimlessly through my Facebook feed, I stumbled upon a post that a gal I went through high school made. She had posted a photo with a caption detailing how she completed a brief survey and was selected to win a 100-piece emergency kit, and encouraged her Facebook friends to … More Are you prepared for an emergency?
I occasionally find myself perusing through random Amazon items when I’m high, as reluctant as I am to admit it. I have absolutely no inclination as to why this is a thing, but when I’m high, I enjoy online shopping, and once or twice I may or may not have ordered items that are entirely … More Ceiling fan … filters?!
I drink a borderline inconceivable amount of water in a day, and if you don’t believe me when I tell you how much, I won’t be disheartened as most people, including my former doctor, don’t. I drink two to four gallons of water a day. How do I know this? My water bottle holds one … More Feeling parched? Try this for a hydration boost
When it comes to genetics, I inherited most of my bodily traits from my mom and her side of the family. My mom, my aunt, and a few of my cousins all deal with poor circulation, as do I; my mom recently saw a specialist who recommended Niacin to her, so I wanted to do … More Poor circulation? Niacin could help
If you fail to be familiar with something known as Hashimoto’s Disease, don’t fret; I don’t believe it is a widely known and understood diagnosis, although it arguably should be, and I will gladly provide you with a general overview of what it is, entails, and some other relevant information to the condition. The reason … More What is Hashimoto’s Disease?
Anyone who suffers from a chronic illness can attest to how miserable it can be. For anyone who has the pleasure of not being chronically ill, allow me to say I envy you, and furthermore, that you probably have absolutely no inclination as to what it is like being sick or in pain all of … More Chronic pain and illness: an inconvenient burden for some
The idea of having floaters in one’s eye arguably seems like an extremely abstract and foreign concept to anyone who has never experienced them. If you’re someone who does not have floaters in your eyes, I envy you; if you are like me, however, and do have floaters in your eyes, you can attest to … More If you have floaters in your eyes, read this
I honestly feel as though cottage cheese is the recipient of a lot of unwarranted flack. I’m not entirely sure why, but the majority of people seem to be repulsed by the stuff and would rather stomach rancid lunchmeat. You’re quite welcome for that gnarly visual. I wouldn’t say I’m cottage cheese’s number one fan, … More Cottage cheese … pancakes?
In yesterday’s post, I discussed acupuncture and provided a generalized synopsis of what it entails and some of the benefits it offers. I’ve had acupuncture done on my neck twice now since getting whiplash, which is what inspired the subject matter of yesterday’s and today’s post, but prior to a few weeks ago, I had … More The pros and cons of acupuncture
Acupuncture, while not at all a new concept, is one I have recently started to dabble in. I will admit that acupuncture is probably an avenue I would not have explored independently; rather, the specialist I am seeing for my concussion practices acupuncture, and he recommended trying it for my neck because I have whiplash … More Have you tried acupuncture?
In case you’re new to my blog, allow me to say hello, and furthermore add that I recently got a severe concussion. If you follow or read my blog to any extent, you’re already aware of this, and I apologize for the redundancy. I got the first concussion toward the end of July and the … More The frustrating reality of concussion recovery
Brain health, as a general concept, is a rather important one. I think we should probably all aspire to enhance our overall brain health and function seeing as our brains are so significant in regard to what they do, and, thankfully, there are more materials available now than ever before to do just that. I … More Looking to boost your brain health? Read this
The issue of not being able to fall asleep is a widespread and incredibly frustrating one. There are few things worse than lying in bed, wide awake, while the clock ticks away, serving as a stark reminder that you have to be awake in a matter of hours without getting any sleep. It absolutely sucks, … More Trouble falling asleep? Read this
As I stated at the end of yesterday’s post, today’s will be an extension of our discussion pertaining to common knowledge that is not, in fact, so common. I figure putting this information out to the public is beneficial for anyone who was not familiar with it, and furthermore, to serve as a refresher for … More How good is your ‘common knowledge?’ (part two)
Despite the name, it seems as though common knowledge is not, as a matter of fact, all that common. Granted, this varies depending on the subject matter of the common knowledge in question, but there is generalized information out there that all of us should be well-versed in, and unfortunately, are not. I thought it … More How good is your ‘common knowledge?’
I realize the term fruit leather doesn’t exactly sound enticing, but please believe me when I proclaim it truly is. I will say that I would not recommend fruit leather to anyone who has weak teeth, because it is rather chewy, and furthermore, not to someone who doesn’t enjoy fruit. That would be a bit … More Fruit leather fan? Check this out
When my teammates quite literally surrounded me and took away my keys, I was somewhat forced to call my sister and ask her if there was any way she could come to the field, pick me up, and take me to the nearest hospital. My sister is incredible, and she did just that; we ended … More How much do you know about concussion recovery? (Part Two)
It is a bittersweet realization to acknowledge that my rugby season for this year has concluded. We played our final game on August 10th in Stoney Creek, and while I knew beforehand that this would be our final match, I wasn’t entirely prepared for how it would end for me personally. To provide you with … More Concussion recovery: how much do you know? (part one)
Suppose I were to sample a group of random people and inquire as to whether or not their favourite component of making cookies when they were children was sneaking chunks of raw cookie dough behind their mother’s back. In that case, I suspect the overwhelming majority would agree. Most folks I know love cookie dough, … More As it turns out you, can enjoy raw cookie dough with this product
The notion of releasing anger is one of great importance in terms of a person’s overall well-being and mental health. What is unfortunate, however, is that many people are completely unaware of not only the significance of releasing anger, but furthermore, how to actually go about releasing it. A simple Google search of anger-releasing techniques … More How do you release anger?
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