Educating myself in all things holistic is something I’ve taken quite a liking to. Perhaps my enjoyment in exploring the wellness community stems from countless poor experiences with traditional, Western medicine, and over the last few years, I’ve lost a tremendous amount of respect in the traditional medical community. As opposed to solely relying on … More Have you heard of emotional release?
I am, in the perspective of some people, a pothead. I use marijuana regularly (in the evenings before I go to sleep) and have been doing so for a while now. A pothead is a term that refers to someone who uses marijuana regularly, and the term certainly has a negative connotation attached to it. … More Alcohol versus marijuana: where’s the stigma?
The concept of air purifiers is not one that I ever had much interest in prior to being diagnosed with Lyme disease. Air quality is important, granted, but I didn’t give too much thought to filters and purification systems until Blaine and I began renovating our home and I started experiencing Lyme flare-ups. When we … More Considering purchasing an air purifier? Read this
Up until recently, I have never been someone who has had the privilege of healthcare benefits. Blaine was kind enough to list me as his sole beneficiary at his work long before we were ever actually even engaged, and because of this, I’ve been using Blaine’s benefits for a couple of years now. It has … More Should you consider massage therapy?
Yesterday’s post offered a general synopsis of the practice of Reiki and what it encompasses. I explained in yesterday’s post that because I don’t know too much about Reiki, I wanted to learn more to educate myself on the topic, and hopefully you as well. After I posted yesterday’s entry, I found myself continuing to … More Does Reiki actually work?
I’ve always enjoyed educating myself about things relative to health and wellness that I am not terribly familiar with. I like learning about alternative and holistic approaches to medicine as I often find new methods interesting, and furthermore, I like to question whether or not I think they could benefit me. I am familiar with … More What the heck is Reiki?
Yesterday’s post featured a discussion pertaining to a few different herbs that can help with sleep. I don’t want to be too redundant, so I won’t rephrase everything I said in yesterday’s post, but I stated that anyone who has issues sleeping knows how frustrating the lack of it can be. As humans, we quite … More Not sleeping? Read this (part two)
When it comes to sleep, the absence of it is arguably one of the worst things a human being can experience. I’m not referring to having one or two shitty nights of sleep a year; I’m referring to people who suffer from insomnia and other sleep-related issues that make the concept of it seem near … More Not sleeping? Read this
Courtesy of my delightful chronic Lyme disease, I make frequent use of an infrared sauna made by Therasage. I wrote a post detailing the functions and benefits of using an infrared sauna, which I encourage you to read if you haven’t already, and I’ve been using my Therasage sauna for over a year now. I … More Therasage: excellent products, excellent customer service
While I haven’t had oatmeal in a hot minute, I did, for a while, eat it every day for breakfast. I would always make mine with milk, or water, depending on the day, and enjoyed adding cinnamon, banana and brown sugar. I follow Camilla Lorentzen on Instagram, and her wife as well. The two of … More Do you cook your oatmeal with an egg? (hint, apparently you should)
Before anyone starts attacking me via their keyboard, allow me the opportunity to acknowledge that, unlike my title suggests, adult acne, more than likely, is not arbitrary in nature. I decided to use the title I did because it relates to me personally – I have adult acne, and the causes for my own acne … More Adult acne: an arbitrary concept
COVID-19 and all of its baggage undeniably and significantly damaged so many things that are relevant to us. The economy, travel, relationships, jobs, and, of course, healthcare, are just a few examples of what immediately comes to mind when I contemplate what was drastically impacted by the pandemic, and its effects are far from over. … More COVID-19 vaccination status: a forgotten entitlement
Hangovers are certainly not something any sane person would wish to experience, I would think, but they’re something that the vast majority of us have endured. They’re anything but pleasant, and in my own experience, depending on how bad of a hangover you’re dealing with, they often feel similar to having the flu or a … More How to cure a hangover, part two
Anyone who knows me personally will likely be a bit perplexed regarding the topic of today’s post; I don’t drink alcohol, therefore I am not one to experience hangovers. That is not to say I haven’t had some killer ones in the past, but since being diagnosed with Lyme disease, me and alcohol are no … More Read this to kick that hangover to the curb
As if anyone needed more reasons to drink coffee, am I right? Perhaps I speak for a small group of individuals when I say I could always and easily consume and in turn enjoy more coffee in my life, but I do have my limits. A few years back, when my family and I visited … More Get your coffee on, again
Coffee is something that has had tremendous relevance and importance to me for a while now. When I was younger, I despised coffee. I can recall trying a sip of my dad’s black coffee when I was in my early teenage years and never wanting to have that awful, bitter taste in my mouth again; … More Get your coffee on
As I stated in yesterday’s post, I thought I would comprise a mini-series here on my blog in which I answer some common questions people often have for anyone in eating disorder recovery. I’m happy to answer any questions anyone may have, but I figure I’ll generate the conversation by starting with some that are … More Q and A: Eating disorder recovery edition (part two)
I’ve always been a pretty transparent person, and my history of an eating disorder is no exception to my translucence. I was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia when I was 17, and while the road I’m on now certainly has fewer bumps and divots than it once did, I can’t, and won’t, say recovery … More Q and A: Eating disorder recovery edition
I realize sea moss likely is not the first thing that comes to mind when contemplating nutritious and beneficial supplements to incorporate into a diet, but hear me out. I recently caught wind of the wild nutritional properties sea moss has to offer, and because I was curious, I decided to do a bit of … More Sea moss: your next dietary additive
Anyone who has ever fallen victim to boils can arguably attest to their misery. Boils, put plainly, absolutely suck. They can be remarkably painful, embarassing, disgusting and inconvenient, and they can be a real bitch to get rid of once they’ve decided to permanently take up residence in a specific spot on your body. Boils … More Boils: what you should know
Water filters are important, sure, but up until recently, I can’t say I’ve devoted a tremendous amount of time to thinking about them and the benefits they offer. Since I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, however, the concept of water filtration and its importance has a lot more significance to me than it did, and … More Should you be using a water filter?
As per yesterday’s post, today is a continuation of the topic of collagen and whether or not you should incorporate it into your daily supplement routine. I’m not a doctor by any means, nor am I a medical expert, so be sure to do your own research and consult with your family doctor prior to … More Here are some benefits collagen offers
As per my mother’s recommendation, I’ve been taking collagen for probably over a year now. I was aware that collagen is a fantastic supplement to take to promote hair, nail and skin health, but that was the extent of my collagen knowledge at the time I first started using it. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to … More Should you be using collagen?
Stress is, unfortunately, something that has relevance to just about each and every one of us in one way or another throughout our adult years. Varying in intensity, yes, and coming from a variety of different mediums, sure, but simply put, none of us are immune to experiencing stress, with the exception of someone positively … More Stressed about how to de-stress? Read this
Come summertime, it can be difficult trying to ensure you’re consuming enough water and electrolytes when you’re working outside in the heat. We know maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance is significant when you’re sweating excessively, but a lot of us are unaware of how to go about getting these electrolytes back into our bodies, and … More Need an energy boost? Try Nuun Sport
When I first heard of the term SIBO, I thought I was hearing things, to be honest, so not to worry if you figured your eyes were deceiving you when you read the title of today’s post. SIBO is an acronym that stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and I’m about to give you the … More What the heck is SIBO?
After writing a post about the series Blaine and I have been watching called Alone, I’ve found myself more attentive to survival information and knowledge as of late. My new interest is a bit laughable, really; whilst sitting in the comfort of my own home, eating snacks and drinking coffee, I’m watching people who actually … More Could you live off the land?
I recently had some bloodwork done, and when my doctor called me and asked me to come in for an appointment to discuss the results, I figured they weren’t great. My doctor informed me I have a rather hefty hormone imbalance (which I already knew thanks to a naturopath), and he provided me with some … More Are your hormones out of whack?
I caught wind of using vanilla extract as bug repellent a little while ago, and to be honest, I had a hard time believing it. Vanilla is arguably my favourite scent in existence, and considering it smells so sweet and lovely, I wouldn’t think it would be something that would be effective in keeping insects … More Using vanilla extract as … bug repellent?
Yesterday’s post discussing ginseng hopefully provided anyone who read it with a firmer understanding of how exactly it is produced. I didn’t mention each and every step involved in the complete process of growing ginseng, from start to finish, but I did provide you with the gist of the method. For today’s post, I thought … More What health benefits does ginseng offer?
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