Coffee is one source of tremendous joy for me in my own life. I love the stuff, I drink far too much of it, and I have been for years now. Do I plan on changing my ways anytime soon? No, I do not. I was a little curious, however, when I heard something about … More Is your coffee causing you stress?
In today’s economy, I feel as though more people than not are searching for new and innovative ways to earn a few extra bucks. The cost of living here in Canada, at least, continues to escalate, and without an increase in pay in a personal sense, financial situations can get a wee bit hairy. Struggling … More Here are some easy ways to make some extra money
I would wager that the prospect of hobbies and interests is one that has an allure to most of us. The notion of an activity tailored to our own passions must be one we would enjoy doing, as often is the case in the context of hobbies, yet most of us can probably relate to … More Need a hobby? Read this
My husband, Blaine, and I have been together for over ten years now. We will celebrate our second wedding anniversary this summer, but he and I started dating when I was 19 and he was 20, and neither of us had been in a serious, committed relationship prior to the one we forged together. We … More Relationship issues? Read this
When it comes to trauma, avoidance is a tactic a lot of us partake in, and understandably so. Trauma can occur in a variety of ways and forms and can vary in severity, but it always encompasses a negative experience or event; trauma is not typically associated with positivity. Because trauma is not a pleasant … More Trauma and avoidance: a deadly combination
When it comes to therapy, I would wager that there are more methods available today than ever before. I almost feel as though I’m hearing about a form of therapy for the first time on a monthly basis, and that is not a complaint; I think if we are able to develop and construct therapy … More Is somatic therapy for you?
I haven’t exactly kept the fact that I have Lyme disease a secret here on my blog, but in case you’re new or unfamiliar with me, I have Lyme disease. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s proceed, shall we? I was diagnosed with Lyme disease in the Spring of 2021. It’s … More Let’s talk Lyme logic
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post about red light therapy, today’s will be a continuation of a discussion on the topic. In yesterday’s post, I provided you with some generic information about red light therapy and what its intended use is; the majority of research done in the red light therapy realm has focused on … More Red light therapy: more than just for skin
I would wager that anyone who considers themselves remotely savvy in the health and wellness realm is familiar with, or has at least heard of, to some capacity, red light therapy. I feel as though I’ve been seeing the term more and more frequently just this year, and witnessing an uptick in knowledge pertaining to … More Should you consider red light therapy?
Given the state of the healthcare system here in Ontario, I don’t need to remind any Ontarians of just how bad it is. To broaden the scope a bit, healthcare system issues seem to be becoming a worldwide, universal problem, and I am well aware that Ontario isn’t special in its shit healthcare construct. I … More Be your own health advocate
As I stated in yesterday’s post, today’s will provide some specific techniques through which somatic therapy is conducted. Yesterday’s post was a sort of introduction to the concept of somatic therapy as opposed to delving into the nitty gritty details of how exactly it is performed, so I thought I would address that in today’s … More Let’s explore somatic therapy methods
I follow a handful of health and wellness advocacy accounts on social media, mainly Instagram, that I like to check in with from time to time. One account in particular I really enjoy because of her content is Mik Zazon‘s because she and I share a few similarities; she, like myself, was an athlete, and, … More Have you heard of somatic therapy?
I know I’ve mentioned several times here on my blog my history of mental health issues – anxiety, depression, OCPD, PTSD and eating disorders, to name a few. What I am uncertain of, however, is if I’ve gone into much detail regarding what prompted my onslaught of mental illness, and while I won’t write you … More The subjectivity of coping with trauma
Wasting time is not exactly something most of us strive to achieve. Nowadays, most people would probably relate to the idea that they can’t get enough accomplished in a given day no matter how hard they try, therefore the act of deliberately wasting time isn’t one, I imagine, that is heavily sought after. Unfortunately, though, … More The enticing cycle of wasting time
The Holiday season, sadly, is something that a lot of us associate with stress and anxiety. This association does not apply to everyone; rather, there are people who find this time of year purely magical, and for those people, I am happy on their behalf. I enjoy the Christmas season, but it is a time … More Being mindful during the Holidays
I have been hearing and reading about osteopathy quite a bit as of late. The practice isn’t exactly new; rather, I think a lot of people, like myself, weren’t entirely aware of what exactly osteopathy encompasses, and whether or not it is something we should consider. An osteopath is similar to a chiropractor in the … More Should you try osteopathy?
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?
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
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
Anyone who is susceptible to being overstimulated can attest to how miserable it is when it is at its worst. You’re agitated, disassociative, flustered and pissy, so God help anyone who asks you anything when you’re at the height of it; once you’ve managed to calm yourself down, you feel terrible for snapping at whoever … More Feeling overstimulated? Try these tips
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
If only the opinions of social media could be broken down into two stark stances; good and bad. The reality is that opinions toward social media normally are not so simple in essence, and furthermore, I’m not entirely certain social media as a concept can be viewed as solely good or solely bad. There are … More Social media: good or bad?
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
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
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