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
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?
I came to the realization that despite offering to you, my avid readers, a three-part installment pertaining to crystals and some of the most common ones, I did not, within these posts, offer any information regarding how to go about actually making use of said crystals. I mean, if you enjoy the aesthetics of crystals … More Here is how to actually use crystals
Well folks, we have made it to the third and final installment in my mini-series regarding all things crystals. I thank you for coming along on this ride with me, and further, for your patience; to be honest, I could arguably dedicate 40 posts to the topic of crystals, but to refrain from boring anyone, … More A beginners guide to crystals (part three)
Anyone who owns and reaps the benefits of crystals can attest to how truly beautiful a lot of them are. I’ve always loved rocks and have been collecting them since I was a kid, so once my sister introduced me to the crystal realm, I felt as though I had been born again, seeing such … More A beginners guide to crystals (part two)
The realm of crystals and gemstones is, to be honest, a rather confusing one if you’re new to it and don’t have the slightest inclination as to where to start. If it weren’t for my sister providing me with the basic fundamentals of crystals and their uses, I would be absolutely lost myself. My sister … More A beginners guide to crystals
By no means am I going to give you the false impression that I’m well-versed in the world of meditation and already know everything about tapping, because I certainly don’t. I know of tapping, and have a basic premise of what it does, but for the sake of composing an entire post on the matter, … More Tapping: a how-to guide
If you’re familiar with the five different types of love languages, you’re probably familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman, the man responsible for formulating the love languages in his well-known book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. I first heard about Mr. Chapman’s work through a friend of mine who recommended his … More What’s your love language?
As much as I try my hardest to live a life that doesn’t allow the opinions of others to bother me, I’m human, and therefore fuck up every now and then. Not just with living this mentality, but with just about everything. Ain’t nobody perfect, despite how many people try to give this impression. I … More Disassociating with the opinions of others
If you read the title of today’s post and thought to yourself, what in the fuck is seed cycling, please do not be alarmed. I had a similar reaction when I first heard this terminology, and no, it doesn’t have anything to do with farming, which is what I figured. To give you some context, … More What the heck is seed cycling?
I firmly believe there is a hell of a lot of us in existence that doubt the power of a positive attitude or mindset. I cannot say for certain what the reasoning behind this is, aside from, perhaps, a lack of faith regarding our positivity and manifestations and what they can conquer. But, the right … More Attitude really is everything
Mental health is something I’ve been rather passionate about for many years now. Given I experience mental illness, as do some of my family members and friends, mental health and its advocacy are of tremendous significance to me, and considering the current state of the world, I feel as though it is something that should … More Why aren’t we talking about men’s mental health?
Whether you refer to it as marijuana, weed, the devil’s lettuce or another term, pot is a drug that has gained tremendous popularity amongst users in the last few years. Has marijuana always been used and enjoyed? There is a high probability of this, however, now that it is legal here in Canada, it has … More Do you know your weed preference?
Anyone who has been diagnosed with a chronic illness of any sort is arguably aware of the countless frustrations that accompany it. Chronic illness can occur in a variety of forms and diagnoses, both in a mental and physical sense, and while different types of chronic illness do differ in regard to their severity, one … More Navigating through chronic illness
As of late, I have seriously contemplated the probability of anxiety and just how many of us experience it. I figure more people than ever are affected by this type of mental illness, arguably as a result of the pandemic, and I truly wonder sometimes if more of us suffer from anxiety than not, which … More Getting through rough anxiety days
While I sadly cannot recall where exactly I read it, I often think about a quote I came across a while ago from someone commenting on the millennial generation as a whole. The message was implying that millennials, collectively, are a generation of people built on the foundation of pleasing others before themselves because of … More People pleasing: know when to quit
I wrote a post a couple of days ago discussing a newly released television series titled Beef. When I was researching the show to determine the names of the actors and actresses that portray the show’s characters, I skimmed through some reviews, and one caught my attention as a result of its wording. As I … More Why have we become so reactive?
Today’s post is a continuation of yesterday’s in regard to subject matter – we are talking about essential oils, the best types to use, and what they’re commonly known for. I am not an expert, but I would wager that each and every form of essential oil offers benefits as opposed to negatives. I mean, … More How well do you know your essential oils?
