I’ve been focusing a decent amount of content as of late on the topic of hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and the various ways in which both can affect someone who has either. Most people who have a proper comprehension of hypermobility understand that it can affect cartilage and joints in the body. I would … More Struggling to get a full, deep breath? Read this (part one)
I will be entirely transparent and admit that while I am sharing a recipe to make chia seed pudding, I have never tried it myself. I realize that sounds rather hypocritical, but when I share recipes, I like to share ones that I figure plenty of people enjoy, as opposed to only sharing recipes for … More Let’s make chia seed pudding
If you consider yourself a flexible person, there is probability that you’re also hypermobile. I am not a medical professional, so by no means am I attempting to suggest that I know your own personal condition, nor am I diagnosing anyone with anything here. Rather, I am shining some light on a condition that is … More Unsure if you’re hypermobile? Try this test
Hypermobility is a term that has recently gained a decent presence in my own vocabulary. I’ve always been a relatively flexible person, and seeing as I did gymnastics when I was a lot younger, I figured my flexibility sort of made sense, given that the sport isn’t exactly suited for someone more rigid than starch-washed … More What the heck is hypermobility?
In addition to not wanting to possess a bored pup because of their tendency to become destructive when they’re not stimulated, I figure most folks, like myself, would feel like better as a pet parent knowing how to entertain their dog. I know I don’t particularly feel too great when I know my dog could … More Here’s how to stimulate a bored dog (part two)
I figure it might be helpful to dedicate a post to how to keep a dog’s interest piqued now that we have established the signs dogs tend to exhibit when they’re feeling bored. While it’s helpful to be familiar with the behaviours dogs tend to display when they’re feeling bored, not knowing how to correct … More Here’s how to stimulate a bored dog (part one)
I’d like to stipulate that sharing information about how a dog tends to show boredom does not mean I am trying to shame anyone who is dealing with a bored pup. No one in their right mind wants to know, or learn, that their dog isn’t feeling terribly stimulated, especially if we had absolutely no … More If your dog is doing any of these things, it could be bored (part two)
Dogs and their incredible, unconditional love extend beyond the means of what we as humans really deserve. I’ve always considered dogs to be too good to us, hence the heartbreak once they’re no longer with us here on Earth. Dogs and their behavioural tendencies vary depending on breed, age, and environment, but it is important … More If your dog is doing any of these things, it could be bored (part one)
There is a possibility that you have caught wind of the fact that this October, author Sarah J. Maas will be releasing the next book in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series, whether or not you have read any of her books. The woman is a literary wizard with a tremendous fan following, … More Recognizing the double standard of intimacy in books
I acknowledge that the name of the dish in today’s title is a wee bit vague, but bear with me. I wasn’t even aware of the proper term for what this recipe is for, but I am familiar with the dish in the sense that there is a restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario, called Lemongrass, that … More Let’s make Summer Rolls
Today’s post will be an extension of yesterday’s conversation regarding how to go about resetting or healing a dysregulated nervous system. If you suspect your own nervous system is in disarray, I encourage you to read this post and the two before it to learn more about signs that the nervous system is asking for … More Here’s how to fix a dysregulated nervous system (part two)
Yesterday’s post served as a sort of introduction to the nervous system regarding what it is and its significance. I would wager that more of us are walking around with our nervous systems in shambles than not, so I thought it might be helpful to share some information on the topic of resetting, or fixing, … More Here’s how to fix a dysregulated nervous system (part one)
I think it is safe for me to say that it doesn’t require a medical Doctorate to comprehend the significance of the nervous system within the body. We might not necessarily understand all of its intricacies and the extent of their importance, but we can agree that the nervous system is an important one, and, … More Nervous system in shambles? Read this
When I was a kid, I was not keen on the idea of different foods on the plate I was eating from touching. I wouldn’t say I was extreme about it, but I did make my concerns clear to my mom when she was placing items on my plate for whatever meal we were enjoying. … More Let’s make Burger Bowls for supper tonight
When my dear friends and I met for our last book club meeting, I was selected, at random, to be responsible for choosing the next book we would read and discuss. I had been eyeing a text on Goodreads for a while, and because it sounded incredibly interesting, I opted for ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa … More Read or rid: ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa Johnson
If anyone is expecting an apology from me because our raccoon conversation has become a sort of miniseries, allow me to assert, respectfully, that I won’t be offering one. I’ve learned a solid amount of information about these creatures from writing these posts, and I’m hoping you can say the same for yourself if you … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part four)
When I composed the first post regarding raccoons and their interesting details, I was not under the impression that the topic would remain relevant for three separate posts. However, as it turns out, raccoons are far more interesting than most of us give them credit for, and while I may be isolated in my stance … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part three)
Raccoons are often at the receiving end of a lot of criticism and hate, but as I stated in yesterday’s post, I consider them to be positively adorable. Are they destructive at times? Yes. Does that warrant hating them? I certainly don’t think so. Raccoons are frequently sighted on our property, and while my dad … More Let’s hear it for raccoons (part two)
While a lot of people tend to turn their noses up at the idea of raccoons, I happen to find them positively adorable, and I always have. They have garnered a poor reputation in the sense that they’re scavengers and will often raid someone’s garbage collection, but we’re all a little destructive from time to … More Let’s hear it for raccoons
While I certainly do not consider myself to be a baker by any means, I do have a sincere appreciation for bakers, and for most baked goods as a whole. As much as I would like to envision myself as a productive and domestic woman, baking delights for my husband and myself, I genuinely cannot … More How about some Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake for dessert tonight?
Up until I destroyed my knee playing rugby, I had zero familiarity with the term prehab. I’ve heard of rehab, of course, but prehab is a term that has become rather well-known to me with my injury, and because I had no idea what the hell it involves, I thought I would offer an explanation … More What the heck is prehab, and why is it important?
I’ve been seeing a decent amount of information circulating as of late in the health realm regarding the link between unresolved trauma and chronic illness. You might consider the two to be entirely separate entities in their essence, and, technically, they are. When trauma of any sort exists in the body for an extended duration … More Yes, unresolved trauma can trigger chronic illness
It seems to me as though just about any woman I speak to as of late, with whom I have a somewhat personal connection, has low iron. I reference the personal connection aspect because I’m not exactly approaching strangers on the street and demanding to know their iron levels. Men can also be low in … More Struggling with low iron? Try this supplement
It’s hard to believe, sometimes, just how long I’ve been blogging for. I couldn’t even pinpoint the exact year I started, but I think it was somewhere around 2015, meaning I have been writing daily posts here via ontheedgeofeverything.com for over ten years. I did take a few days off when I got married, but … More Wanting to start a blog? Read this
When it comes to nuts, I suppose I would consider myself an average consumer in the sense that I enjoy them periodically. I’ve never been a nut fiend, as bad as that sounds, but I know plenty of people who are. If I’m eating nuts, my preference is cashews, but I also enjoy peanuts occasionally, … More Let’s make Pistachio Loaf
I’ve never really considered myself a dessert person. Don’t get me wrong – I love and enjoy sweets and goodies as much as the next person, but growing up, my family didn’t really have dessert in the sense that it was consumed immediately following dinner. Rather, in true European fashion (both of my parents have … More How about a Mocha Peanut Butter Pie for dessert tonight?
While I certainly don’t expect everyone to have an insect epiphany like I described in yesterday’s post, allow me to say that if you, like me, are not a tremendous fan of bugs, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world to try to force your acceptance of them. We live in a world … More Check out these curious facts about spiders (part two)
Spiders and I, for the vast majority of my existence, are not what I would consider friends. They creep me the fuck out, and I’ve never really experienced a tremendous urge to get to know them on a deeper level. The less of them I encounter, the better, and I know a lot of people … More Check out these curious facts about spiders
As it turns out, however, there is one small trick we can try to alleviate the tremendous load existing inside our domes, and it is incredibly simple in its essence – writing our thoughts down on paper can be a game-changer when dealing with a shrieking brain. Check out the following information regarding the benefits … More Brain feeling overloaded? Try writing down your thoughts
Strong intuition is, in my own humble opinion, a rare and incredibly valuable skill to possess. Without sounding like an arrogant fuck, allow me to state that I feel as though I have a decent amount of intuition, and it has been of tremendous aid to me on several occasions in life. If you’re unsure … More The power of intuition
