I recently wrote a post discussing a young woman who pushed herself to the absolute limit mentally and physically and ended up having a heart attack. The source of this information was an Instagram reel, and the woman explained how she now has a stint in her chest due to damage from the heart attack. … More Burnout: know the signs (part one)
Life is full of surprises, as most of us know. At times, things are excellent; everything is falling into place, and optimism seems to flow more freely from us when we are excelling. At other times, things are pure shit; nothing can go right no matter what you do, and it seems easier to lay … More The endless agony of trying to decipher life’s injustices
Most of us are familiar with the significance of staying hydrated. Seeing as we are mostly composed of water as human beings, it makes sense that water is something we should be putting back into our bodies, consistently, throughout a given day. Despite the majority of us being well aware of the importance of drinking … More Struggling to drink enough water? Read this
Now that we have thoroughly covered the basis of sciatica in terms of a foundational understanding of what it is, what it encompasses, and how to go about treating it, today’s post will specifically address the relief component. Unfortunately, when it comes to sciatica relief, stretches only do so much. But, when you’re in pain, … More Try these stretches for sciatica relief
Yesterday’s post served as a sort of informational one on the topic of sciatica pain. As I said, if you, unfortunately, have had issues with sciatica pain before, you are well aware of how uncomfortable and miserable it can be. Sciatica pain is more common than you may suspect, and now that we have established … More Here’s how to relieve sciatica pain
If you’re unaware of what sciatica pain is, I consider you lucky, because that likely means you have never had any issues with your own sciatica nerve. If you are savvy with the condition, however, I empathize with you, and I entirely acknowledge how miserable the pain can be. I’m a little reluctant to admit … More Sciatica pain? Read this
I managed to fracture the tip of my left pinky and tear the tendon clean off the bone of my finger back in December. I jammed my pinky off of a rugby ball, and while it hurt like a bitch at the moment, I really did not think this injury would be worthy of much … More Mallet finger? Here’s what to expect
For the final installment in our Gua Sha post series, I figure it would be helpful to discuss how to go about making use of one. Thus far, we have discussed the origins of the tool, as well as the benefits it can offer with regular use, so I think it makes sense to conclude … More Here’s how to use a Gua Sha
Yesterday’s post focused on the concept of a Gua Sha in addition to its history and a general overview of some of the ways in which it is commonly used. As I said, I wasn’t too savvy on the use of a Gua Sha or the benefits it offers with consistent use, so I wanted … More What sorts of benefits does a Gua Sha offer?
Please do not fret if you read the title of today’s post and felt your eyebrows creep into your hairline as a result of your surprise. I wouldn’t think that the term Gua Sha is one with a universal understanding, but, because it has and continues to gain tremendous popularity within the beauty community, I … More What the heck is a Gua Sha?
Continuing with our conversation that began yesterday regarding common misperceptions and myths that exist in the exercise realm, I thought I would share a personal experience before we get into the nitty-gritty. When I was in high school, I was, I suppose you could say, at my peak in terms of athleticism. I was heavily … More Myth versus fact: fitness edition (part two)
As promised at the conclusion of yesterday’s post, today’s will be a continuation of our conversation pertaining to beef tallow. Yesterday’s post provided you with a brief overview of what exactly beef tallow is, and some common uses for it, and today’s post will focus more specifically on the different uses of beef tallow as … More Beef tallow: not just a cooking agent
Beef tallow is something I never gave a tremendous amount of thought to up until relatively recently. The reason behind a new and found interest in this magical stuff is thanks to a local business known as Tallow Twins; founded by two twins I went through school with, these sisters have created a number of … More You really should be using more beef tallow
Neurodivergence is a term that I would argue has gained tremendous traction in the mental health realm over the past couple of years. I feel as though the term was almost unheard of up until relatively recently, and because many people are unfamiliar with the term, I thought I would discuss it here with all … More What does it mean to be neurodivergent?
I’ve debated being more transparent about my marijuana use here on my blog with all of you, my lovely readers, and I think I’ve mostly decided to be a little more forthcoming about it. I suppose the reason for my hesitancy to discuss it openly here is a fear of turning anyone off, but, because … More Where do you get your ganja?
In the likely case you have not heard of mallet finger before, don’t stress. I certainly was not savvy with the term up until about a week ago after demolishing my pinky finger, so I would imagine most people haven’t heard of it before unless they, too, have experienced it. I play in a touch … More Are you familiar with mallet finger?
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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)
