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?
My nose and I encountered a rather rough force over the weekend. I was at our chicken barn unloading large plastic bins from the box of my truck; these bins have a lid that opens like a flap, and they were on their side lying in the back of my truck. I managed to get … More Know your nose
Acne, sadly, is one of those things that no one particularly wishes for, yet it seems to find its way into most of our lives regardless of how much we may try to resist its presence. It commonly begins in adolescence and throughout puberty, but for the most part, it is supposed to stop, or … More Know your pimples
I am a smoker, and I’ve been a smoker for about ten years now. Acknowledging the length of time I’ve already been smoking is a bit jarring, if I am completely honest, but I should clarify that during the first few years of smoking, I was only having one or two a day, which is … More Looking for healthier vape alternatives? Read this
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 don’t recall ever writing a post that simultaneously serves as a cry for help, but there is a first for everything, I suppose. A cry for help is a dramatic way of wording seeking suggestions and advice, but a strong hook in writing typically is not frowned upon. I am 28 and still have … More If you have clear skin, please read this
I’m relatively sure that I have already written a post discussing large water bottles, but because it was a while ago and I’ve since updated my hydration mechanism, I figure we can revisit the topic once again. If I remember correctly, and if I did already write a post discussing a particular water bottle I … More Looking for a large water bottle? Look no further
One of the several long-term side effects I deal with courtesy of having Lyme disease is tremendous neck tension. I have tension in my shoulders and upper back as well, but my neck takes the cake. I honestly crack my neck roughly 10 times a day (ask Blaine if you don’t believe me), and the … More Stiff neck? Read this
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?
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
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)
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
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
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
This past weekend, I had an interesting conversation with an acquaintance of mine. She and I were chatting, trading greetings and what not, when I noticed she was limping a bit. I asked her if she was alright, and she proceeded to start laughing. I must have looked a little perplexed as she noted my … More What are your craziest injuries?
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 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?
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
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?
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
Yesterday’s post discussed the concept of detoxing the body. If you missed it, I basically provided some information, referencing a source, regarding detoxing and an overview of some of the reasons why one might be inclined to detox, and furthermore, some of the benefits of and reasons for doing so. Today’s post will again address … More Read this to learn how to detox your body
Bodily detoxification is a concept that has been around the block once or twice, and its presence isn’t exactly new. I do think, though, that perhaps more people are familiar with detoxing in today’s day and age compared to 50, or 100 years ago; I can’t say for certain whether or not Mother Teresa was … More Read this before you detox
Blaine has been dealing with sweaty feet since I first met him nine years ago. Over time, however, the sweating has increased in severity, to the point that in the last couple of years or so, the bottoms of his feet are literally raw. The skin in between his toes is so worn down it … More Sweaty feet? Read this
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