Guest post by Laura Chamberlain from Laura’s Pen One in ten women of reproductive age suffers from Endometriosis. The problem is, not all of them know it. Many of them haven’t even heard of it. It’s a disease in which tissue similar to the Endometrium (the lining of your womb that sheds when you have […]
Natalie’s Personal Health Story Guest post by Natalie from Thrown for a Lupe A month after our second child was born, I was rear-ended in a car accident. Soon after that, my body lost all control as the swelling of systemic inflammation took over. I had done everything in my power to stay flare-free from […]
Guest post by Sheryl from A Chronic Voice My partner massaged shampoo into my hair as I hunched over in the bathtub, shivering with pain. His finger movements were awkward but gentle, which made it all the more endearing. The pain was unbearable, yet I had insisted on a shower as feeling clean grants me […]
This is a guest post written by Kathyrn O’Hara from N:rem Sleep Systems. Living with a chronic pain condition is a daily battle and more often than not, sufferers also experience problems with sleep. Lack of sleep can worsen pain, but increased pain makes it more difficult to sleep- a vicious cycle that’s almost impossible […]
I remember when I was first diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The fatigue I was experiencing blew anything I held felt before completely out of the water. I’d fall asleep, remote in hand, mid-channel surfing. Or I’d be so spent that I was too exhausted to sleep, which of course did not help the situation […]
February is Marfan Syndrome Awareness month and I’ll be completely honest with you. Until I started blogging and came across Shona Louise on Twitter, I had no idea what Marfan was. Perhaps, right now, you are even thinking, “what is Marfan Syndrome?” Shona is a fellow chronic illness blogger who has Marfan Syndrome and I really […]
Chronic illness takes its toll on the body and one area that can suffer in particular is our skin. Dark circles, dull, sallow skin and even breakouts can plague those of us suffering from chronic illnesses. Some conditions even have symptoms that directly affect the skin, causing painful rashes and redness. Although medication may be […]
I have previously discussed the importance of creating a relaxing and peaceful home environment. For me, plants are a big part of achieving this. I feel they have such a positive impact on the look and feel of a room. Typically, I choose cacti and succulents as I find these easy to look after. However, […]
Superfoods are super ingredients for a delicious and healthy smoothie. With the right kitchen equipment, you could combine super fruits and vegetables for an irresistible and nutritious drink. If you’re looking to deliver maximum nutrients to your body in a natural way, superfood smoothies are the way to go. Packed with a generous number […]
Increasingly, people are turning to CBD oil for Fibromyalgia pain relief. Personally, I’ve been using products that contain CBD oil for a little while now and, in my experience, CBD oil is a great alternative to pharmaceuticals for the relief of Fibromyalgia symptoms.
For many people, Christmas is the highlight of the year. It’s a chance eat good food and watch bad TV surrounded by friends and family, reflecting on the year gone by and the year ahead. But for others, Christmas can be a lonely or stressful period that brings chaos and sadness. For me, it’s somewhere […]
My friends are getting married in the summer and as excited as I am for them, I am also selfishly worried about how I will fare on the day. Will I be well on the day itself? Will I cope with a full day of emotions, standing, sitting, socialising and dancing? I hope I will […]
“A Quick Fix Face Guide For Spoonies” When the lovely Donna, aka Fibrogeek, asked me if I wanted to write a guest post regarding make up and chronic illness, I was more than happy to oblige. I’ve been meaning to do a post of this nature over at my blog Chronic Beauty for a while […]
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