Seven flung down his brush, and had just begun ‘Well, of all the unjust things—’ when his eye chanced to fall upon Alice, as she stood watching them, and he checked himself suddenly: the others looked round also, and all of them bowed low. Five and Seven said nothing, but looked at Two. Two began […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pancake Day is just around the corner (9th of February) so today I am sharing a delicious pancake recipe with you so that you will be able to indulge on the day. Holland & Barrett challenged me to make healthier pancakes using some of their own ingredients and– seeing as I love pancakes– I was […]
My Instagram feed is often filled with beautiful photographs of delicious looking green smoothies. I love the concept of a green smoothie but I have a confession: I have tried many recipes and each time I have never managed more than a couple of sips before declaring there is no way I can drink any […]
If you have read my blog for the last few months you may know that I have completely overhauled my diet as part of my recovery protocol. Food intolerances can most definitely be a contributing factor to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue and I most certainly feel better for cutting out certain food types. However, over […]
It’s been two years since I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It took me around two years to reach that point, which means it’s been four years in total that I have lived with this condition.
There was a television programme on the BBC last week called ‘The Truth About Sugar’. If you missed it, you should be able to catch up with it on the BBC iPlayer. The programme discussed how much sugar is hidden in our diets, how sugary drinks affect appetite and it, of course, mentioned the dangers […]
Changing my diet and giving up food attachments has been a big step in improving my life with fibromyalgia. I’ll be completely honest with you and say it’s something that I was reluctant to do for a long time. I kept coming up with excuses as to why it was not the right time to […]
Our relationship with food seems like a rewarding one and, if you are anything like me, you will love your food and find it oh so very enjoyable. Unfortunately, despite what we are often told, our modern diet isn’t necessarily a very healthy one; especially when you throw chronic illness into the mix.
When you live with Fibromyalgia, you are driven to try numerous supplements, medications and alternative therapies to try and ease your suffering. Over the past year, I have tried various different things.
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