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Going On Holiday with ME / CFS and Fibromyalgia
16Apr
Posted in men's health, mental wellbeing, sleep, women's health
I used to really look forward to my holidays, but when I became ill with ME, the thought of going away… honestly – it became a bit of an ordeal for me. This can happen when you are struggling with … Continue reading
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
16Jan
Posted in anxiety, general health, mental wellbeing, pain
When it comes to our physical health problems, it’s important that we also consider our mental wellbeing. As a psychotherapist with a background in Health Psychology, the link between our physical and mental health is always at the forefront of … Continue reading
Fibromyalgia – “Just Because We Don’t Complain, Doesn’t Mean We Aren’t in Pain”
3Aug
Posted in general health, men's health, mental health, women's health
Good day my lovely followers! I hope that everyone is doing as well as possible. I know that some of you have been able to power through and get some kind of work done or you may have even been … Continue reading
9Apr
Posted in bowel, general health, IBD
Some people get a day. Some may get a week, a month, a year. Others may get no warning, simply waking up with a new life. From IBD and cancer, to colonic inertia, pelvic floor dysfunction and bowel trauma, stoma … Continue reading
What I want you to know about invisible illness
8Feb
Posted in bowel, general health, mental health
Not all is what it seems. From the outside, you’d say I’m a healthy, happy young woman who looks fine. Look beyond what your eyes tell you and you’ll find chronic illness. Invisible illness is a condition or disability that’s … Continue reading
DISEASES OFFER A SPEC-TACULAR VIEW
16Dec
Posted in 50+ & life, cancer, thyroid disorders, women's health
This week’s blog is dedicated to my Father who passed away in June of 2011 of cancer. I love and miss you daddy! My father, a former military man, had a wife and two daughters. He did not want any … Continue reading
8Dec
Posted in SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, thyroid disorders
A few weeks ago I was captivated by the beauty of the fog outside. The misty cloud-like blanket covering trees, streets and structures made that morning drive into work a pleasant one. On the elevator, I joked with someone that … Continue reading
WHICH DOCTOR DO YOU HAVE, WHICH PATIENT SHOULD YOU BE?
26Nov
Posted in SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, thyroid disorders
Fortunately many have the luxury of “firing” bad doctors if they want to. However, often some don’t have the advantage of picking and choosing from a large pool of these professionals. Because of where they live, insurance restrictions, or financial … Continue reading
THYROID POETRY (THYROETRY)-THE COLD
4Nov
Posted in thyroid disorders, women's health
November has made its entrance. Time to pull out coats, hats and long pants. Cold weather to a suffering hypo. Can turn a person psycho. No matter what you do, you can’t get warm. Fitted with layers upon layers, you … Continue reading
22Oct
Posted in 50+ & life, thyroid disorders, women's health
WOW YOUR MOM REALLY IS CRAZY is now available. It has always been my dream to write a book, but lack of confidence held me back. I am a testament to the saying “adversity brings out the best in people” … Continue reading
7Oct
Posted in thyroid disorders, women's health
William Shakespeare said, “The eyes are the window to the soul”… If someone were to peak into my eyes, they would see a soul wearing boxing gloves punching the heck out of my thyroid disease. I have spent many years … Continue reading
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) Part 1 – what are the problems?
29Sep
Posted in bladder, pain, physiotherapy
I see many people who are hypermobile, in other words, are able to move certain joints through a greater range. But what is normal? With so many being able to do this including some of the best known athletes, what … Continue reading
INSOMNIA…NOOOOOOO – SLEEP-YEEESSSSSSS
22Sep
Posted in addiction & misuse, allergy, asthma & respiratory, coeliac disease, complementary treatments, diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, nutrition, pain, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
How much sleep do you get? Not getting enough sleep isn’t good.Requiring too much sleep can be just as bad…either way something could be wrong with your health. Sleep has ALWAYS been one of my favorite pastimes,as a teen, I … Continue reading
26Aug
Posted in cancer, coeliac disease, eczema, fertility & infertility, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, nutrition, pain, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
At this moment, while writing this blog post…I am doing something I don’t like to do: getting my hair done. I would rather sit in a dentist chair than spend the many many hours it takes to get my hairconstructed. … Continue reading
19Aug
Posted in allergy, asthma & respiratory, cancer, coeliac disease, diabetes, eczema, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, nutrition, pain, SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
Well, the Olympics are over. Thank God! Now I can get some sleep. I was so sleep deprived. I could have won a gold medal in crankiness. I am in awe when I see the super-human type feats executed by … Continue reading
21Jul
Posted in allergy, cancer, chiropractic, coeliac disease, diabetes, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, pain, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
Since I’ve written a blog post about poop, I feel as though I can talk to you guys about anything. We are all family, right? OK, so, I want to discuss with y’all a word that is even more vile … Continue reading
23Jun
Posted in allergy, asthma & respiratory, cancer, coeliac disease, diabetes, eczema, fertility & infertility, fitness & exercise, general health, healthcare, mental health, nutrition, pain, psoriasis, thyroid disorders, weight, women's health
This week’s blog is dedicated to those who suffer from one or more autoimmune diseases. I take my hat off to you! Having to endure the daily struggles of your respective invisible illness is truly a heroic feat, and in … Continue reading
12May
Posted in pain
Today is Fibromyalgia and M.E/CFS awareness day, the day when the people who live with and charities who support try to raise awareness and inform people about these conditions. M.E Association Uk Fibromyalgia FMA uk Today’s post is dedicated to … Continue reading
Tackling chronic pain – it’s like learning a new language..and unlearning an old
7May
Posted in pain, physiotherapy
Tackling chronic pain is a challenge. Undoubtedly our understanding of pain, the role of the nervous system and other body systems, has advanced to permit a reconceptualisation of the experience and how we can approach it. The knowledge that there … Continue reading
Teaching an old dog new tricks
7May
Posted in pain, physiotherapy
Not that I am calling anyone an ‘old dog’, ’you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is a universally understood phrase implying that once we are set in our ways, change is impossible. This is simply not the case. I am … Continue reading
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