Having an illness like fibromyalgia is not a reflection of your character. No one works harder than someone with a chronic illness – every day is a struggle to work through symptoms and do your abs…
How CBD oil improved my sleep. I finally went from constant insomnia to falling asleep easily almost every night - and sleeping soundly through the night.
I’ve just started a new naturopathic protocol, focusing on healing my digestive tract.My naturopath wants to start with the digestive tract for a couple of reasons. First of all, my IBS and p…
Mornings are tough when you live with fibromyalgia. If you’re like me, you wake up stiff and tired, and shuffle out of bed. I usually sit in a stupor, drinking tea, eating breakfast and watch…
Having an illness like fibromyalgia is not a reflection of your character. No one works harder than someone with a chronic illness – every day is a struggle to work through symptoms and do your abs…
Meditation is a way to practice being present. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in the field of meditation and medicine, meditation is a practice of cultivating mindfulness, which means ̶…
The world seems upside down at the moment, and the headlines are truly overwhelming, full of the pain and suffering experienced by so many as a result of the pandemic and systemic racism in …
A recent study investigated whether it would be effective to treat fibromyalgia patients with an anti-viral and anti-inflammatory drug combination that is normally used to treat the herpes virus (…
On Monday evening I attended the first ever Self-Care Movement Summit in Toronto, Canada. We arrived at the Mars building, a downtown hub of innovative tech and entrepreneurial companies, to…
It seems that the natural patina process is a very sought after topic right now – I get questions all the time. It’s really a lot of experimenting, and essentially you need to have fun …
Having an illness like fibromyalgia is not a reflection of your character. No one works harder than someone with a chronic illness – every day is a struggle to work through symptoms and do your abs…
I am not alone in facing mental distress caused by a chronic pain condition. In fact, chronic pain and depression often occur alongside each other.
Chronic illness is isolating. Spending hours alone every day can be lonely. Here’s what I have learned about embracing solitude and learning to be comfortable in my own company. Before the pa…
Having an illness like fibromyalgia is not a reflection of your character. No one works harder than someone with a chronic illness – every day is a struggle to work through symptoms and do your abs…
Life with chronic pain is tough work. Katarina and Kyrtsina share their six top tips for living with chronic pain to make everyday life easier.
"If you live with chronic neck or back pain, sleep has probably become a challenge for you." Learn how to sleep with back pain.
Life with a chronic condition is a kind of quiet extreme. Often, you’ll find us resting at home, surrounded by blankets, pillows, heating pads, tea cups, pill bottles, furry friends and a tab…
Is eating well with chronic illness a luxury? When I first got diagnosed, I thought so. The significant pain I was experiencing in the muscles around my shoulder blades made it impossible for me to…
For those of us who have a chronic illness, the best advice, information and insight on how to live with our conditions comes from the amazing community of bloggers. These writers share their healt…
-Robert Frost When I yearn for ‘normal’ instead of a life with chronic illness, it helps to remember that I’ve learned so much from this life less travelled. Strength, mindf…
I had an appointment with my naturopath last week. She was happy with my progress so far. My stomach issues have been much better. Last August, I did a food sensitivity test in combination with a …
Fibromyalgia isn’t all in your head…It’s in your hands. Wait. What? A breakthrough study has found a clear tissue differentiation in the hands of women with fibromyalgia. Researchers took biopsies …
In the "It's in My Blood" Series, Katarina Zulak strikes me as an artistic and intelligent soul who's into calligraphy, writing, and more!
By now, who hasn’t heard that they should be eating antioxidants? But have you got the message about why you should be anti oxidants in the first place, especially if you have a chronic il…
Fatigue is a disabling symptom of fibromyalgia – but I have benefited from several supplements which improve my energy. This article explains the difference between adrenal and mitochondrial energy…
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no w…
The last year has been a slow but definite change in my illness and my outlook. At the end of 2015 I was managing my fibromyalgia, more or less, and struggling through a part time social work degre…
As part of the Chronic Illness Bloggers network, I’m excited to participate in the first Holiday Giveaway! The prizes donated by CIB sponsors (see below) are all focused on supporting people…
If you have fibromyalgia, could massage be the effective, natural and drug-free treatment you have been looking for to treat your muscle pain? If there is one hallmark symptom of fibromyalgia, it h…
New research into drug therapies helps people with fibromyalgia increase their treatment options. Learning about these new medication options can help you and your doctor you find the best treatmen…
My husband and I have decided the time is finally right to start family planning – or as right as it ever will be! For most (hetero) couples, this might be as simple as throwing out the birth…
Part of being a health nerd means enjoying reading research. As a health nerd and a blogger I figured I should start a series of the most interesting recent research on chronic conditions. Learning…
The first part of my natural treatment protocol for FM was focused on healing my digestive tract (which I described in a previous post). The second phase is to begin incorporating d-ribose. D-ribos…
Yoga. It’s everywhere. From passers-by on the sidewalk toting yoga mats, to health headlines in the media, it seems like yoga has saturated the mainstream. But if you live with a chronic condition,…
I usually never write a letter of complaint after I have a(nother) bad experience with a health provider. I just want to move on. In some cases I am afraid commenting will affect my treatment. In o…
Interested in natural treatments for fibromyalgia or chronic pain?Learn about how tart cherries, one of the top antioxidant and anti-inflammatory foods, can reduce pain and alleviate insomnia. Many…
Can probiotics help treat fibromyalgia? According to science, probiotics can strengthen the immune system, which is compromised in people with fibromyalgia. Probiotics may help relieve stress, anxi…
I recently began reading Toni Bernhard’s wonderful book How to Live Well with Chronic Illness. I was inspired to write this post after reading a section in her book where she outlines her …
Originally published on ProHealth.com I’m sitting here at home, in the middle of the afternoon, still in my pyjamas. All I have accomplished today is breakfast and coffee. Over the past, we…
On Monday evening I attended the first ever Self-Care Movement Summit in Toronto, Canada. We arrived at the Mars building, a downtown hub of innovative tech and entrepreneurial companies, to…
You probably vividly remember that moment when you sat in a doctor’s office and were told that the explanation for all your confusing symptoms was summed up in a word: fibromyalgia. For some …
Managing fibromyalgia involves making multiple lifestyle changes. It’s like having a black belt in New Year’s resolutions. The science of habits can help you actually stick to your reso…
