The power of words and judgments on our health
I have lived with a neurological movement disorder called dystonia for 20 years. For the first 5 or so years, I looked at it as an evil intruder that...
PEMF Therapy for Pain & Healing – Update on my experience with OSKA Pulse
Disclosure: this blog contains affiliate links and I will receive commission if you decide to purchase from Oska, Inc. using this link. I was provided with a free product...
If you’re in pain, don’t “be positive.” Be honest.
I often hear people with pain and other chronic health conditions say the following: “I am trying to be positive, but it is so hard!” Other people see us...
Please don’t ever take your health for granted
The other day I ran into my oldest niece who will be 28 in a few months. It made me reflect on my life around the same age, which...
Dystonia, chronic pain and the highly sensitive person
This is an update to a blog I wrote a while ago about a personality trait called “Highly Sensitive Person.” It often comes up as a popular topic due...
When anxiety attacks
If you suffer with anxiety, you know just how crippling it can be. Anxiety is actually a natural response to our environment that is designed to protect us from...
Adapting to Adversity
How one deals with adversity is very unique to the situation and the individual. I have faced great adversity at different times in my life, some of which I...
Oska Pulse Review: Is PEMF pain technology for you?
For the past 10 years, I have been reviewing various products I have been trying for pain. This is because I live with chronic pain from a neurological disorder...
Self-Care Tools for Relieving Stress, Pain, and Muscle Spasms
The products in this blog are for informational purposes only. Please consult a physician before using any of these products. The reader accepts full responsibility for the use of...
Quell Wearable Pain Relief- Product Review
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...
Painless Pain Relieving Lotion – Product Review
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...
Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Happy Fall/Winter! This is one of my favorite times of the year with the clean, crisp air and the leaves changing color. However, I am not a fan of...
What is dystonia and what does it feel like?
It is often very difficult to explain to others what life with dystonia is like, so I want to provide some information about what it is and how it feels. Please...
