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Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Heatwave Hell
Heatwave Hell How well does your body tolerate heat? Do extreme temperatures leave you begging for mercy? You’d think that living in Arizona for a large portion of my life would have made me heat resilient. And it was true for a good chunk of my time there, that is until fibromyalgia, psoriasis, and psoriaticContinue reading “Heatwave Hell”
Earthley Product Unpacking
See what I ordered! Products I have used for months and new products that I am excited to try!
Healing takes time, don’t rush it!
You’d think that after living with multiple chronic illnesses for as long as I have that I would have this waiting game down pat. I’m improving, but boy is it tough!
I am a fighter!
Not everyone understands why I fight. In fact, some people will never know the demons I have battled and I am happy that they will never be able to comprehend the torment that I have survived.
How and why I am continuing to use straws despite California’s straw law.
This post is not an environmental or political debate. Instead, its purpose is to showcase why some people need plastic straws and to share some options for those who live in or plan to visit California.
Why I Fear Doctors, Hospitals, and Test Results
I know my body well. In fact, I know better than any test or doctor. Not to sound conceited, but not one test or scan has ever shown the destruction that has been taking place in my abdomen since 2003. NOT ONE!! However, my theories have been validated in surgery and each surgery was proved necessary.
Is Your Social Circle Filled With Energy Sucking Vampires?
Is your social circle filled with energy-sucking vampires? Find out how to spot them and learn how to protect your energy!
HOW TO SPOT SOMEONE WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS
Grab your binoculars, looking glasses, and detective kits, because today I am going to share how to spot someone who has a chronic illness!
Chronic Life: Does the waiting ever end?
Living with one or multiple chronic illnesses involves a LOT of waiting. We wait for doctor appointments, test results, pain relief, cures, diagnoses, people to understand, and so much more. But does it ever end? There is no simple answer to this question.
How Charlie’s Angels Prepared Me to Live with a Chronic Illness
Little did I know that a show about beautiful, strong, and intelligent women would also give me the “know-how” I would need to survive life with not just one, but multiple chronic illnesses!
Spring Clean Your Chronic Life
Living with multiple chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis can be messy and the following tips will make cleaning up that mess less painful!
Tears: I hold them back until pain pushes them out
Whether it is one single tear rolling down my cheek or many pouring out of my eyes, they still represent the kind of pain you secretly wish upon the wickedest of people.
One PEMF Device, Two Years, Tons of Pain Relief!
How two years of pemf therapy with Oska Pulse improved my daily pain levels from fibromyalgia, arthritis, and inflammation.
The Disabled Diva’s Blog Weekend Recap Feb 18-22, 2019
The Disabled Diva Blog Feb 18, 2019 Recap. Cinematic Calisthenics. leg cramps from fibromyalgia, and two product reviews!
Four ways I prevent leg cramps
How I prevent leg cramps from fibromyalgia and restless leg syndrome from disturbing my slumber!
Poop Without Fear
If you fear clogging the toilet or having the smell announce your bowel movement to the entire neighborhood, this post if for you! Check out these tips for a better poop!
I Don’t Believe in That Disease
What happens when your doctor does not believe in your chronic illness diagnosis? Find out how they waste your time and money by running duplicate and unnecessary tests. Plus how they put your health at risk by dismissing you.
Love Every Move and Stretch You Make
February is the perfect month to declare how much you love every move your body makes despite the challenges your chronic illness creates. Learn to forgive your body when fibromyalgia, arthritis, endometriosis, or another debilitating disease places limitations on your physical abilities.
Love Yourself Enough to Schedule a Rest Day
The chronically ill are no strangers to downtime, yet the idea of scheduling a rest day feels like a luxury we do not deserve. Here is why we not only deserve rest days but why they are necessary!