Do you feel that your chronic illness or other aspects of life make it difficult to make and keep plans?
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Quit or Modify? The Choice is Yours!
Let’s get real, even life without a painful chronic illness can be difficult, but throw in an incurable injury or illness and it can be enough to make anyone want to throw in the towel.
My New Year’s Wish For You!
As we begin a new chapter in our lives, I want to share my wish for you. My wish is quite simple, yet at the same time most complicated.
Twelve Ways to Improve Your Chronic Life
Every year I see hundreds if not thousands of posts on social media from people with chronic illnesses wishing for a better new year. Their wishes for less pain, more energy, and for an easier life are not unreasonable. The problem is that they are just that, wishes. Today I am going to share 12 ways to make them a reality.
Are you underestimating your ability?
Our illnesses have the ability to make us doubt everything about us…. but could there be times when they are lying?
Don’t travel this holiday season if……
Today I want to tell you that it is okay to not be okay with traveling during the holiday season! And here is why!
I feel like dancing!
When my chronic illnesses first stole my ability to hit the dance floor, I didn’t really think much about what I had lost…. Then last year a burning desire to move my feet ignited……..
Is your home keeping you sick?
*This post contains affiliate links Is your home making you sick? Sadly, it probably is and you just don’t know it. Later this month, June 25th to be exact, I will be attending a free online summit that is all about transforming our toxic homes. The Toxic Home Transformation Summit is a free onlineContinue reading “Is your home keeping you sick?”
PEMF Therapy is Freaking Fantastic and a Few Other “F” Words!
PEMF therapy with Oska Pulse is freaking fantastic and a few other “F” words too. Find out what they are and what they mean to me.
Sentenced to Death: When a New Pain is Dismissed Because of Your Chronic Illness
Have healthcare professionals dismissed a new pain/symptom or blamed it on your chronic illness, depression, or weight? This is not healthcare! It is a death sentence!!!
Why taking a post trip vacation is necessary for my chronic body
Many of us are exhausted before we hop in the car or board our flights. The time spent doing laundry, packing, and planning our excursions decreases and sometimes depletes our already limited energy supply. Then there is the trip itself. No matter how relaxing of a getaway I plan, it is always tiring
A day at the beach revealed an awesome surprise
In my latest Oska Pulse Journey update, I am sharing what this drug-free pain relief device has done for me in four months that my doctors haven’t been able to do in seventeen years.
Get to know Elysha
Getting to know Elysha Guest Post Written By Elysha Ludwig Hey everyone! So excited to share my story, the good things and everyday struggles. I just wanted to give you a brief view on my illness. In 2014 I got sick. I had extreme abdominal pain and nausea. I was in and out of theContinue reading “Get to know Elysha”
Get to know Zeva the Diva
Getting to know Zeva the Diva Besides being an adorable Chihuahua, I am also a working gal. I am a trained therapy dog. I was trained specifically for my former mom who passed away from cancer a year and a half ago. Before she passed she asked her friend to take me in because sheContinue reading “Get to know Zeva the Diva”
The sound of silence
When we think about pollution we often envision brown skies and soot covered mountains. But how often do we think about noise pollution when looking for a new home?
Until I moved to California I never considered how much of an impact noise might have on my chronic body
My body failed to meet my expectations
I have been living with multiple chronic illnesses for over 17 years. Throughout this time I have learned to expect my body to fail my expectations. Some of those failures were due to my own unrealistic expectations of what I wanted to do and others were the result of my conditions progressing making it impossible for my body to do what it had been. If I have learned anything throughout my chronic life it is that I should always expect the unexpected…..
Free Emergency Medical Information Wallet Card
I am giving away a free downloadable emergency medical information wallet card. Whether you are going on vacation or going grocery shopping, it is important for those of us who have one or more chronic health issues to have important information on us at all times.
Moving Mayhem
Stress is my enemy. I do my best to plan and schedule appointments and outings in a manner that won’t increase my stress/pain level or spark an anxiety attack. However, some times life throws some unexpected curve balls and I have to push through pain, anxiety, and fatigue to deal with them. A month ago we were given notice
The Disabled Diva’s Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Looking for the perfect gift for your mom? Does she have a chronic illness or pain? Here are some unique ideas that will surely say I love you mom! Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission to fund my coffee drinking habit if you use these links to make aContinue reading “The Disabled Diva’s Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas”
Oska Pulse Journey Week 5: Addressing pain instead of putting a Band-Aid on it
Ready to begin your own Oska Pulse journey? *Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. Meaning that at no additional cost to you, I receive a commission when you make a purchase through my links. Discount code has changed since the publishing of this post. Request my secret code here! Click here for update number six