Chronic Illness Spotlight: Systemic Lupus
Chronic Illness Spotlight is a series in which different illnesses are highlighted and a Chronic Illness Warrior that lives with the illness is featured. Today’s post will spotlight a Chronic Illness called Systemic Lupus. What is Systemic Lupus? Also known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE, is a chronic illness…
The Trap of Procrastination
Why do today what you can put off tomorrow? That is a comical saying that I have heard several times through the years. It sounds kind of silly but many people, like myself, fall into the trap of procrastination. Trap of Procrastination There are many reasons that someone may put…
Migraine Explained: Headache Phase
To those that do not experience Migraines, it may seem silly to write a post about the Headache Phase of a Migraine. You are probably thinking that a Migraine IS a headache after all. Nothing could be further from the truth! What is the Headache Phase? Headache is the third…
Chronic Illness Spotlight: Atypical Bilateral Trigeminal Neuralgia
Chronic Illness Spotlight is a series in which different illnesses are highlighted and a Chronic Illness Warrior that lives with the illness is featured. Today’s post will spotlight a Chronic Illness called Atypical Bilateral Trigeminal Neuralgia. Atypical Bilateral Trigeminal Neuralgia is a rare type of Trigeminal Neuralgia causes severe nerve…
4 Books to Help Manage Stress
Let’s face it, life is stressful! There are bills to pay, deadlines to meet, places to go and success to achieve. It is easy to get lost in the rat race of life and learning how to manage stress becomes more important with every passing day. Stress that is allowed…
Migraine Explained: Aura
One of the things that makes a Migraine different than an ordinary headache is that a Migraine has phases. Over the next few weeks, I want to take an indepth look at each phase of a Migraine. Today we will be looking at the Aura phase of a Migraine. What…
What I Like to Eat on Migraine Days
I will be the first to admit that what I eat on Migraine days isn’t that healthy. I just let my cravings guide me and honestly, it usually works to settle my stomach and make me feel a bit better. What I Like to Eat on Migraine Days Keep in…
Chronic Illness Spotlight: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis & Fibromyalgia
Chronic Illness Spotlight is a series in which different illnesses are highlighted and a Chronic Illness Warrior that lives with the illness is featured. Today’s post will spotlight a Chronic Illness called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis causes extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, severe headaches and more.…
8 Traits of a Toxic Person
Most of us have come in contact with a person that just sucks the life out of a room. This person may act like the life of the party and “joke” at other peoples expense. There are many traits that indicate someone may be a toxic person, so let’s take…
Migraine Explained: Prodrome
One of the things that makes a migraine different than an ordinary headache is that a migraine has phases. Over the next few weeks, I want to take an indepth look at each phase of a migraine. Today we will be looking at the Prodrome. What is Prodrome? Prodrome is…
