If you have a long-term condition, you’ll probably notice stress makes it worse. Stress also affects the immune system, which can lead to increased susceptibility to colds and other infectious diseases and generally low energy. When we’re stressed, we’re less likely to keep on top of healthy habits that we need to live well and […]
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With back pain awareness week just drawing to a close, today we bring some useful tried and tested tips from fellow spoonies in the Chronic Illness community who live through back pain and want to share what has helped them. Disclaimer:AD- This post is sponsored by The Bad Back Company who do a range of […]
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There’s no doubt about it – chronic illness is hard. When I turned 30 last year, I reflected on how different my life looked to what I had originally planned. But the surprising thing was that amongst the negatives, there were some positives that came from my illness. Lessons that I may never have learned. […]
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This important piece is written by Katherine, who runs the blog thereluctantspoonie.com. When she is not blogging about chronic illness, she work in the sustainable development sector. We’ve also added a section ourselves about the amazing Black creatives in the spoonie community. This article is a brief introduction to the global issue of white privilege […]
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Yesterday, we shared our roundup of the best ways to keep busy during lockdown. and option to do so is by scrapbooking! AD-This post is completely our words but contains a sponsored mention to a great scrapbooking resource! Why scrapbooking is a great idea for those of us with a chronic illness. In an age […]
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Words: Annelise Bretthauer, CFP® Money is a tool for intentional living. The physical piece of paper or number on the computer screen isn’t what’s valuable, it’s the options, the experiences, the nourishment that money can offer that’s meaningful. Financial freedom is empowering and thriving financially lightens our stress load. For those of us managing chronic […]
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It’s so important to eat well, especially when you have health conditions. However, when you have those low energy days, the last thing you want to do is be in the kitchen for a long time, slaving over the hob. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 12 super easy meals to make on […]
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