Category: Health and Wellbeing
I was diagnosed with ADHD a couple of years ago in my early forties. A lot of people ask why and how being diagnosed with ADHD in my forties changed my life so I thought I would write about it. Lucky you! Now, I have to be honest, a few …
This is a collaboration with Very.co.uk Practicing self care during winter months might seem an impossible task however, the shorter days are the perfect excuse to take some time to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. If the weather is a bit pants and you don’t fancy leaving the …
Grief is weird. It sneaks up on you when you least expect it, knocks you over, and then leaves you sitting on the floor wondering what just happened. Losing someone you love is obvious — but grief can hit after a break-up, a friendship falling apart, losing a job, or …
Do your child’s allergy symptoms interfere with their well-being? Allergies are becoming more common among children nationwide which leads parents to search for treatments that exceed mere symptomatic management. Functional medicine provides a complete solution which investigates the fundamental origins of allergies instead of merely treating the symptoms like sneezing, …
This is a collaborative post with British Boxers When I heard of British Boxers my first thought was “Know what I mean, ‘Arry?”. For the uninitiated, or those under the age of 40, this was Frank Bruno’s punchline (pun intended). Who was Frank Bruno? There’s no hope! Anyway, British Boxers, …
This is a collaborative post In today’s world, where acceptance and understanding are constantly evolving, being a supportive parent to an LGBTQ teen can be both rewarding and challenging. Yet, amidst the celebrations of identity and pride, there can be underlying struggles that are not always visible. Depression, a silent …
This post is in collaboration with Very.co.uk I am a plus sized lady who likes pretty clothes (despite appearances I can scrub up alright for the right occasion) so when I was asked if I would like to pick some plus size occasion wear from Very I jumped at the …
Yesterday I spent the day in the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at the hospital I originally posted this on Facebook and Instagram but, since it was long, decided it deserved its own post here. So here goes: OK, you think you have had a bad day but have you had …
Crohn’s often pops up in the news these days, which is great for highlighting the disease. More and more celebrities are being open about living with the disease and the side effects of the medication, which is not easy given the common misconceptions attached to Crohn’s. I was diagnosed almost …
This is a collaborative post Unfortunately, not all operations go to plan. If you have read my previous posts or follow me on social media, you’ll know that I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in 2012 when Big L was a year old. It was a huge shock as I …
