The power of words and judgments on our health
May 8, 2020
I have lived with a neurological movement disorder called dystonia for 20 years. For the first 5 or so years, I looked at it as an evil intruder that...
Oska Pulse recovery update
April 19, 2020
For the past two years I have using a device for pain and other health conditions called OSKA Pulse. OSKA Pulse is a small, portable PEMF device (Pulsed Electromagnetic...
Finding perspective in uncertain times
April 6, 2020
Uncertain times may be the understatement of the year so far. When the news of COVID-19 (coronavirus) caught our attention, many of us were frozen in disbelief and bewilderment....
Campaigning for less stress
March 1, 2020
This is the time of the year when the gloves come off, friends become enemies, logic and reason are replaced by emotion and impulse, and stress is extremely heightened....
100% Self-Care Plan
February 7, 2020
If you were given $100 a week to feed your entire family, how much of that would you use to feed yourself? Change this question and replace it with...
Slowing down our rushed, anxious mind
January 26, 2020
If you are like most people, you probably rush through your day and all of the moments throughout the day. The problem is that we give ourselves a big...
Do you live in protection mode because of your pain?
January 5, 2020
Most of us have heard of the fight-or-flight stress response. It becomes activated when we believe there is a chance we can outfight or outrun real or perceived danger...
OSKA Pulse Pain Technology Update!
December 8, 2019
Two years ago, I began using a device for pain called OSKA Pulse. OSKA Pulse is a small, portable PEMF device (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) designed to break the cycle...
A test of one of my greatest fears and anxiety
December 2, 2019
I think all life events and experiences are learning lessons so in my articles and blogs I share different things I have gone through to try and help others....
Interview – Managing the physical and emotional aspects of dystonia and pain
November 17, 2019
I was recently interviewed by Matthieu Creson for AMADYS, the French Dystonia Association, to share my experience living with dystonia for nearly 20 years, as well as my thoughts...
The power of perspective when living with pain
November 10, 2019
People often tell me how upbeat and positive I am, despite living with pain from dystonia all day, every day for the last 20 years. I would say this...
A mindfulness technique to find peace from stress and pain
November 1, 2019
The other day I was speaking with a client of mine who suffers with a chronic health condition called dystonia, which is accompanied by chronic pain. I also live...
How to find stillness in your life
October 14, 2019
If you are like me and probably most people, in today’s busy world it is a big challenge to be still and mentally at ease. This is such an...
Justice for patients?
October 1, 2019
This is a post by a guest blogger who describes an experience many of us can relate to when it comes to the care we receive from health professionals. by...
Please don’t judge how a person feels based on how they look
September 26, 2019
Human beings are visual creatures, so we often associate how someone feels based on how they look and act. Sadly, this is very short sighted. Many people live with...
