How healthy is your information diet? Is it stressing you out?
We are all of course aware of diets for food, but what about diets for other aspects of our life, such as those that feed our emotional health? I...
Dealing with uncertainty in life and health: Sometimes trees fall on cars
Even when we think we are fully prepared for something, life can throw us a surprise. If you have followed my blogs over the years, this one may sound...
ROYAL pain relieving lotion – Product Review
As many of you know, I live with chronic pain from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia. In my book, blogs, and articles, I talk about many tools for pain. I also write reviews...
The challenge of change
It goes without saying that change is not easy for most people. If life has been a certain way for many years and something alters the course of things,...
Holding in emotions is like holding our breath – Pain implications
I want you to picture what it feels like to hold your breath with your mouth closed and your fingers holding your nose so you can’t breathe any air....
The power of words and judgments on our health
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...
Slowing down our rushed, anxious mind
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...
OSKA Pulse Pain Technology Update!
Disclosure: this blog contains affiliate links and I will receive commission if you decide to purchase from Oska, Inc. using this link. I was provided with a free product...
A test of one of my greatest fears and anxiety
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
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
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...
Justice for patients?
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
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...
