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How to Plan a Vacation When Living With A Chronic Illness

How to Plan a Vacation When Living With A Chronic Illness
The holidays are over; the snow is ever-present, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a cup of tea and start dreaming of warmer places. I’m enjoying the snow in Canada right now but I know I’m looking forward to heading back to Spain in the spring for some sunshine and beach yoga. However,…
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The Best Books on Chronic Pain

The Best Books on Chronic Pain
One thing that helped me recover from chronic illness was finding different perspectives on health, medicine, and healing that I wasn’t getting from my doctors. Before getting ill, my knowledge of healthy living consisted of: live your life how you want, and if unexplainable symptoms emerge, you go to the doctor for a pill. So,…
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The Wellness Guide to Bansko, Bulgaria

The Wellness Guide to Bansko, Bulgaria
Bansko is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In the summer there’s plenty of hiking, mountain biking, and trail running. In the winter, the town fills with ski bums hitting the slopes or snow-shoeing trails. But what about when the sun sets and your muscles are aching? Sure, there’s plenty of bars to head to…
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Surviving the holiday’s with a Chronic Illness

Surviving the holiday’s with a Chronic Illness
The holidays are meant to be a time filled with joy, love, family, and friends. But in reality, the holidays can be a stressful time for those living with a chronic illness. If you have a chronic illness, the holidays might be a time where you feel pressure to perform, to cook or host meals,…
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Nourishing Sleeping Positions For Pain Management

It can be hard to fall asleep due to stress or anxiety, two ailments that seemingly affect everyone at one time or another. But when you factor chronic pain into the mix, falling asleep can become an overwhelming struggle. Nearly 1 in 3 people experiencing chronic pain report problems with their sleeping schedule. Unfortunately, losing…
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What is Restorative Yoga

What is Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a gentle style of yoga meant to help the body rest and heal. I love practicing restorative yoga when I’m having a low energy day. Days when I’m feeling stressed, or when the brain fog is out in full force. On those days, I crash into restorative yoga classes melting into the…
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What is Yin Yoga?

What is Yin Yoga?
I discovered Yin yoga during a hot yoga challenge I did in University. I had signed up with a friend after completing a therapeutic yoga course, but I was not ready for the aerobics type classes offered at the studio. I'd spend at least half the class in a savasana, and grew tired of teachers…
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3 Reasons to Practice Yoga Outside

3 Reasons to Practice Yoga Outside
Today is the first day of summer! And with that comes getting to spend more time outdoors in the sun. I love to practice yoga outside during the summer months. I remember being a kid in school, and whenever spring rolled around and we had a sunny day, we would beg our teachers to let…
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Mindful Eating: an Interview with Sara Best

Mindful Eating: an Interview with Sara Best
I've  talked  on this blog about how mindful eating and nutrition has helped me on my journey to wellness. Yet, when I found Sara Best I knew I needed to pick her brain and share it with you! She is a nutritionist who doesn't talk about food. She uses mindfulness to tackle the problems that cause…
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