Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
Last Wellness Wednesday, I blogged 5 ideas for things to do when you are chronically unwell, to keep yourself entertained and happy. You can read them here. This week, I bring you five more ideas! 1. Do a chore. I know, I know, I said that these ideas would entertain you and make you happy! […] Read more…
A common question I see popping up in forums and groups for people with chronic health issues is “how do I stop myself from going crazy with boredom/frustration/loneliness/anger/sadness?” It can be a problematic issue, and it is a catch 22 situation. You feel so unwell because your body is sick, so you inevitably miss out […] Read more…
The next book for our book club will be……”Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn. We will start reading from May 1st, so you now have a couple of weeks to find a copy. We will start discussion June 15th. Happy book hunting and gathering, my bookworms! Blurb: On a warm summer morning in North Carthage, Missouri, it is […] Read more…
The time has come! Our first book club online discussion is here :-). We have the next two weeks to discuss, and then we will start reading our next book on May 1st (the next book will be named on the blog today also!). Winter’s Tale is a book which was published in 1983, written by Mark Helprin. It […] Read more…
Something that I do not see written about much in relation to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and other chronic illnesses, is body image and getting fit. Obviously, it is not the highest priority when you are struggling to gain a good quality of life, so it doesn’t feature so much in […] Read more…
Hello all, on this cloudy Motivational Monday! I spent time yesterday with some of my favourite people in the world, and it really showed me how laughter is the best medicine. It is incredible how much better you feel in a moment of laughter. Subsequently, this week’s motivational quote is going to be: “Against the […] Read more…
For this week’s Foodie Friday, I am looking at the humble lemon, and am giving you a tasty, super easy, no bake slice recipe which I made up recently. I have struggled to post lately because I haven’t been well, so I apologise for my silence! Lemons (and other citric fruits) are considered the lowest fructose […] Read more…