Are those with chronic illness, super heroes or just super sick? That is one of the questions that Alison Alexander seeks to answer in her new book, Super Sick: Making Peace with Chronic Illness. The book uses examples from pop culture to explore how culture treats sick people, and how those with … [Read more...]
Breville vs Omega: Juicer Comparison
Comparing the Omega Big Mouth Juicer to the Breville JE98XL Over the last six years, I've used three juicers, including two very similar centrifugal juicers: the Omega BMJ330 and the Breville JE98XL Each has it's advantages and disadvantages. As I've returned to juicing each time I find … [Read more...]
Why you and your family should watch the Unrest Documentary
Why You Should Watch The Documentary Unrest I was sent a screener of the Unrest documentary back in December but by the time I got a chance to watch it the documentary was available on Netflix, so I watched it there. After viewing it I have 5 reasons you should not only watch Unrest, but you … [Read more...]
DineSafe makes dining out with food allergies easier
The UK and Europe are often ahead of the US in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to things that affect our health. I just recently learned that they actually have laws regarding allergen disclosure in restaurants. Man, I wish we had that here - it would make my life so much easier and really … [Read more...]
TENS Unit for Muscle Pain
Have you tried a TENS unit for muscle pain? If not, you should. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It's a small device that sends currents of electrical energy into your muscles via small pads that are placed on your skin. The pads have an adhesive that allows them to … [Read more...]
Movie Review: Cake starring Jennifer Aniston
Cake: A story of chronic pain, depression, & grief When the movie Cake first came out in 2014 the chronic pain community was buzzing about the story and Jennifer Aniston’s portrayal of a woman living with chronic pain. However, the reviews seemed a bit mixed. Some I read loved it and others … [Read more...]
Review of CBD Muscle Rub for Pain Relief
Review of Fay Farm CBD Muscle Rub for Pain Relief There are multiple ways of using cannabinoid products without smoking marijuana, and some that are even legal in non-medical marijuana states, CBD oil is one of those. This review covers using CBD muscle rub for pain relief. When The Fay Farm … [Read more...]
Book Review: Suffered Long Enough by Dr. Bill Rawls
How often have you wished for a doctor who understood what you were going through? I doubt we'd wish chronic pain on anyone, but at the same time, we'd all love to find a doctor who really understands. Dr. Bill Rawls is that doctor, and while you may not be able to visit him in person, he has … [Read more...]
Review: I Love Juice Bar Huntsville
Back in March I noticed a temporary sign up for a new place opening in the Whitesburg/Airport shopping strip that houses Fresh Market and about a dozen restaurants. The name on the sign - Juice Bar. To say I was a little excited was probably an understatement. So, when I saw that I Love Juice Bar … [Read more...]
What’s Your Mantra? – My MantraBand Review
A couple of weeks ago I posted on twitter about my new My MatraBand bracelets. I love them as they consistently remind me to focus on the thoughts I want to be thinking, rather than the negativity around me. I don't even have to look at them to be reminded, just hearing them jangle together or … [Read more...]
