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Have you ever woken up feeling low, anxious, heart racing, dreading the day that’s about to come? Most of us have at least once or twice. It’s totally normal to wake up anxious or panicked sometimes, says Natalie Wallace, a behavioural therapy clinician at Behavioral Associates in New York. Occasional morning anxiety may stem from […] More
If you have a lot more than decking the halls with boughs of holly on your to-do list this holiday season, then chances are you’re starting to feel overwhelmed. The end of the year is a joyous time, but it can also be a very hectic time. Finishing up big projects at work, getting your […] More
I don’t know about you, but de-worming was a major deal in our household. School holidays in our home, was when my stomach would “get a detox”. When you’re younger, you’re more exposed to dirt, you may occasionally forget to wash your hands after every bathroom run and who knows what playing in the mud […] More
I wouldn’t call myself a big Kacey Musgraves fan, only because I don’t know much about her besides her iconic Met Gala 2019 look. I am, however, obsessed with all things Christmas, so I simply had to watch her special on Amazon Prime. Always a fan of new versions of my favorite holiday classics, I listened intently to the songs she selected, but one specific song struck a chord […] More
“This won’t hurt,” the nurse assures me as she swabs the back of my upper arm with sterilising alcohol. I don’t believe her. Sure, the thingamabob in her hand looks just like a regular plastic stamp, but I’ve seen what lurks in the middle — a needle I’d guess to be at least two centimetres […] More
Between the twinkling lights, yummy seasonal treats, and hilarious ugly holiday sweaters, it is so easy to catch yourself changing the classic lyrics Tis’ the season to be jolly, to Tis’ the season to be stressed. It is the time of year that can bring such joy and create wonderful memories. But, it is also the time […] More
We all have that one drawer or cupboard in the kitchen or bathroom overflowing with all kinds of medicine and medical supplies. But how often do we really take stock of what’s in there, and do we ever take time to clear it out unless we see an empty container? Keeping medication for too long […] More
Being diagnosed and living with HIV now is not what it looked like just ten to twenty years ago. What was once seen as a virus that would “destroy” your life can now safely be described as a manageable chronic condition (just like any other) that not one person ever has to lose their life […] More
