My rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey includes the use of essential oils to help keep me well. In addition to having inflammation and pain, people with RA can be more susceptible to infections, colds, and viruses. Brain fog, nausea, and fatigue present other challenges. For symptoms such as sleeplessness, muscle tightness, and headache, I like to start with the gentlest treatments […]
Book Review: Limitless
Limitless is an actionable book by Laura Gassner Otting that invites you to carve your own path in order to live your best life. It’s about work, exploration and discovery, it’s also about living a life that gives you meaning. With meaning comes life satisfaction and consonance. Consonance is the key to becoming limitless, according […]
Live Better: With or Without Chronic Illness
Excellent slide show! A wonderful set of health suggestions by @AuntieStress that anyone can benefit from (agreeing with @careerconsult) https://t.co/SvEpa1VJZw — RonnieAnn (@WorkToTheWise) January 12, 2019 Regardless of whether or not you have a chronic illness, it’s important to commit to living as well as possible. You do the best you can, given your existing […]
Favourite Books of 2018
I love settling into a good book, whether it be an enthralling story, or an informative non-fiction book. Each morning, along with my tea, I devote some time to reading non-fiction. At night, I look forward to crawling into bed, picking up my book and immersing myself in another world. Fiction Albom, Mitch. The Magic […]
Hearing Loss Is No Laughing Matter
Never mind the eyes playing tricks on you. With hearing loss, the ears do, as well. “I’m watching Mary Knival, tonight,” said my mother-in-law. “Who is Mary Knival?” I asked. “No. A-m-e-r-i-c-a-n I-d-o-l,” she replied. And so goes the sometimes funny, frequently frustrating, struggles that I have with hearing loss. Life would be much easier […]