Note: this article contains disclosures which might be triggering if you have experienced assault or other forms of abuse. The psychological/spiritual role of illness is a dimension routinely ignored by modern healthcare. It’s important to look at it because of the part it plays in a person’s ability to have a great life while living…
Author: Janet McKenzie, ND
I am a nurse and naturopathic doctor operating a natural health services clinic in Etobicoke, Ontario. The Doctor's Note blog contains advice and resources that I share with clients who have extreme fatigue and/or chronic pain but much of it is relevant to anyone who wants to adopt a health-promoting lifestyle. You can find more information about my background here: https://bit.ly/2piqUWd
Don’t Feed The Trolls
People with chronic illnesses and pain cannot afford to indulge in negativity. Sorry (not sorry) to be so blunt, but there it is. Yes, you are exhausted from chronic pain or illness. Yes, it’s hard not to feel angry or sorry for yourself when no one seems to believe what you say about your symptoms…
5 Pacing Tips
You’ve recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, or maybe you’ve been living with it for a while. The pain is relentless. The exhaustion makes you feel like you’re half dead. And knowing this, your doctor still tells you “Get some exercise. You’ll feel better.” You look at your doctor in stunned amazement. How could a person…
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