by strongerthananything | Mar 20, 2014 | Lifestyle Changes, Thriving Thursday
I know today’s post is going to seem a little old and outdated because it contains some old fashioned advice, but when it comes down to it when you live with chronic pain, you need vitamin D and the best way to get vitamin D is from the Sun. Now I don’t...
by strongerthananything | Mar 19, 2014 | Wellness Wednesday
I could go on and on about this amazing essential oil blend called Peace and Calming, but I will instead just tell you how I use it and how it works for us. I also have a little infographic from younglivingconnect.com that tells you a little more.I use this on the...
by strongerthananything | Mar 18, 2014 | Talk About It Tuesday
Happy Talk About It Tuesday! Today I want to talk about the importance of having a doctor that you can talk to and that will take the time to listen. I recently needed to see an Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) specialist and he was the worst listener of all time. In order to...
by strongerthananything | Mar 17, 2014 | Lifestyle Changes, Move-It Monday, Pain Management
Today’s exercise is one that my chiropractor taught me and that I use almost evry single day. It is great for loosening up tight shoulders and relaxing my upper back. He referred to it as “swinging from the doorways” with his strange but amusing...
by strongerthananything | Mar 15, 2014 | Funny Friday
I do love arts and crafts – but cakes… cakes continue to elude me. I think I would rather eat the icing than design with it! So, enjoy this little image that I found online at facebook.com/MomMomOnTheGo – it cracked me up! Can you relate??? Hope you...
by strongerthananything | Mar 13, 2014 | Lifestyle Changes, Thriving Thursday
Energy conservation. When living with chronic pain and exhaustion, conserving your energy can make a big difference in your sense of accomplishment each day. When you aren’t feeling well and are resting, it is very easy for a day or even multiple days to go by...
by strongerthananything | Mar 11, 2014 | Lifestyle Changes, Talk About It Tuesday
When my children were infants, I remember the wise advice from some veteran moms saying “Rest when the baby rests.” Thinking back on that time when they were so little and so needy, that was THE best new mom advice I ever got. So, here is my...
by strongerthananything | Mar 10, 2014 | Move-It Monday
One of my favorite exercises is the hug stretch. Its easy – you can do it anytime… even if you are still laying in bed… and it helps to relieve some of the upper back, shoulder, and neck’s tight muscles. I hope you enjoy this one! {{Reminder,...
by strongerthananything | Mar 7, 2014 | Funny Friday
Have you laughed today? Yesterday? Has it been a while? We have heard time and again about the medical benefits of laughter – some of the benefits include (credit for this little list goes to...
by strongerthananything | Mar 6, 2014 | Lifestyle Changes, Thriving Thursday
This is my first of what I hope are many Thriving Thursday posts. On Thursdays I want to share tips, tricks, life hacks, etc… that make my life with chronic pain a little simpler and easier. When living in pain, there simply are times when you CANNOT expend...
