Over the last year or so I've been looking into all kinds of health benefits of plants and drinks and looking to add more to my diet. Mainly, because of my migraines, but also because I feel more connected with Earth this way. I've always wondered if you could eat sap, and it turns out…
Continue reading ➞ Birch Water: what is it and is it worth the splurge?
At the beginning of the pandemic, I was sitting just fine at home. I had books, TV, my gardening, and writing to keep me occupied. I, honestly, kind of loved it. It was nice not to have tons of plans and I could relax if I wanted to or start new projects. At the start…
Winter is here and your skin probably isn't looking its best. Keep it moisturized and happy with these skincare products that won't break the bank. Forest Bath BombThis bath bomb from Rocky Mountain Soap is amazing. It smells so wonderful and left my skin feeling oh-so-soft. I had never been partial to bath bombs before,…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Skin and Bodycare Favourites for January
There are people at work who exasperate you with their stupidity, there are people at work whom you love, and there’s always, always that one woman who counts calories and wants the world to know it. Recently, a woman at work and I were talking about cake. Seems innocent enough. Cake is delicious and is…
Continue reading ➞ Let’s Talk about our Obsession with Weight
For years I just assumed I’d have to live with migraines; they were there every so often, would knock me down into bed, and would leave for a few day, maybe if I was lucky, a few weeks, giving me respite from the spirit-breaking pain. Eventually, I landed in the ER where I — finally…
Continue reading ➞ Tracking my Near-Chronic Illness Made it Worse
