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How To Self-Care While On A ‘Deserted Island’

WHAT IS SELF-CARE? Self-care refers to the actions and attitudes which contribute to the maintenance of well-being and health of the individual. [Tweet "Self-care is the actions that contribute to the maintenance of health and well-being."] When living with a chronic illness, this includes taking prescribed medications, regularly exercising, eating healthily and attending appointments with your doctor. As equally important is to maintain positive emotional health and well-being.  For me, what has helped cultivate a positive attitude is the development of a positivity board. This...

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HAWMC Day 20: Going back on the waves…

Welcome to the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge brought together by WEGO Health – a social network for all health activists.  Again, I am participating in the annual Writer’s Month Challenge in which I will be writing about my health activism and health condition based on given prompts. Monday 20th April: Travel Time  If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?  Maybe you've already traveled to an exciting place and want to go back.  We know travelling...

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Cruising and Disability – a perfect match? (Part 1)

Our holiday had started the day before we got on board 'Adventure of the Seas.'  To avoid the stress of travelling and rushing to get to the port on time, my parents and I drove to Southampton on Wednesday and stayed overnight in a Premier Inn close to Southampton Port.  I will admit that the anxiety levels were high, and did work myself up about going on the holiday.  However, the anxiety was not about the cruise itself, but rather...

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HAWMC 2013 Day 26: A pain-free pass…oh what a joy that would be!

    Welcome to the Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge brought together by WEGO Health – a social network for all health activists. Again, I am participating in the annual Writer’s Month Challenge in which I will be writing about my health activism and health condition based upon prompts given. Today’s prompt is as follows: What's a day that you wish you could have used a pain-free pass (either in the future or the past)?  How would being pain or worry-free impact that day?  It...

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