The Lighter Side of Medicine

This is Part 1 of my Gallbladder Saga. It was a Friday and I was headed out to shop for some spa items for my friend's craft market, a…

I do not drink pop very often. Basically the only time I drink pop is when paired with an alcoholic beverage or when I am particularly nau…

I have had odd reactions to various medications and a few food items. Some reactions have been simply unpleasant, some have been life-thr…

It's not always the big symptoms or diagnoses that really grind someone down. Sometimes it's all those little extra complications …

To be honest, I am not even sure how many times an 'average' person goes to the washroom. I think when people are young and health…

Migraines are one of the worst and most all-encompassing episodes I have ever dealt with. If you catch them early enough, you can avoid the…

I used to try extremely strict diets and believe that if I stuck to it perfectly, with no slips, no cheat days, no junk, that I would becom…

While 'living in the past' can be quite unhealthy, even harmful, nostalgia is a powerful feeling, and something that powerful can b…

Okay, sure, the vast majority of the time, being so tired that you are ready to fall asleep at any moment of the day can be pretty inconven…

Wheelchairs are intended to provide better accessibility for people who are paralyzed, ill, or who have mobility issues. It is meant to be …

Everyone experiences limitations. Some limitations are physical, some are psychological, some limits are based in athletics, some in music…

I don't think it is any secret that many illnesses carry with them a component of terrible sleeping habits. When pain and inflammation…

Adverse effects can be brutal - they can sometimes be worse than the symptoms of the disease. When you have been on heavy-hitting medicati…

It is fairly clear that sarcastic humour can be a real asset. It can also become cutting to a point of no return. Sarcasm can be used to t…

When you have all sorts of things to do and things you would like to do, low energy can be more than a simple nuisance. It can make you fe…

One thing that I have always done is think about the entertaining aspects of a difficult situation. It is not always easy to do. When you…

Experiencing pain and suffering - either first-hand or through a family member or friend - is always a really tough situation. Watching a …

I would say that most of the time, I am working hard to maintain what I am currently feeling. Not because how I currently feel is all rainb…

Adrenaline, overall, is a wonderful physiological event. It kicks in when we need it the most and helps us make split-second decisions in h…