Low Noise (low-stimulus) ASMR Yoga with BananaBlondie108 Since doing yoga with BananaBlondie108, aka Michelle Muench, over the last couple of years, I've found that, as a yoga teacher, she's open to creating yoga classes fitting all people's abilities. Like this low-stimulus ASMR yoga playlist, below; or the one I did over on her site for a few months while living in The … [Read more...] about Low Stimulus Yoga: Banana Blondie108
Chronic Illness
Part I: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Suicide in Australia
Warning: This post discuses suicide. The following guest post was written by Vanessa Ritchie, who after seeing the documentary on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, on SBS's, The Feed, has not only written a letter of thanks but has been brave and kind enough to share the personal, heart-wrenching stories of her two friends who have sadly become, yet more casualties in the … [Read more...] about Part I: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Suicide in Australia
MCS: The Illness Crippling Australians, Dismissed by Doctors
'An estimated one million Australians suffer from MCS, an extreme allergy to everyday chemicals in cosmetics, air fresheners and cleaning products. While some Australians have chosen to end their own lives rather than live with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Australia’s medical authorities continue to reject calls to recognise the condition as a disease. “Patients get … [Read more...] about MCS: The Illness Crippling Australians, Dismissed by Doctors
Xmas Survival Tips for Spoonies
Christmas for many of us is something we dread as much as we look forward to. Crazy weather, family politics and social commitments can be a cumulative drain. Drawing boundaries on your time and energy is the key. End of year introspection: With the year drawing to a close, it is natural to stop and contemplate the year. Most people’s bucket lists don’t include illness, … [Read more...] about Xmas Survival Tips for Spoonies
Invisible Illnesses – Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Most of my acquaintances are unaware I have lived with fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis (aka Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ CFS) for over 20 years. People are often shocked to discover this. "But you look fine!" Exactly. There are no visible signs when I am well enough to be out and about, and when I am too ill, I can’t leave the house, so people don’t see … [Read more...] about Invisible Illnesses – Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome