Living with chronic illness means taking the medication that keeps me alive—but also searching for ways to feel lighter, clearer, and more at ease. That’s why I tried oxygen therapy at the Merlin Centre. Could more oxygen be the missing piece in our healing?
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When I had my liver transplant at 32, no one mentioned they would be removing my gallbladder too. It seemed like a small detail at the time, but I soon learned it would change the way I ate forever. A single meal — a hearty chilli with black beans — left me so bloated I could barely move. What I did not realise then was that without a gallbladder, certain foods and habits can trigger painful, balloon-like bloating. Over time, I have learned how to eat in a way that keeps my digestion comfortable, without giving up the foods I love. This is what I wish I had known from the start.
Fasting is not about deprivation. It is about restoration. A time to pause, to breathe, and to let my body do the healing it was always designed to do.
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Brain fog. Panic attacks. Not knowing where I am. My illness has stolen more moments than I can count—until I found something that gave me my life back: my assistance dog
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In the UK today, disabled people are being forced to choose between love and survival. Fall in love, and risk losing your home, your benefits—and your independence. How did we let it come to this?
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What happens when the story that gave so many hope is suddenly called into question?
As revelations unfold around The Salt Path, I reflect on the power of storytelling, the complexity of truth, and whether the emotional impact of a book can still matter—even when the facts start to shift. This isn’t just about one memoir; it’s about the stories we hold close in our healing.
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The Unseen Struggle: Living with Invisible Symptoms After a Liver Transplant A Life-Saving Operation, But Not the End of the Story Seven years ago, I received a liver transplant — a moment that undoubtedly saved my life. I live with Autoimmune Hepatitis Type 2, a rare and chronic condition that, even after a transplant, hasn’t
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How the Fatboy Headdemock Superb Supports My Recovery Recovering from a life-changing illness requires more than medication—it calls for rest, mindfulness, movement, and moments of stillness. Over time, I’ve learned that healing isn’t just about what you do, but about creating a nurturing environment in which your body can recover and your mind can find
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