10 Important things you should know about chronic illness

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I’ve written this article that has 10 Important things you should know about chronic illness to help educate those who want to learn about chronic illness. I want to spread awareness so that friends, family, employers, coworkers, and healthcare professionals can better understand chronic illness. My hope is that an increase in awareness will help […]

Crossroads…

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“Incoming Call — Suretha -Vitalab” The day had finally come where we got the news of our genetic testing. We approached the crossroads quicker than I expected. I starred at my screen for a while before I answered. I have suddenly developed a fear of answering my phone every time it rings. Suretha informed me […]

#FreshBreathCheck With IvoHealth!

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Did you know that February is National Fresh Breath Month? During February’s National Fresh Breath Month, Sunstar GUM is equipping you with quality oral care tools to super-power your oral hygiene routine for that #FreshBreathCheck. Oral hygiene is extremely important as an unhealthy mouth may increase your risk of serious health problems, such as heart […]

It’s all in the Genes…

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I have had my fair share of Dr visits throughout my teenage life, but walking into the Vitalab Office to meet with a fertility Dr, was very new territory. Realisation set in, in that moment for me. We were on the road to starting a family. After many discussions and research with my long time […]

Mother Nature Did Me Dirty…

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There I sit, in a room filled with expecting parents. I sit quietly on my own, notepad and referral documents in hand, just watching. Glancing across the room, I see a couple holding hands, grinning so loving to each other while the expecting mother rubs her swollen belly. To the left of the couple, sit’s […]

The “B” Word…

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The infamous “B” word, or rather, the sentence that we all love to hate… “So when are you guys having a BABY?” Isn’t it funny how this is the question on everyone’s lips literally right after you get back from honeymoon, or at most family functions you go to or even worse when you attend […]

Pulmonary Hypertension Invisible Illness. For me it isn’t…

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November marks the month of bringing this illness to life. Letting it be the star of the show, showing people just how ‘great’ Pulmonary Hypertension is. Pulmonary hypertension might be an invisible illness, but it isn’t invisible to me. Lately I’ve been reminded of how serious my illness really is. This year alone we have […]

Longevity Event – All About Healthy Living with MNI

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Last week I attend my first Longevity Event and it was so amazing! Here is the details of what went down! The  exclusive readers event was held at the gorgeous Munro Boutique Hotel in Houghton. Longevity and MNI (Medical Nutritional Institute) were the hosts for the day, sharing healthy lifestyle tips and prevention’s. The MNI […]

#WorldPHDay

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Every year on May 5, pulmonary hypertension organizations and groups around the world participate in World Pulmonary Hypertension Day activities to raise awareness of this rare and often-misdiagnosed disease and to celebrate the lives of the global PH community. This year, phaware global association (www.phaware.global) has developed an amazing app called PHaware 365. The will […]

Tea Meditation Experience…

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This year I’m all about finding my Zen and in order to do that I have taken up all things Zen’y. From purchasing motivational books to doing yoga classes after work to searching for meditation retreats and finding Tea Meditation ones! I was intrigued when I stumbled upon the advert about the tea meditation and […]