While the term ‘dynamic disability’ is not widely recognized or used in standard medical or…
Tag: chronic illness
![A woman running in front of a backdrop of the sunset. We see the woman's silhouette in black, while the background mountains and clouds are yellow and orange from the sun. Exercise is a natural way of improving gut motility.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/stsp/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img/https://dealingwithdisability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/gut_motility-pixabay-40751-jpg.webp)
How To Improve Gut Motility Naturally
Gut Motility: I have gastroparesis, a gut motility disorder. Gastroparesis, literally meaning ‘paralyzed stomach’, is an…
![A woman sitting on the floor in front of a table that is set for the holidays, with potted pine trees and a red nutcracker decoration. On the floor beside her is a present wrapped in red paper. She is holding a basket with pine needles. Her face is glum and she seems sad and disappointed, common feelings when navigating christmas with chronic illness.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/stsp/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img/https://dealingwithdisability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/christmas-leeloo-thefirst-6173410-scaled.webp)
How to Survive Christmas With Chronic Illness
The holiday season is officially in full swing, and Christmas and the new year are…
![A woman wearing dark grey pants and a dark grey shirt is sitting on top of a grey blanket. She is holding her shoulder and struggling with trauma.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/stsp/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img/https://dealingwithdisability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/chronic-pain-ba-tik-3754299-scaled.webp)
Is Chronic Pain a Disability? How To Claim Benefits
After being diagnosed with gastroparesis a year ago, I had a feeding tube placed in…
![A woman in orange leggings and a white tank top is sitting on a yoga mat, stretching her arms forward toward her legs. She is in front of a large window. Exercise is a way of helping manage fibroids.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/stsp/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img/https://dealingwithdisability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/fibroid-jonathan-borba-3076509-scaled.webp)
The Dangers of Fibroids: Bloating, Weight Gain, Ruptures, and More
As we all know, women’s health issues are vastly under-researched and under-funded. One of these…
![A man is leaning back in his chair, covering his face with his hands due to workplace stress and anxiety. He is seated in front of a wooden work desk with his laptop, phone, and glasses.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/stsp/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img/https://dealingwithdisability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/workplace-thirdman-7984773-scaled.webp)
Can I Sue My Employer for Stress and Anxiety?
In the fast-paced world of employment, juggling career responsibilities, personal life, and maintaining mental health…
![11 lemon slices laid out on a white background. on top of the lemon slives are small yellow flowers and a small essential oil bottle. The bottle is brown with a black lid and green label that says 'lemon eucalyptus'. Lemon is one of the best essential oils for gastroparesis and nausea.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/stsp/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img/https://dealingwithdisability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/essential-oil-doterra-international-llc-6563821-scaled.webp)
The Best Essential Oils For Gastroparesis and Nausea
Gastroparesis is a chronic digestive disorder characterized by the slow or delayed movement of food…
![dozens of lit white and red candles, likely at a church or vigil](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/stsp/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img/https://dealingwithdisability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pexels-irina-anastasiu-54512-scaled.webp)
The 40 Best Christmas Grief Quotes For The Holidays
The holiday season is often synonymous with joy, festivities, and time spent with loved ones….
![A bed with white bed sheets. A person's feet are visible. This person is sleeping deeply due to chronic fatigue syndrome.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/stsp/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img/https://dealingwithdisability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fatigue-pixabay-271897-scaled.webp)
How to Combat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
Chronic fatigue, often referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is…
![Woman in a long red coat and red beret is holding 4 christmas gifts stacked on top of each other, all wrapped in red paper. She is standing in the street and it is snowing.](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/stsp/to_webp,q_lossy,ret_img/https://dealingwithdisability.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/christmas-gifts-jill-wellington-3264665-scaled.webp)
A Guide to the 35 Best Gift Ideas for People With Chronic Pain
Life can be challenging when you’re living with chronic pain, and finding comfort and relief…