Hi, I’m Cheryl. I’m a trained Nutritionist (Nutritional Therapist) and Yoga Teacher.

I coach, write and speak about health and wellness. I also share my ups and downs with living with Chronic Illnesses.


Foods to Avoid for Managing Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Identifying Dietary Triggers and Enhancing Well-being for Those with Fibromyalgia Foods to Avoid for Managing Fibromyalgia Symptoms** OK, let's talk about diet and fibromyalgia. Now living with fibromyalgia can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing symptoms. One often overlooked area is diet, which can play a crucial role ...
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Harnessing the Power of Magnesium: A Natural Ally in Managing Fibromyalgia
Discover How Magnesium Can Alleviate Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Improve Quality of Life through Natural Health Approaches Fibromyalgia can be tough, with its persistent pain and fatigue. But did you know magnesium might help? In this post, I'll dive into how magnesium could be a game-changer for fibromyalgia relief. The Role ...
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Chronically Confused: Navigating the Rollercoaster of Pain and Relief
CLICK TO LISTEN TO THIS POST Warning. A lot of expletives to come, but this is how I'm feeling! The chronic illness mind f*ck! From pain to I'm CURED!!! Is this you? Well, this is me, and this is a chronic illness mind f*ck. I say this because, at this ...
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Stop the Noise: Why Chronic Illness Warriors Need to Ignore Unwanted Health Advice
Chronic Illness Sufferer, ignore the advice. Even the advice I say here! And especially ignore it… …if you know it'll make your chronic illness symptoms worse. I'm sure, like me, you're… …Sick to the back teeth of all the advice. Stop telling me what to do! Why the anger, Cheryl? ...
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Embrace Steadiness and Ease: Rethinking Goals When Living with Chronic Illness.
In the last post I spoke about how as chronic illness sufferers we need to approach everything with steadiness and ease. This came to me as I thought about a saying in yoga where in some yoga classes a yoga teacher may scream… …Sthiram Sukham Asanam, which translates as… Steady, ...
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Embracing the Balancing Act: Finding Harmony in Chronic Illness.
In the last post, I wrote about detachment and how I'm finding it hard to practice it when dealing with a chronic illness. I mean, how can you detach from something that's constantly there? Constantly in your face!!! Like a spot on your face that won't go away. How can ...
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Nourish Your Body: Easy Meal Tips for Chronic Illness
I know how it feels to live with a chronic illness, at times everything feels overwhelming! And the one biggie is meals. Preparing a meal can feel so overwhelming.  Especially when we're experiencing days of pain and discomfort. Although overwhelming, nourishing your body with simple, balanced meals is essential for ...
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Chronic Illness: Embracing Goals Without Pressure
Should we have goals when we have a chronic illness?Hmmmm.I've been reading about detachment.Detachment is when……you can happily live without the things you want.Now that could be goals you've set in life.This could be materialistic things like a new car, a new house or new clothes.Or health goals like losing ...
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Mastering Balanced Meals for Chronic Illness Management
How to Nourish Your Body for Strength and Resilience In the post I'm diving into the world of balanced meals and how they play a crucial role in managing chronic illness. Nourishing your body is essential, whether you're dealing with a chronic condition or not. But when you have a ...
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Elevate Your Mood with Meals You Love!
Transform your diet and mindset by prioritizing satisfying dishes that nourish both body and soul, even on tough days! In this post, I'm talking about the importance of nourishing your body when you have a chronic illness. Eating balanced meals and paying attention to your body's needs is essential, whether ...
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