Had I done my research and known that pistachios and almonds are grown in and a real excellence in Sicily, I would have prepared our family holiday differently. One reason that could explain why these nuts are loved and so…
13. How to look after mental health: Strategies and Action plans
Does self-care improve mental health? Based on experience, I’d flip the question around – ‘What happens to our mental health when we don’t self-care?’ – and I’ve got my answer. Rewind to 2015-2019, when I worked full-time and cared for…
12. What things make eczema, asthma, and body inflammation worse?
If, like me and my Son, you have asthma or a skin condition like eczema, you have inflammation in the body. Other health issues linked with body inflammation include painful, aching joints or muscles, changeable bowel motions, or acne. For…
11. What’s emotional well-being and why’s it important?
As caregivers to older family members and/or children, we’re on a constant emotional rollercoaster ride. Emotional well-being is all about how we think and feel. It’s about our sense of well-being, our ability to cope with life events and how we…
1. How life changes when you care for family members
My transformative health and well-being journey started when my sisters and I, born in UK to Cantonese speaking parents, became their carers. This happened when Dad got a 5-years cancer prognosis. To begin with, our family was strong and pulled…
2. Effects of being a carer for family members
Dad’s cancer was progressive and he deteriorated quickly. My health and well-being was definitely impacted by becoming a carer, but at the time, we lived life purposefully, hopefully and to its fullest. Looking back, it was so important to recognise…