How I Use Rhodiola For More Energy Despite Chronic Fatigue

Rhodiola, an adaptogenic herb, may offer noticeable improvements in energy levels for those with chronic fatigue. This guide explores Rhodiola’s benefits, including reduced stress and enhanced performance, while providing dosage recommendations and brand comparisons. Learn how to choose the right Rhodiola supplement and the importance of certifications like USP and NSF.

Heal, Health, Life Hacks, CancerCaroline VuSeptember 5, 2024Good Morning HealthComment

How to Break Free from Instagram Addiction: A Simple Time-Saving Strategy

Navigating recovery while managing chronic fatigue and depression is challenging, especially for cancer survivors and highly sensitive people. Instagram, the only social media app I use on my phone, often becomes a distraction despite my best intentions. ScreenZen has been a game-changer, offering prompts like “Is this important?” and countdowns before accessing the app. This mindful approach, combined with using Instagram on a computer when necessary, helps me stay focused and maintain a healthier balance in my digital life.

Health, Highly Sensitive Person, Life Hacks, Heal, Product ReviewsCaroline VuAugust 2, 2024Comment

It's been 10 years since my breast cancer diagnosis...

Ten years ago, on 2/5/14, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

I had chemotherapy for 4 years, and I still deal with chronic fatigue daily. Looking back at the years during treatment makes it feel surreal and so distant.

I may look fine, but it's present every single day. Some days, I feel like life with this condition is doable. Sometimes, not. When it doesn’t feel doable, I think that maybe it's from the rainy weather, the time of year when we are more susceptible to SAD, maybe I haven’t been moving as much I could be, maybe it’s that time of the month when the feelings get a little wonky.

There are times when I feel pain and as I press around for lumps, I remind myself that tumors are usually not associated with pain, so I'm probably safe, that there's no need for concern. Those who are lucky to not have this experience with cancer don't realize the mental toll of these ups and downs.

It’s a milestone to get to a place where a recurrence is not at the forefront of your thoughts. But it’s normal that the fear is still there. But it can be a motivator to make choices that are better for the body, to recognize your need for emotional support, or to feel so uncomfortable with that feeling, that it propels you to do everything you can within your control to live better, despite the outcome.

Although there are still struggles, I’ve changed my life so much for the better, and throughout, I’ve found the courage to keep moving. I started to paint and fell in love with it.

I was declared NED, , No Evidence of Disease, on 2/5/16. When this day comes around, I usually have mixed feelings, marveling at the time that’s passed by, sad that I still deal with fatigue, and amazed that I’ve found my passion for art this late in life.

If you’re struggling with health or have been for some time, I hope you find the courage and the joy that comes with honoring your feelings, finding support, taking care of yourself, moving forward, changing your life, and finding something that lights you up.