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To avoid flare-ups, dermatologists recommend loose-fitting 100% cotton clothing, nothing tight, and never wool right against the skin. Wash everything in a detergent that's both…
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
Personal experience, not medical advice.
For eczema on the hands, dermatologists suggest removing rings before washing, since skin that stays damp under a ring can flare. Use lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free c…
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Crohn's and Colitis Canada's free GoHere app maps washrooms at participating businesses and government buildings along your route, and includes a virtual Access Card you can sho…
Source: Crohn's and Colitis Canada
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Adding a lot of fibre at once can cause gas, which can set off IBS symptoms. The NIH suggests building up slowly, by about 2 to 3 grams a day, to give your body time to adjust.
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
A timed food-and-symptom diary can reveal patterns you'd miss from memory. A 2019 study found that this kind of diary reliably tracked IBS symptoms as they happened and linked t…
Source: Wright-McNaughton M et al., Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology (2019)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Slipping a short length of foam tubing over a toothbrush, spoon or fork makes the handle thicker and eases pressure on sore hand joints. An electric toothbrush is another option.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Large joints are stronger than small ones, so use them wherever you can. A bag with a strap across your body is easier on your joints than carrying the weight in your hand.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Alternate heavy or repetitive tasks with lighter ones and take breaks, so sore joints and tired muscles get a rest. When you do carry something heavy, keep it at waist height an…
Source: Arthritis Society Canada
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Pinching small buttons strains finger joints. A buttonhook helps, and so does choosing loose clothes with zippers or large buttons and pants with a stretch waist.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Restaurant owner friends of mine recommended the Find Me Gluten Free app, and it's become my go-to for finding gluten-free places to eat. You can filter for dedicated gluten-fre…
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Put short rest periods into the day on purpose rather than pushing until empty. The British Thyroid Foundation suggests trial and error to find the rest pattern that works best …
Source: Woollven A, British Thyroid Foundation (2024)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
On low-energy days, sort tasks into "must do", "can wait" and "can hand off". The British Thyroid Foundation also suggests starting with the smaller tasks so the list feels less…
Source: Woollven A, British Thyroid Foundation (2024)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Small layout changes at home or work can save energy, like moving appliances so there's less getting up and down. Keep daily-use items at counter height, close to where you use …
Source: Woollven A, British Thyroid Foundation (2024)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Keep a simple diary of how the day felt alongside what happened: routine changes, social plans, busy weeks. The British Thyroid Foundation notes this can show, for example, that…
Source: Woollven A, British Thyroid Foundation (2026)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
The British Thyroid Foundation lists concentration problems ("brain fog") and short-term memory lapses among thyroid-related symptoms. It suggests letting family, colleagues and…
Source: British Thyroid Foundation (2024)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
When anxiety spikes, move somewhere quieter if you can. Breathe in slowly through your nose, hold for a few seconds, then let it out slowly through your mouth, with a hand on yo…
Source: Mental Health Commission of Canada (2021)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
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To ground yourself, find at least one thing you can see, hear, feel, taste and smell. It's fine if your mind wanders; just come back to your senses and carry on.
Source: Mental Health Commission of Canada (2021)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
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Jot down the activities that reliably help, like making tea, upbeat music, a walk outside or stretching, so there's a ready-made menu when thinking clearly is hard. If you use a…
Source: Mental Health Commission of Canada (2021)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
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Set a short daily slot to write worries down and work on solutions. When a worry pops up at other times, tell yourself you'll set it aside for worry time. The NHS says this gets…
Source: NHS Every Mind Matters (2026)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
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For each worry, ask whether there's anything practical you can do. If there is, write a specific plan covering what, how and when, and do any part you can right now. For worries…
Source: NHS Every Mind Matters (2026)
Personal experience, not medical advice.
Struggling right now? Call or text 988 (Canada/US). More support options