Laugh every day and live a longer (and happier) life

Laugh every day and live a longer (and happier) life

Last Friday was a really special day for us. We had the launch of my father’s first book and our dear niece Elise’s christening. Here’s my take on the book, why the book launch was so special, why Dermot and I ended up running in Valletta – Dermot in his suit and me in my dress and carrying my shoes – and why laughter is so incredibly good for you. 

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How I overcame food intolerances: from just 8 foods to being able to eat anything

How I overcame food intolerances: from just 8 foods to being able to eat anything

It had never even crossed my mind that I might one day be able to eat anything I want. From being able to eat just 8 foods at my most sensitive, I was happy to see my food choices increase gradually. But there were some foods – like corn – which I knew I would have to avoid for the rest of my life. So being able to eat things like corn again is far beyond a dream come true – because I never even dreamt it might be possible. And here's how I overcame my food sensitivities and how you can too.

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Chronic fatigue to 5km race finish in 6 months

Chronic fatigue to 5km race finish in 6 months

I did it! When walking from the sofa to the kitchen used to feel like a marathon, I never thought taking part in a race would be possible again. So crossing the finish line of the #BkaraSJ 5km running race last Tuesday was a dream come true. And I wish to show anyone suffering from mysterious chronic illnesses similar to what I had that they can get their life back through neural retraining as I did.

Photo by Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club/Multisport 

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Housebound to Italy-bound in 5 months

Housebound to Italy-bound in 5 months

When I was housebound I thought going abroad would never be a possibility again. But our recent holiday in Italy proved that I now have my life back in more ways than I ever thought possible. And I wish to show anyone suffering from mysterious chronic illnesses similar to what I had that they can get their life back through neural retraining as I did.

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7 ways to support someone suffering from a mysterious chronic illness

7 ways to support someone suffering from a mysterious chronic illness

Knowing how challenging living with a mysterious chronic illness can be, I compiled this list of 7 ways that you can support someone suffering from such a condition. This list outlines what you can do to help someone in such a situation or if you yourself are suffering, you might find that the things that I found helpful might also be helpful for you.

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