The study conditions were strict and my physicians had rightly put the fear of god in me if I was to even entertain the idea of breaking them or do so accidentally. It was with due reason, sharing my experience could jeopardise the trial integrity, something that could have serious consequences for not… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Proactive Health
Orkambi – A Love Story (Part One).
The origin of the name Jessica is Hebrew, meaning gods grace. When I was younger I used to pay my parents out that they also chose Grace as my second name. In reality they didn’t even realise this at the time. I wouldn’t define myself as religious but I have always… Continue Reading
Why Risk It?
One of the most common topics I see discussed amongst people living with chronic illness and their carers is how to live a ‘normal’ life without being exposed to things that may put their health at risk. That delicate balance between living for today but saving enough for tomorrow. If you… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
Those Who Love Us
A few days ago my husband and I celebrated being a couple for 10 years. Ten freaking years. That makes me feel really old. It is also really special. Not only because that is more than one third of both of our lives but just on the quiet, I think my man is secretly Superman.… Continue Reading
Disrupting Health Care – What I Would Love To See Done Differently
A couple of weeks ago I attended an event hosted by Xero and the incredible Lisa Messenger, Founder and Editor in Chief of Collective Hub. I absolutely adore Lisa’s work particularly Collective Magazine (pictured below) and the message she shares about doing business (and life) differently in order to create change. It shouldn’t really… Continue Reading
The Five Winter Warmers I’m Drinking During Flu Seaon!
In my last post I talked about cold and flu season. The grotty time of year when those of us with chronic illness navigate public spaces with ninja-like sneeze-detection skillz. We need to, because avoiding viruses can save our life. I am hugely appreciative of the support this post received and everyone’s… Continue Reading
Do You Know What Your Flu Can Do?
Winter. Both my favourite and least favourite time of the year. The time when in Australia’s beautiful sunshine state we can finally sleep at night without the need for a cold shower or ten before bed and when the days are finally cool enough to enjoy outdoor activities after 9AM. However there is one… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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