Terri’s Little Haven is a cozy corner of the web where Terri, a Southern lifestyle blogger navigating life with chronic pain and disability, shares heartfelt stories, homey hacks, and real-life tips for living beautifully and joyfully, no matter what life throws your way. From accessible travel adventures to down-to-earth self-care and comfy home ideas, every post is infused with warmth, wit, and a whole lot of Southern charm.
Friendly Disclaimer:
We’re diving into some personal and intimate topics in this post: yes, we’re going below the belt. If you’re not ready for that kind of real talk, feel free to bookmark this one for later. For everyone else, let’s have an open, honest conversation about menopause and what it means for your body.
Content Warning: This post contains a graphic image of a wound. Viewer discretion is advised.
What is MRSA, Really?
After a surgical procedure, I developed a painful MRSA staph infection that took months and multiple antibiotics to overcome. Here’s how I recognized it, what helped, and what I learned through the healing process.
Applying for disability can feel overwhelming but with the right approach and support you can win your claim. Here are practical tips from my journey living with chronic pain.
Living with chronic pain isn’t easy, but baking bread brings comfort, purpose, and a gentle rhythm to my days, one loaf at a time.
It is time to start thinking about and do your best to accomplish your healthy New Year’s resolutions. Well, it is a good thing that 2018 food trends are all about health so it will be easier to stay concentrated and to finally alter your eating habits. This year the focus will be on vegetables, digestive health, gluten-free food and…
If you feel a little “off,” you’re not alone. Many people don’t feel like themselves and experience strange things when Mercury is in retrograde. Maybe you’ve heard the term, but you don’t know what it means or how it could affect your mood, balance, or more. You might even notice more problems with technology and communication to go along with your…
For many people, getting a tummy tuck is a great option for removing excess skin that has accumulated around their midsection over the years. But while you might be looking forward to the final results of this cosmetic surgery, it’s important that you come into this situation with your eyes wide open and your mind and body prepared for what…
If you’re committed to healthy weight loss, it can take months or even years to take off all the pounds you’ve put on over the years. But with each pound lower that the scale gets, you’ll start feeling like your weight loss goal is more and more attainable. However, as you near your goal weight, you might come to find…
Benefits of Using an Elliptical Bike: Staying fit and healthy is a top priority for many people these days. With the busy and fast-paced lifestyle that most of us lead, it can be quite challenging to find the time and motivation to exercise regularly. However, using an elliptical bike offers a convenient and effective way to stay active and maintain your…
Ligandrol, commonly called LGD-4033 SARMs or VK5221, is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) used for treating osteoporosis and muscle wasting. While Viking Therapeutics is still developing it, it was Ligand Pharmaceuticals that first discovered it. It’s, therefore, a relatively new drug that is still under investigation. LGD-4033 is an effective drug for building lean muscles and also for preventing…
I hit my 60s a couple of years ago, and it’s been quite the ride so far! Along the way, I’ve learned the importance of balance, especially as life gets busier and more full. Balance. What does that even mean? According to Google, it means: “a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.” So, to…
If you have a “bone” to pick about Australia’s bone health situation, then you may be justified. According to Osteoporosis Australia’s burden of disease report in 2016, an Australian is likely to snap, break, or crack a bone as often as every 3.4 minutes. Moreover, the cost of treating fractures is expected to hit $33.6 billion by 2022—a milestone year…
