How Embracing What I Resisted Healed Me from Chronic Illness

“It’s not about time, it’s about choices. How are you spending your choices?” ~Beverly Adamo

Television star Si King has shared touching insights about his late Hairy Biker comrade Dave Myers and his dedication to their work while battling cancer. On the Off Air with Jane and Fi podcast, 58-year-old Si opened up about filming their last series together with Dave, who tragically lost his battle with the disease earlier this year.

Matt Baker has been grappling with a health battle for the past two years which can leave him bedbound.

We don’t even realize how often we block our own present blessings by holding on so tightly.Letting go is not giving up. Letting go is surrendering any needless attachments to particular outcomes and situations. Surrender means showing up in your life with the intention to be your best, and to do the best you know how, without expecting life to be ideal.

As the cold weather sets in, many of us turn to trusty hot water bottles for a bit of extra warmth and comfort on those chilly evenings.

A Scots grandad is set to sue a brickworks after being diagnosed with an incurable lung disease.

Emergency services have rushed to a Scots airport after an aircraft crashed shortly after take-off.

King Charles' traditional Christmas message will be delivered from a former hospital chapel, reflecting the monarch's cancer battle this year.

TV presenter Davina McCall has shown the scar she received after surgery for a “very rare” benign brain tumour.

The Holiday, a classic Christmas rom-com packed with A-list stars, has become a staple of the festive season for many. The film follows the story of Amanda, a movie producer from LA, and Iris from Surrey, who swap homes after their relationships fall apart.

Emergency services have rushed to a Scots airport after an aircraft crashed shortly after take-off.

The Real Housewives of Cheshire reality star, Ampika Pickston, has had a tough week with her former hubby landing in the hospital. Ampika, 43, was just a twenty-something when she married the multimillionaire Mark Pickston, now 58.They shared the joys and trials of raising their son Jake, and even after their split when Ampika was 30, they've stayed close - so much so that they've both popped up on the ITVBe show together. Over the weekend, Ampika let slip that her ex had been laid up in hospital with pneumonia, but thankfully, he's pulling through.

A Heathhall nursery has won a competition for their work on a mindfulness project. First Steps Nursery won a competition run by Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Awareness (DGMHA) in which nurseries from across the region took part.

It is impossible to imagine BBC's Call the Midwife without Helen George. Known for her 50's fringe and blue uniform nurse Franklin is well used to emergencies, yet the actress has a quieter life off-camera. Away from the show, 40 year old Helen - who will be starring in the show's two-part Christmas special this month - lives with her two young daughters, seven year old Wren and Lark, three, who she shares with ex-boyfriend and former co-star, Jack Ashton.

Danny John-Jules, the star of BBC's Death in Paradise, has confessed to ruffling feathers with his unexpected behaviour on set.The actor, known for his role as Officer Dwayne Myers, returned to the beloved BBC drama for its Christmas Special that aired on Sunday (December 22). In anticipation of his comeback, Danny spilled the beans on what used to irk his fellow cast members when he first joined the show seven years ago. He shared: "It's pretty much like walking out your front door for me.

Since it first landed on our screens way back in 2003, Elf has become a Christmas classic.The film follows Buddy, who as an orphan baby crawled into Santa's sack on Christmas Eve and ended up back in the North Pole.There, Santa's elves decide to take him in and raise him as one of their own. Then, when he finds out that his real father, Walter Hobbs is on the naughty list, Buddy travels to New York to meet his real family and spread some Christmas spirit across the city.

Loose Women star Judi Love is a staple on our screens and in the last two years has appeared on the likes of Taskmaster, Noughts + Crosses, The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off and Celebrity Gogglebox. However, a little known fact about Judi is that once she went through such a tough time before fame that she could barely afford to celebrate Christmas. During a Loose Women episode, Judi opened up and confessed to viewers: "Christmas came, and I had something like £87.

A hard-working baker, Lauren Tomlinson, is celebrating a trio of heartwarming Christmas joys - overcoming cancer, expecting a child despite medical odds, and an astonishing £800,000 lottery win. After battling cancer and subsequent surgeries, the 33 year old was told she might struggle to get pregnant.

A Porsche driver was killed after a horror smash on a Scots motorway which left two other people in hospital.

Tom Hanks has sparked fresh health concerns among fans following his appearance on “Saturday Night Live!” over the weekend.The Academy Award-winning actor, 68, appeared on the show to support host Martin Short, alongside stars Scarlett Johansson, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Wiig and John Mulaney.But soon after coming out during the show’s Five-Timers Club segment, fans were quick to spot the “Forrest Gump” actor’s shaking hands.Viewers rushed to social media to raise concerns about Hanks’ health, with one fan writing, “Is Tom Hanks’ hand shaking?”Another added, “I also noticed it!!! And now I am concerned,” while a third wrote, “Is Tom Hanks ok?”“He was on ‘The Graham Norton Show’ a while back and I noticed it there too,” another fan wrote, while a fifth jumped to the actor’s defense, writing, “Considering he’s almost 70! Yeah older people hands tends to shake a little.”The Post has reached out to Hanks’ reps for comment.It’s not the first time the actor’s trembling hands sparked fan concerns on social media.In June 2022, a video showing Hanks’ hands shaking onstage during the Australian premiere of “Elvis” went viral on social media.In the video footage, the Hollywood star’s hands were seen trembling as he appeared to struggle to keep a steady hold on a microphone.Hanks — who went public with his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2013 — moved the mic back and forth between his shaking hands, before attempting to hold the device with both hands as he spoke to the audience.However, fans flocked to social media at the time to shut down speculation about the actor’s health.“He’s still one of the best actors left … his health is his business,” one fan wrote on X.Another fan added that the star’s unsteady hands

Art Evans, famed for his role in Die Hard 2, has passed away at the age of 82 following a long battle with diabetes, his agent has announced.The actor's representatives confirmed he died on December 21 due to complications from diabetes, "a condition he courageously managed for many years." While no further details on his death were provided to Deadline, Art is being remembered fondly by his nearest and dearest. His beloved wife, Babe, paid tribute to the star while appearing on USA Today this week. She said: "Art was not only an incredible actor but a devoted husband, friend, and source of light to everyone who knew him.

All American is coming back soon for a seventh season!

Christmas is just around the corner and families across Scotland are preparing for a holiday filled with their favourite festive films and TV shows.

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Sold all my stuff and headed south. Again.

The Wanted's Max George has been keeping his followers in the loop after the revealing the he required heart surgery.The 36 year old singer has been open about his health journey on Instagram, having recently landed in the hospital after doctors discovered "some issues" with his heart. On Saturday, 21 December he revealed he'd successfully had a pacemaker fitted and even gave fans a glimpse of his collarbone scar. And now, in surprising turn of events, the All Time Low hitmaker has revealed that he accidentally flooded his hospital room post-operation.

battling cancer.According to The Sun, the Princess of Wales, 42, recorded the message as part of her annual “Together at Christmas” service that she hosted earlier this month and will be televised on Christmas Eve.“Welcome to our ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service here at Westminster Abbey,” Middleton began her message. “Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, it is a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies, but it’s also a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all.”“It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life, that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness, so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about,” she continued.

Jingle All the Way is a Christmas classic.

Ruth Langsford has spent the lead-up to Christmas looking after her mum, Joan, after the 94-year-old suffered a nasty fall last week and ended up in hospital with a fractured pelvis. And now, Loose Women star Ruth, 64, has shared a clip of her mum's bruising as she recovers in hospital, with a painful-looking bruise sitting on her head.Taking a video of herself rubbing some Arnica cream, which is meant to soothe bruises, on the injury, Ruth was also seen stroking her mum's hair.

Phil Collins is sharing a sad update about his health.

TV star James Corden became a real-life hero when he rushed to help a woman who fell while shopping.The actor reportedly dashed to the rescue of a woman who suffered a nasty fall and broke her arm while Christmas shopping in London's West End.The Gavin and Stacey star, aged 46, stepped in to assist the injured shopper after seeing her struggle. After calling an ambulance and being informed it would take an hour to arrive, James flagged down a black cab to whisk her off to A&E, according to The Sun.

Tulisa Contostavlos has revealed the health issues that forced her to leave Australia and return to the UK as soon as she left the 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' camp.

Death In Paradise is returning for its Christmas special soon, so who are this year’s guest stars to bring the latest head-scratching case to life?

The hit drama The Vampire Diaries may have wrapped up seven years ago, but the Mystic Falls gang continues to hold a special place in fans' hearts.

Jason Manford has praised staff at Manchester Opera House after a medical emergency stopped the show at the theatre last night.

Death In Paradise season 14 is almost ready to begin so exactly when will it start and who is to star in this Christmas special?

Australian TV presenter Liz Cantor encountered a shocking health scare just weeks before her mum was diagnosed with cancer.The terrifying ordeal emerged for the 42 year old when she discovered a lump on her breast while taking a shower. Liz, who is best known for her presenting duties on Channel 10 News First Queensland, underwent tests after discovering the lump.Thankfully, it wasn't cancer, but the mum of three later revealed that she had been diagnosed with PASH (pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia) - a non-cancerous breast condition that can have the appearance of a tumour.

In 2018, Jim Bowen's passing was confirmed by his wife to BBC Radio Lancashire. It is believed that Jim died naturally after being unwell for several weeks. A close friend shared with Express, at the time: "Jim passed away this morning, he passed away very peacefully.

Arguably one of the best festive chick flick movies with some of the best actors, The Holiday is many people’s favourite annual Christmas movie. Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz and Jude Law star in the film which follows the lives of LA-based movie producer Amanda and Surrey-based Iris, who decide to swap homes over the Christmas holidays, after both experienced disaster in their love lives. Amanda meets Iris' brother Graham (Jude), with whom she falls in love, whilst Iris forms a firm friendship with Miles (Jack Black) - although it's not clear if the relationship is romantic.The movie ends with the foursome enjoying a wholesome Christmas with Graham's two daughters at his home in England.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland teams up with a rival neighbour to protect his community from a notorious crime family.

Some people living with back pain could receive over £400 each month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The DWP released new data showing that over 1.6 million elderly people are now receiving additional financial aid through the Attendance Allowance.

Rumors swirled over the summer about an alleged feud between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, but now they’ve been confirmed amid the actress’ lawsuit against her co-star and director.

The cast of It Ends With Us has been asked about a feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni for months now.

The stars of Gossip Girl have made a lot of money over the years!

Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about her harrowing experience with prescription drug dependency during the Covid lockdown, revealing that she felt like "she was going to die" as she attempted to quit. In a deeply personal interview, the singer and former X Factor judge shared her struggles that persisted for years until January this year, including a candid insight into her time in the I'm A Celebrity jungle. Prior to joining the ITV show, Tulisa battled a secret addiction that nearly took control of her life.

Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about her struggles in the I'm A Celebrity jungle, revealing she suffered a secret anxiety attack and felt like she was "having a breakdown" before leaving Australia. In an emotional podcast interview, the 36 year old singer and former X Factor judge shares her honest account of her time in the jungle, which she had initially hoped would be a "healing journey" and "like therapy".

Georgia Kousoulou has given fans an update on her baby daughter's health following a 'long and stressful' week in hospital.The Towie star, 33, who welcomed her little girl Gigi last month, shared the news that Gigi will be home for Christmas in a heartfelt Instagram post. Alongside snaps of Gigi with nasogastric tubes, Georgia opened up about their tough week in the hospital as Gigi battled bronchitis. She revealed that the illness had worsened to the point where Gigi needed oxygen support, making it an incredibly anxious time for the family.Thankfully, after days filled with stress and uncertainty, Gigi was finally given the green light to return home.