Ilana Estelle

Position:

Author & Writer

Awards / Certifications:

  • Dip. Counselling (OCODL)
  • Dip. Diet and Nutrition (Distinction) (OCODL)
  • Dip. Nutritional Therapy (Distinction) (OCODL)
  • S.N.H.S. Dip. (Stress Management)
  • S.N.H.S. Dip. (Psychotherapy & Counselling)

About the author:

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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Blogs by Ilana Estelle

Date 2 May 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Erik Erikson

Something true: “Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, the better for us all.”  ERIK…
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Date 1 May 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

My Biggest Fight

I've had lots of things to deal with over the years. Physical issues that have tested my resolve, and mental health. But my biggest fight…
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Date 30 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Cheese Salad

Asparagus and Feta Cheese Salad Ingredients: 2 pink or red grapefruit 2 tsp runny honey 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1…
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Date 29 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

More on Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is characterised by sudden and severe facial pain, which can be triggered by simple actions such as eating, speaking, or even touching the…
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Date 28 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

An Iain Thomas quote

Something inspirational: “Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness…
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Date 27 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

The CP Diary Stats

"I'm so tired of waiting, aren't you, for the world to become good and beautiful and kind." - Langston Hughes Let's start by being kind…
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Date 26 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

The Benefits of Morning Runs

There are lots of reasons backed up by science why it's advantageous to go for a run in the morning. Here are just some of…
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Date 25 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Deena Metzger

Something inspirational: "It's what we do for each other that heals." DEENA METZGER It is now we need this. Covid-19 has changed us, it has…
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Date 24 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Telling It 'Like It Is'

"Call a spade a spade" is a figurative expression and refers to someone speaking clearly and directly. Calling something out, straight talking, telling it 'like…
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Date 23 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

An Introduction to the Myelin Sheath

The Myelin Sheath is a protective membrane that wraps around part of certain nerve cells, affecting how fast signals travel through nerve cells. It has…
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Date 22 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

Put You Through Your Paces

Talking about my life has brought me to a place where I am confident and I am more at peace with my thoughts on my…
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Date 21 April 2023
Author Ilana Estelle

A Langston Hughes quote

Something inspirational: “I’m so tired of waiting, aren’t you, for the world to become good and beautiful and kind?” LANGSTON HUGHES
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