Hi everyone! I previously wrote a post talking about how I self care and today I thought it would be a good idea to tell you about some of the products that I use and how they have helped me physically and mentally to relax and heal!

Click HERE for previous self care post!

What Is PFFD?

Proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD), also known as Congenital Femoral Deficiency (CFD), is a rare, non-hereditary birth defect that affects the pelvis, particularly the hip bone, and the proximal femur.

The disorder may affect one side or both, with the hip being deformed and the leg shortened.

Because of this condition, I personally have had to wear a prosthetic leg from birth, and undergone operations to fix the deformed leg including having the foot amputated.

Just a quick note; all these experiences are 100% my own and I haven’t been asked to talk about any of these products – also, I live in the UK so all links will more than likely be local to me 🙂

I want to start off by talking about the products that have helped my disability and the pain/sores that come with that specifically as I feel this could benefit people in a similar situation to myself massively!

Stump sores from wearing a prosthesis:

These sores can be so painful and often I can’t wear my prosthesis for a while after suffering with them as they need a chance to heal.

I have only discovered this recently but using Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream has helped me so much.. it’s a thick cream that can be used for any skin complaint – so I thought it was worth a try!



I was amazed that it really seemed to heal the sores a lot quicker than anything I’ve tried previously however it is somewhat expensive.

I bought a bottle of 50ml for £10.

I would highly recommend this product if you are suffering from the same or similar complaints!

My sores were healed in about 3 days, whereas in the past using Aloe Vera Gel they would only heal in about a week.

I also use this product on my chapped lips and the next day they are completely fixed.. this stuff really does work wonders for me 🙂

I have to say though Aloe Vera Gel (what I used previously) is very cooling on the sores which has helped me so I still do use it and would also still recommend this too 🙂

Link to Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream: https://tinyurl.com/yael8mrp

Link to Aloe Vera Gel: https://tinyurl.com/o45q2ls

Back pain from wearing prosthesis:

In the past I had just used a simple hot water bottle on my back pain along with taking CoCodamol tablets; however a few years ago I stumbled across Cura-Heat patches and they are extremely helpful.

They are a patch that you apply directly onto the area that is causing you pain and then they let off a strong (but bearable) heat!

I’ve found they work really well when my back pain is at it’s worst – however I do find them quite expensive for the little amount you get.

Saying that though, I will still purchase them on a particularly bad day as nothing eases the pain as quickly as these patches do!

Link to Cura-Heat: https://tinyurl.com/yautvrr5

Below are some of the products that I spoke briefly about in my previous self care post!

Candles

On a budget: When saving money I will purchase tealights from poundland! (Of course, they are only £1) there are 24 tealights in a pack and they come in multiple scents.

For me, my favourite scent has to be the gorgeous french vanilla 🙂

Link to poundland tealights: https://tinyurl.com/ya9muxqu

Mid price range: When I’m lucky enough to have a little more money to spend, I will purchase a small Yankee Candle Jar!

My favourite scent has to be Vanilla Ice Cream or Pink Sands.. they are both beautiful however Yankee Candle have so many different scents it’s hard to pick favourites!

Link to Yankee Candles: https://tinyurl.com/8xjvytm

High end: I was lucky enough to receive one of these candles as a gift for my birthday last year, but if you have the money to spend I would highly suggest buying from Imperial Candles.

They are made from 100% soy wax.. the scents are gorgeous and even better you get a little treat inside once the wax has melted!

You receive a piece of jewellery worth up to the sum of £2000! I received a beautiful ring in mine!

Link to Imperial Candles: https://tinyurl.com/y94fkbu6

Notebooks and stationery:

On a budget: I have mentioned poundland previously.. because their quality for the price is fantastic! You can get writing straight away and only have spent £1!

I have always been very happy with the quality of my notebooks from poundland!

Link to poundland notebook: https://tinyurl.com/yal63qsy

Mid price range: I purchased my own notebook from The Works – and the price was also amazing! It was in the sale section, though.

The works have many different notebooks to suit many different personalities and I love that they are so fun 🙂 Here is a link to my own notebook: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSYkOiwAF6J/

Link to The Works notebook: https://tinyurl.com/y7a4aff2

High end: I totally adore all of Cath Kidston designs and if I was able to I think I would purchase everything in the shop, including the notebooks!

All of the prints are so unique and fun that they’re impossible not to love!

Here is a link to Cath Kidston notebook: https://tinyurl.com/y77fzhla

Tea:

On a budget: To try and save the most money possible I’d always suggest going to your local supermarket and trying out their own brand of tea!

I have done this many times and found that Sainsbury’s own brand tea is my favourite out of all of them!

Link to Sainsbury’s Basics Tea: https://tinyurl.com/ydxb287m

Mid price range: My favourite medium priced tea has to be Yorkshire Tea Everyday Tea bags.. they are what I would usually buy as they’re so simple yet so tasty! I don’t think you can beat a classic! 🙂

Link to Yorkshire Tea: https://tinyurl.com/y7s24mwx

High end: As pictured below, when I have the money I will buy speciality teas from Twinings. My absolute favourite tea of all time is Twinings Spicy Chai – it’s just delicious!

Link to Twinings: https://tinyurl.com/ycfgnuyu

Seeing friends/family:

On a budget: Invite them over! Have a Netflix night or catch up on some television! It’s really easy to have a great time without spending a penny 🙂

Mid/High end: You could always go out and have a lovely lunch.. below is me and my cousins doing exactly that! We ordered from a lunch menu so got quite the discount (The food was about £6 total and drinks about £2!) 😀

Bath and Shower:

On a budget: An amazing shower gel for a budget is the Imperal Leather Marshmallow!

It smells beautiful and makes any shower feel luxurious! Even better it’s usually on sale often so you can almost always get it for just £1

Link to Imperial Leather: https://tinyurl.com/y8ah36ro

Mid/high price range: I was extremely lucky to have received the below items as gifts last Christmas from my brilliant family members!

That being said.. I would re-purchase them in a heartbeat!

The Body Shop scrub smells and exfoliates amazingly (the scent pictured is fuji green tea) and the Soap and Glory shower gel is so moisturizing!

The big bottle is a Bayliss & Harding shower gel that is affordable and lasts SO long!

Link to The Body Shop: https://tinyurl.com/jebvnaf

Link to Soap & Glory: https://tinyurl.com/35845sy

Link to Bayliss & Harding: https://tinyurl.com/ya6ky5xl



Thanks so much for reading everyone.. and if you have any questions about the products I have mentioned today, please feel free to get in touch with me.

I’d love to hear from you! 🙂

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