CHRONIC ILLNESS
Chronic illness such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, Crohn's, heart disease, and diabetes, for example, are the leading causes of death and disability in North America. Patients with chronic illnesses and conditions often have to adjust their lifestyle, employment, and dreams.
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8 Women Health Bloggers You Should Follow 2022 Edition
8 Women Health Bloggers You Should Follow - 2022 Edition - My annual blogger round-up includes health advocates from all avenues of life. Check out these powerful and amazing health advocates and give them a shout-out for their hard work! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR PATIENTS AROUND THE WORLD!
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Wisdom of Age: What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
I'm 47 years young today, so I thought I’d write a post about my observations over the decades that addresses that age-old question: What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
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What I Want People To Know About My Invisible Disabilities
My courage is visible. My invisible disabilities are not. When you see me, you can't tell I'm disabled. Here's what I want you to know about my life with invisible disabilities. This is my sixth time participating in Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week.
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8 Women in Pain Health Bloggers You Should Follow
8 Women in Pain Health Bloggers You Should Follow Last year I started an awareness campaign to highlight women in pain health bloggers that you should follow. This is my 2021 edition. Read on to learn more about these incredible women and the work they are doing to assist and inspire chronic pain patients around the world! Melissa Talwar of Support Fibromyalgia Network I’d be hard-pressed to find readers that don’t know about Melissa’s health advocacy work. She’s a National Board Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach trained at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. She is also a Wahls Protocol Certified Professional, and ReCODE Coach (Bredesen Protocol). Melissa was diagnosed with…
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ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS, CHRONIC ILLNESS, CHRONIC PAIN, FEATURES, FIBROMYALGIA, MECFS - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
WEGO Health Awards 2021 – Carrie Kellenberger
It's that time of year again! It’s time to celebrate fellow patient leaders with the WEGO Health Awards. I'm thrilled to say that I've been nominated for the 10th Annual WEGO Health Awards in a number of categories. This post tells you what the awards are about and how you can help by endorsing me, especially if I've made a difference in your own health journey.
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April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month – Dedicated to My Brother
April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month and April 13, being World Sarcoidosis Day, I've dedicated this post to my brother who had sarcoidosis.
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CHRONIC ILLNESS, FEATURES, MECFS - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, MSW INTERVIEWS
Art Therapy Interview with Author/Artist Cameron B. Auxer
Art Therapy Interview with Author/Artist Cameron B. Auxer. Learn how Cameron uses art as a coping technique for chronic illness. Don't forget to check out her new book too!
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Throat Pain with Fibromyalgia – A Moderate to Severe Symptom of Fibro
Throat pain and voice problems with Fibromyalgia is a symptom of severe fibromyalgia that most people don't talk about or mention. Learn more about fibromyalgia complications here.
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The Lunar New Year ‘Effect’ on Chronically Ill Patients Like Me
Lunar New Year in Taiwan. Happy Year of the Ox! As people in Taiwan rejoice at being with their loved ones, I’m grateful to be here in my safe island bubble. But I wish I was planning my trip home this summer.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Taiwan – 3 December
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Taiwan! I've seen zero coverage in Taiwan and I hope this post raises some awareness for the disabled community in Taiwan.
