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AxSpA & Ankylosing Spondylitis Flares – What You Should Know
AxSpA & Ankylosing Spondylitis Flares - You can do everything right with AS and still lose mobility and stability in the blink of an eye.
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Interview with Cassandra Brennan at Flight Path Immigration in Taiwan
Today I'm introducing you to Cassandra Brennan, CEO of Flight Path Immigration. Cass is a fellow Canadian and an all-star for the expat community here in Taiwan. I'm excited to introduce you to her so you can learn more about her business Flight Path Immigration, as well as her work here in Taiwan.
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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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Spinning Karma: A Buddhist Comedy by Joshua Samuel Brown
Spinning Karma: A Buddhist Comedy Novel by Joshua Samuel Brown is politically-charged and spiritual adventure through the streets (and spas) of Taipei.
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Fibromyalgia in Taiwan – What You Need To Know
Fibromyalgia in Taiwan - What You Need To Know - If you've landed on this page, you're likely here in Taiwan and have just realized that there is the disturbing lack of information about fibromyalgia in Taiwan. This resource guide for fibro patients offers some helpful advice that you won't hear from your doctor.
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My Top Seven Posts from My Several Worlds in 2020
First of all, the fact that I got so much blogging in this year is wonderful beyond words. When I first started blogging in 2007, I used to blog every day! Showcasing my top lucky seven posts from My Several Worlds in 2020 is a fun way to end the year. Read on to learn about my top favorite posts from 2020.
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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.
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What Happened When I Stopped Taking My Meds
Today marks exactly two years since I started taking Enbrel to help with pain and inflammation from Ankylosing Spondylitis, aka axial spondyloarthritis. In all this time, I’ve been paying out of pocket for Enbrel. My monthly bill for 8 injections is 30,000NT per month. As you can guess, the stress of coming up with this kind of cash each month to keep me out of my wheelchair is exhausting and stressful. I need help. I can’t keep going like this. This post is about the start of the petition process with the Taiwan government to get access to healthcare coverage for Enbrel. Right now, I don’t have access to coverage…
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Book Review: Lord of Formosa
Book Review: In 1624, a boy is born in Japan at the same time as the Dutch were creating a trade settlement in Taiwan. The boy will become Koxinga, Lord of Formosa.
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Book Review: Formosa Moon by Joshua Samuel Brown and Stephanie Huffman
Formosa Moon is an enchanting wander through Taiwan, written as a love story between Taiwan expert and Lonely Planet author, Joshua Samuel Brown; and his partner Stephanie Huffman, a newcomer to Taiwan and to Asia.
