Chronic illness patient and blogger Kate the (Almost) Great shares her chronically ill tips for what to do when a doctor isn't listening to you.
WebMD gives you the 411 on Epsom salts -- they've been used for hundreds of years to ease all kinds of aches and pains. A simple soak with them in the tub may help you feel better.
Discover tips for overcoming the physical, mental, emotional, financial, occupational and relational challenges of living with chronic Illness
Discover tips for overcoming the physical, mental, emotional, financial, occupational and relational challenges of living with chronic Illness
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Fibromyalgia can cause periods of widespread pain, fatigue, and stiffness. Learn about the symptoms of fibromyalgia and tips for avoiding flare-ups.
One thing that helps me immensely is hydration. It sounds so simple and obvious, but it is very easy to forget to drink water. Some days, I will realize I
We’re going to look at 9 things a person should know about living with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Navigating life with chronic illness can be much more manageable with the right tools. In this article, I share my tried-and-true chronic illness must haves. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through a link, I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you. This list represents chronic illness essentials that everyone can benefit from, regardless of your condition. That’s because we can all use products that promote: More restful sleep Pain relief Better gut health Reduced toxic load Improved overall health Healthier skin and hair Below are my 15 top chronic illness must haves
Have you tried these hacks?
Chronic Illness Symptom Tracker - why it's important and how to do it to prepare for your next medical appt. Symptom Tracking and more!
Learn about Fibromyalgia Natural Treatment options. Researchers have connected neck and jaw problems. Why this is important for fast relief & maximum recovery?
"Those words would make me swell with joy."
The standard pain scale doesn't really work when you live with chronic pain. There are better ways to express your pain.
Western culture has always considered the mind and body as separate entities. But in recent years science has begun supporting what eastern cultures have embraced for thousands of years. That body and mind are interconnected. Your attitude, thoughts and behavior can trigger the release of chemicals that reduce symptoms associated with chronic conditions like IBS, migraine, anxiety, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia just to name a few. A growing body of institutions are gaining a healthy respect for the mind-body connection. So much so, colleges like Columbia University and Allegany College of Maryland have created programs to teach mind-body
It is estimated that over 1.5 billion people in the world are looking for ways to find relief from chronic pain. Pain is said to be among the most common
Living with chronic illness is challenging. Discover 7 tips for getting through difficult days with chronic illness in this blog post.
If anyone's ever told you to "just get more exercise," show them this.
Western culture has always considered the mind and body as separate entities. But in recent years science has begun supporting what eastern cultures have embraced for thousands of years. That body and mind are interconnected. Your attitude, thoughts and behavior can trigger the release of chemicals that reduce symptoms associated with chronic conditions like IBS, migraine, anxiety, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia just to name a few. A growing body of institutions are gaining a healthy respect for the mind-body connection. So much so, colleges like Columbia University and Allegany College of Maryland have created programs to teach mind-body
So much about living with chronic illness is difficult. (Like, all of it.) But I personally think that the hardest part is accepting you have a chronic illness. I don’t know if it’s denial or not understanding that most people don’t have a symptom you live with or if it’s something else entirely. I just know that it’s damn hard. To make that easier, I thought I would share my tips for how to accept a chronic illness, as well as what that means.
What is Fibromyalgia? Living with fibromyalgia is tough. It invades all parts of your body and affects your quality of life. The major symptom is pain,
It can take years to get an official chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis. While it is nice to finally know why you have been feeling so poorly for so long ...
“I never really feel ‘well,’ but..."
Discover tips for overcoming the physical, mental, emotional, financial, occupational and relational challenges of living with chronic Illness
A story on living with chronic illness and the impact on quality of life. Plus coping strategies to deal with being chronically ill.
Living with chronic illness is damn difficult. If you’re reading this post, you probably know that. I’ve lived with it for over 20 years, and I’ve tried all sorts of different things over the years to make life easier with it. Skip a few decades of struggles by checking out my hacks for chronic disease management in this post.
Chronic Illness Pacing - What Is It? For anyone with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia or any other chronic illness which leaves you with fatigue as
I have celiac disease. I have fibromyalgia. And, most days, I feel like a badass, chronic illnesses and all. Lately, though, living with...
Chronic illness memes for anyone battling a chronic condition such as an autoimmune disease. Sometimes you just need to laugh at it all.
"I feel guilty for being sick."
Western culture has always considered the mind and body as separate entities. But in recent years science has begun supporting what eastern cultures have embraced for thousands of years. That body and mind are interconnected. Your attitude, thoughts and behavior can trigger the release of chemicals that reduce symptoms associated with chronic conditions like IBS, migraine, anxiety, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia just to name a few. A growing body of institutions are gaining a healthy respect for the mind-body connection. So much so, colleges like Columbia University and Allegany College of Maryland have created programs to teach mind-body
Is your relationship tested by chronic illness? My marriage certainly is... The meaning of "in sickness and in health"...
When it comes to chronic illness, there's a lot to learn. Maybe you have a chronic illness, maybe someone in your life has one. I've talked a lot about specific elements to chronic illness over the years, but I thought I would go into some chronic illness basics today, such as the question, "What is considered a chronic illness?"
Are you looking for some ideas of gifts for people with chronic pain?
Living with chronic illness is challenging. Discover 7 tips for getting through difficult days with chronic illness in this blog post.
These products help our community minimize pain, fatigue and dizziness while showering.
For doctors and patients to have a better understanding of how the disease progressing, what could be triggering symptoms/pain, and the impact it is having on the patient's life they both need to see the full story, not just one day or week of the patient's life.
Chronic illness got you feeling like you're running on empty? You're not alone! Here's 5 of the best ways to combat chronic illness burnout.
