A chronic condition is a health condition that may or may not be curable. Many chronic illnesses are long-term conditions that can present challenges for you if you’re dealing with one or more. We’ll explore some of these challenges and I’ll share healthy tips and strategies to help you cope if you have a chronic condition.
I just learned about this amazing new app and wanted to share it with you guys right away! It’s called Migraine Buddy, it’s free and available for both iOS and Android devices. I’ve checked out all the features and I’m impressed. Below is more about the app and what it can do for you. Migraine …
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One of the worst times in anyone’s life is when they are told they are suffering from a lifelong disease. This is not the kind of news that anyone ever wants to hear. But if you are told this, your most important concern will be to try to find a way to deal with it …
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When I was a girl on May 1st my mom and I would make beautiful May Day baskets. Then we would drive around to deliver them, usually to my grandmother’s houses. I’d set the basket down by the front door, ring the doorbell, and run and hide. It was always fun hiding and watching my …
Wondering how to travel with chronic illness? This post gives you 12 tips for traveling with chronic illness. We recently took the family on a spring break trip to Florida so I thought I’d share a little about our trip with you. I took my laptop on the trip thinking I’d write along the way, …
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A recent article in The New Yorker entitled, “Rewriting the Code of Life” focuses on an interesting idea, originating from a young MIT scientist, Kevin Esvelt. He believes a person’s DNA can be altered to make them immune to certain diseases, like cancer and Lyme disease. As strange and futuristic as this may sound, testing has …
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Author Marlena Lewis Writes New Book Marlena Lewis, a small town author from Selma, Alabama, writes about her life struggles and her diagnosis of Lyme Disease in her book entitled, Don’t Give Up. Marlena was a vibrant and energetic young lady, full of adventure when she decided to join the military at age 21. She …
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Chronic Lyme disease is a hot topic in the news lately. Several celebrities, including Avril Lavigne, Ashley Olsen, Justin Bieber, and Yolanda Foster recently announced they have Lyme. According to the CDC, over 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme each year. And countless others have it but haven’t been diagnosed yet. Just The (Lyme) Facts If you get …
Recently, I’ve seen several stories in the news about famous people with Lyme disease. As more people come forward sharing their experience with this debilitating disease it brings much-needed awareness and can give hope to others. Celebrities With Lyme Disease I’m not typically into celebrity gossip, but I’m curious about reading these particular accounts. I …
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. So, I wanted to compile a list of resources that would be helpful to anyone wanting to learn more about Lyme disease and protect their loved ones. If you live anywhere in the United States (or many other countries throughout the world) this is essential reading. Despite what you …
This morning I read a disturbing article written by David Heitz. I cannot verify his credentials, but he describes himself as a freelance writer who specializes in health/LGBT reporting. The Lyme Disease Controversy In his article, entitled, “No, You Do Not Have Chronic Lyme Disease” (yes, that really is the title) he attempts to make a …
What’s a spoonie? Is it a person who loves spoons….like a foodie who loves food? If you have a chronic illness or know someone who does then you may have heard this term before. But if you’re like me, before my illness with Lyme disease began, I had no knowledge of the term. So, What’s A Spoonie? …
Do you love motivational quotes as much as I do? Sometimes you simply need a little boost to get you moving in the right direction and motivational quotes remind you to keep going and build on your strengths. Here’s a blast from the past… I Get Knocked Down But I Get Up Again (You’re Never …
