Tagged as chronic illness

We all need and want to feel connected to others and fully validated, especially during the holidays! However, those of us affected by complex health issues know how profoundly this can affect your holiday experience. This article offers effective strategies for voicing and honoring your needs so you can reclaim the connection and joy that you crave during the holiday season. Please note that these...
November 4, 2022
We wash our clothes with the expectation of getting them clean. Why else would we put ourselves through such a tedious ritual week after week? It turns out that “clean” may be a relative term, at least when it comes to the state of the washer. Washing machines can be a reservoir for bacteria. The good news is this probably isn’t an issue—unless someone in the household is fighting an infection. If...
January 8, 2020
Chronic sleep deprivation, getting insufficient sleep for an extended period of time, has been associated with a slew of -health issues-, ranging from cardiovascular disease to metabolic syndrome. If that’s not bad enough, some chronic conditions can turn poor sleep quality into a deadly threat. Are you at risk? - Sleep deprivation can take a toll on the body. For those who are healthy, it can increase...
January 7, 2020
As millions of us know, there is an epidemic of autoimmune and other chronic diseases, particularly in the Western world. The long list of symptoms is alarming and can cause anyone who’s dealing with them to feel alone, anxious, and helpless. It can be devastating to deal with symptoms such as: - Fatigue - Depression - Pain - Inflammation - Skin issues - Weight gain/loss - Hair loss - Dizziness - Memory...
May 17, 2018