Yoga is one of the most effective ways for me to ease tension and chronic pain in my body and help me relax and release any anxiety. I've written before about my autoimmune disease journey and how starting a regular yoga and pilates practice has been a powerful component to my management of chronic pain.
Being a runner with an autoimmune disease has been challenging. Here is what I’ve learned during my battle with running and autoimmune disorders.
My body was deteriorating and at the time I didn't understand why. These were the 11 early warning signs pointing to my autoimmune disease.
A lot of chronic illnesses come with fatigue and other symptoms that impact your energy. Some of them even have exercise intolerance as a symptom. In these illnesses, exercising causes symptoms and…
Long-time chronic illness patient Kate the (Almost) Great shares why you really need to track symptoms of your chronic illness + shares a free printable.
Let's talk about homemaking with chronic illness and the effect it has on our ability to keep up with all the usual homemaking tasks we are responsible for.
35 thoughtful gifts for someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis to help them cope with the stress and pain of daily living with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Vital differences between coping and adapting to life with a chronic illness you need to know to live better today and tomorrow.
A lot of chronic illnesses come with fatigue and other symptoms that impact your energy. Some of them even have exercise intolerance as a symptom. In these illnesses, exercising causes symptoms and…
Some of the best tools I've found to manage chronic illness come from my smartphone. These are the best apps for spoonies I've tried so far!
"If you pay enough attention, you will notice the little clues."
Do you suffer from chronic pain or an autoimmune disease? I made this chronic pain journal just for you so you can track all kinds of things like pain, medication, doctors appointments and more! Calling
how can I work with chronic pain and fatigue? How can I make working with chronic pain and fatigue easier? this post shows you how
"It gives me a chance to have quality of life."
Long-time chronic illness patient Kate the (Almost) Great shares why you really need to track symptoms of your chronic illness + shares a free printable.
The Evidence: Fibromyalgia may be an autoimmune condition In a paradigm shifting new study, researchers were able to trigger fibromyalgia symptoms in healthy mice by injecting them with blood from …
When you struggle with pain and fatigue, how can you rebuild your fitness without hurting your health? Check out 5 online exercise programs for chronic illness.
"That's what happens when your body decides to wage war on itself."
Working full-time with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability is challenging, but possible, in some cases, with the right tips.
When it comes to a chronic health condition like fibromyalgia, the symptoms themselves are difficult enough to deal with. For example, besides the pain, ...
If you want to know how to get rid of psoriasis, we're sharing treatment options as well as tips and natural remedies to help soothe and prevent flare-ups!
Don't let your doctor ignore your chronic pain anymore. Here are the best questions to ask your doctor so they'll take you seriously.
"It's the small things."
Do you suffer from chronic pain or an autoimmune disease? I made this chronic pain journal just for you so you can track all kinds of things like pain, medication, doctors appointments and more! Calling
Does cleaning get the best of you every time? If you have a chronic illness or know somebody who has one, look no further for tips to a clean home.
When you're suffering from physical pain and exhaustion the last thing on your mind is to get up and exercise, at least it was for me. Previously, I shared a post about the benefits of exercising when you have Chronic Illness, Why You Should Exercise When You Have Lyme. You can read that later but
How to unlearn the completion compulsion to be able to pace well with chronic illnesses like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Lyme disease.
Chronic Illness Pacing - What Is It? For anyone with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia or any other chronic illness which leaves you with fatigue as
There are five types of psoriatic arthritis! Learn the differences, what treatments are available, and how to modify your life.
Completing household tasks when you have a chronic illness or disability feels overwhelming. There's cleaning, cooking, and laundry to worry about.
Did you know all of these songs were inspired by chronic illness?
As someone who suffers from chronic illness, when it comes to embarking on a vacation, one cannot underestimate the significance of careful packing. It is an essential step that can make or break the entire trip.
By Forest Tennant, MD, PNN Columnist We initiated the “Arachnoiditis Research Project” about 6 months ago. Our first goal was to pull together what we have learned to this point. While we continue to gather new information, this short report is an interim attempt to get our findings into the pati
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Here's what people with chronic illnesses do to help ER visits go smoother.
