CHRONIC ILLNESSES
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- Living Well with Multiple Chronic IllnessesLiving with more than one chronic illness can seem to devastate your life, but it doesn't have to. I don't believe we should have to just learn to live with chronic illnesses, but that we should be empowered to live well with them.
- Medicare and Chronic Illnesses: Test Programs Fall ShortDespite the work of our supposed best and brightest minds, efforts to improve treatments for chronic illnesses are producing scant results.
- The Rise in Chronic Illnesses of American ChildrenThe Journal of American Medicine has dedicated the June 2007 issue to childhood illness. The focus is, specifically, the sharp rise in chronic illnesses of American children
- Chronic Illnesses that Could Worsen if You Are OverweightThis article discusses chronic illnesses that are caused due to being overweight.
- Housekeeping Guide for People with Chronic IllnessesEssential tips for housekeeping for people that have illnesses that rob them of energy. Can also be used for people that simply just need motivation, or don't know how to get started on cleaning their house and keeping it that way.
Longterm Support for Family and Friends with Chronic IllnessThe difficulties of dealing with chronic illnesses are numerous. You can be an amazing anecdote to pain and suffering by committing to stand beside the patient, and love them regardless.- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Symptoms and TreatmentChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious, incurable medical condition. More than 120,000 people die from COPD every year. Common symptoms of COPD are... Serious complications include...
- Core Principles for Parenting a Child with a Chronic IllnessParenting a perfectly healthy child is challenging enough. Parenting one who suffers from a chronic illness is exponentially more challenging and often exasperating. What's the right thing to do?
Why is it a Struggle to Define Chronic Illness?If you were to walk up to a person on the street and ask him what he believed the difference was between illness and health.
Tia-Chi Alternative Medicine Therapy for Chronic Illnesses2.3 million adults have used Tia-Chi, it is considered a form of alternative therapy which has been used for thousands of years in the East.- What Does Quality of Life Mean when You Have a Chronic IllnessI'm sure you have heard the phrase "quality of life", but, when you are diagnosed with a chronic health condition that ultimately changes you and your circumstances, this phrase becomes superficial and leaves you feeling worse rather than better.
- You Don't Look Sick!: Living Well with Invisible Chronic IllnessOne readers opinion on a You Don't Look Sick!: Living Well with Invisible Chronic Illness.
- Coping Tips: How to Deal with People Who Do Not Understand Your Chronic IllnessTips on what you can do for yourself and loved ones on how to handle the pain and pressure of dealing with a chronic illness.
- How to Successfully Cope with a Chronic IllnessFive things to help one live successfully with a chronic illness are listed and explained.
Homeschooling: A Good Option for Kids with Chronic IllnessesWhen we first set out on our homeschooling journey, we did not know that we would have two children with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome (SDS). My oldest child was two and a half when we first decided that we would be a homeschooling family.- Marriage And Chronic Illness: How Being Sick Affects More Than Just the PatientI'm not the only person who has had to accept and deal with the effects of chronic illness. My whole family is impacted by the daily ramifications of living with someone who is chronically ill.
6 Ways to Let Those with Chronic Illness in Your Church Know You Care1 in 3 people in the U.S. have a chronic condition. If it's not you, it's someone sitting next to you.
Online Support for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and FibromyalgiaThrough my many years of being chronically ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, I have found many outlets to lean on for support and resources.- Coping with Chronic Illness in the Era of Managed CareFinancial incentives to deny health care to beneficiaries in managed care organizations. Why this does NOT work for persons with chronic illness and diseases. HIV, AIDS, and mental illness discussed.
- Older Diabetics Have More Chronic Health ProblemsMost older diabetics have other chronic medical problems. These problems often hamper their efforts to manage their diabetes, resulting in even more illness.
ButYouDon'tLookSick.com: Online Site for Those Suffering with a Chronic IllnessButyoudontlooksick.com is a site designed to help those who are suffering with a chronic illness to come and feel at home. You can visit the online store, the message board community and read the ever famous spoon theory!
Should You Tell Your Child that You Have a Chronic Illness?Are you dealing with a chronic illness and wondering if you should discuss your health with your child? If so, there are some things you should consider before making your decision.
Living with Autoimmune Disease: Don't Let a Chronic Illness Rule Your LifeReducing stress is the key to living successfully with an autoimmune disorder. In living with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, I have learned ways to simplify my life.- Chronic Headaches? Take a Closer Look at Your DietIf you are one of the many people who suffer from Headaches, don't underestimate the importance of your daily diet
- How to Deal with Ignorant People when Living with a Chronic IllnessChronically ill and dealing with people (friends or family) who don't understand? Here is some advice on how to deal with them, and how to reach out to people who will understand.
Cat Illnesses - When it is More Than the SnifflesMany dangerous viral infections in cats can begin with an innocent sneeze or sniffle but can turn into a life-threatening illness. Learn how to differentiate the common cold from the deadly virus.
More Online Resources for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and FibromyalgiaWhat I enjoy the most from the personal patient blogs is that they are written by ill people who relate to me. Their daily struggles are my daily struggles. They are able to write about treatments, symptoms, research and medication in layman's terms.- Alternative Medicine: Chronic Pain Relief with AcupressureAcupressure is a method of maintaining health, treating disease and alleviating pain by applying pressure or massaging certain points on the body surfaces.
- Guide to Navigating a HMO as a Person with Chronic IllnessWritten from the point of view of someone who utilizes a HMO, this article includes tips for selecting healthcare coverage and proceeding to gain access to specialists. It also emphasizes the need to be your own advocate when it comes to insurance.
Innocuous Fungi Is Gaining Greater Acceptance As Cause Of Chronic SinusitisScienctist have found that chronic sinusitis may be inflammatory reaction to the presence of fungi in the mucus. This novel idea was initially rejected by medical specialists, but is now being embraced by doctors.
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