When Bodies Break: New Book from the Chronic Illness Community
I am proud to bursting of being a contributor to the exciting new book, When Bodies Break: How we survive and thrive with illness and disability. In it, thirty-two inspiring and resilient chronic illness warriors share their stories of struggle, strength and survival. When Bodies Break is the brainchild of Cam B. Auxer, the woman…
How Acupuncture Can Help Your RA
Treating RA and its symptoms involves a toolbox with a wide variety of regimens and approaches. In one of my new articles for HealthCentral, I took a look at acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis: “Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rely on a number of treatments and techniques to deal with the symptoms and pain. Many…
How Mental Health Resources Can Help You Live Better With RA
RA affects your physical health, but also your mental and emotional health. In one of my new articles for HealthCentral, I took a look at the mental health resources that can help you heal and move forward: “Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not easy. Adapting to the repeated changes and losses that can accompany…
#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 12: Everyone Needs a Toolbox
Image description: an illustration of a path through the forest. Next to the path sits a dog with a wounded pawl lifted. On the path is a penguin with a toolbox. Image has the number 12 placed in a tree and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for…
12 Must-Reads if You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
It’s no secret that I’m a complete book nerd. I learned from books, I love the adventure of books… Essentially, books make me happy. Books can also be a great way of learning more about rheumatoid arthritis and when written by people who live with RA, even better. In my new slideshow for HealthCentral, I’ve…
#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 11: A Colourful Life
Image description: Colourful it pencils are arranged to create a heart surrounded by the business end of the pencils.. Image has the number 11 is a heart placed in the middle and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries…
#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 10: A Day in the Life of Royalty
Image description: a pawn chess piece with the crown stands between two lineups of white and black pawns. Image has the number 10 is a crown and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. Who…
#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 9: The Gift Only You Can Give
Description: An hourglass on a beach, right by the surf. Image has the number 9 is a circle and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. There is absolutely nothing wrong with spending some time…
#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 8: Personal Pain Relief
Description: Raised arms, a pair of handcuffs released from the left and against a blue sky. Image has the number 8 is a puzzle piece and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. Treating chronic…
#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 7: Wrapped In Warmth
Description: A rack with colourful scarves. Image has the number 7 in a diamond shape and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. One of the problems with having pain on a frequent or a…
#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 6: Comfort, a Message, a Statement
Description: A mug with the message “keep calm and drink coffee” stands on a table. Image has the number 6 in a hexagon and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. We all drink, right?…
#ChronicChristmas Gift Guide Day 5: A Healing Smell
Description: a few flowers in the foreground, with incense burners and essential oil bottles at rear. Image has the number 5 in a flower and the hashtag #ChronicChristmas This is my daily Advent calendar of gift ideas for people with chronic illness, running from December 1-25. Some entries will contain affiliate links. Scents and aromas…