Is spiritual well-being important to your life satisfaction with Chronic Illness?
A recent study found that spiritual well-being emerged as the strongest statistical contributor to life satisfaction. The research findings were consistent with other studies, which found that Spiritual well-being appears as a protective factor for quality of life in people with cancer. -Dr. Chen, Y. Research involving people with Systemic Sclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and …
The Lifelong Health Benefits Of Drinking Water
Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine. According to research, nearly half of the people worldwide do not meet daily water intake …
Can autoimmune disease cause heart problems?
A few months ago, I attended a funeral of a friend from my past. Shockingly, she passed away suddenly from a heart attack. Everyone who knew her was in a state of shock. In their disbelief, I heard things like, “I don’t understand. She always took care of herself.” “This is the last person I …
Self-care Chronic Illness Essentials
Please take a look at my self-care closet! Ok, it’s not the whole closet devoted to my chronic illness essentials, but a good part is dedicated to these products. I’ve learned that having them all in one place is important, making them easy to find and remember. You may not always use all the products, …
Why It’s Important To Obey God With Our Actions And Words Like Joshua
Joshua tore his clothes and fell to the earth before the ark of the Lord. He said to the Lord, “Why did you bring us here only to deliver us into the hands of our enemies to destroy us?” Joshua had successfully led the Israelites to overtake the city of Jericho by obeying God. Joshua …
Reinventing Yourself After An Autoimmune Diagnosis
Reinventing yourself after an autoimmune diagnosis. How an autoimmune diagnosis led to the reinvention of two women.
How to determine if you can continue working with a chronic illness
Can I continue working with a chronic illness? When you are newly diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or any chronic illness, many things change in your life. First of all, you probably aren’t feeling your best. There are doctor appointments, insurance companies to call, and medical tests to complete. You may be trying new medications …
65 Self-Care Ideas For Autoimmune Diseases
Most people with an autoimmune disease are go-getters, high-achievers, and helpers. How did I form this opinion? I’ve spoken with over 100 people affected by an autoimmune disease and noticed that high-achieving traits are common among us all. We are go-getters until it catches up with us and gets us. We love to help and …
Emotional support for autoimmune disease
“We couldn’t find anything wrong with you. Your lab work is normal. Set up an appointment to come back in six months.” I remember standing outside my office building where I had gone to take the doctor’s call in private. I just stood there, frozen in time, feeling lost and in a void. After months …
Sleeping Well With A Chronic Illness
It felt wrung out and hung to dry. My arms and legs felt like I was walking through cement. Even though I had slept seven hours and woken up at 6:00 AM but by 9:00 AM, I wanted to go back to bed. I felt awful, and the thought of facing my day and doing …
The Best Diet For Autoimmune Disease
I asked my autoimmune specialist doctor what is the best diet for autoimmune disease. Should I go gluten-free? Or should I go paleo? He said the “best diet for autoimmune disease is to eat healthy, nutritious foods. The same diet I would eat, the same diet I would tell my family to eat. But, unfortunately, …
Autoimmune Disease: The Benefits of Exercise
The look on my face showed the pain. Just taking the three steps into the therapy pool hurt my knees. The instructor asked, “What part of your body hurts?” I said all of it! The gym I just joined had an aqua class called Gentle Joints held in a 90-degree therapy pool. Some people in …