January is the perfect time to honor the people who help others through the simple act of giving blood. If you can't give blood due to medical reasons, you can use this time to encourage friends and family to donate, or even help at a local blood drive. Since 1970, January has been known as Nat
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There are two main types of Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form with millions of Americans diagnosed, and many more are unaware they are at high risk. In type 2 Diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insuli
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In keeping with the tradition of “Bizarre Food Days”, today marks one that Spoonies everywhere can get behind. October 28th, just days before Halloween, is National Chocolate Day. This is the day that all chocolate lovers don’t have to hide wrappers and sneak bites when no one is looking
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For our Gluten Free readers, or even those who aren't but always wanted to try, To celebrate the bountiful fall harvest, and the delicious dishes created from it, our friends at French Meadow Bakery is offering one lucky winner the chance to receive a one-year supply of organic, Gluten-Free goodi
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For those of you who have asked us to add a Google+ button, we have now added one to all our posts! So we encourage you to +1 and share the great info at ButYouDontLookSick.com with everyone in your "circles". For those of you who have no idea what Google+ is, don't stress. It is ne
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Every person that you have faced in your life--whether good or bad--deserves a 'thank you'. Everyone that you encounter and has made an impact on you in your lifetime deserves this simple act of kindness. Instead of having your day consumed with timed pills, injections, doctor appointments and pain,
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Joining hands to help patients cope: improving the quality of life of patients and their families. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) offers the most comprehensive array of services to patients and families touched by blood cancers. A diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma brings many
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It is expected that over 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 15,000 women will lose their lives from the disease this year alone in the United States. Women usually do not talk about gynecological issues, but we need to stop the silence. Ask questions. Get informed. Talk to you do
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January is the perfect time to honor the people who help others through the simple act of giving blood. If you can't give blood due to medical reasons, you can use this time to encourage friends and family to donate, or even help at a local blood drive. Since 1970, January ...
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Do you have a profile picture, icon, or "avatar" that you use on facebook or twitter, etc. Support I'm a Spoonie! add a #spoonie twibbon to your avatar now! People have seen others on facebook and twitter with the spoon on their pics and it is SO easy to do! ...
Shop and help support this site at the same time!! With the holidays and christmas shopping.....Just a reminder that if you shop through amazon.com please shop/click using this link: The banner has a code in it that tracks the purchases and makes butyoudontlooksick.com a small percentage of the total sale. This helps us run ...
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There are two main types of Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form with millions of Americans diagnosed, and many more are unaware they are at high risk. In type 2 Diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore ...
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