Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that, while not rare, is not widely known. Until tennis star Venus Williams revealed recently that she had been diagnosed with it, most of the general public had not heard of it. That is why this book, published in September, is so necessary. Sjogren'
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"If anyone needs proof that God has a sense of humor, here it is: I am a middle-aged mother of four who works primarily with young, very fit men....And I, a famously loquacious person, have a job that requires me to mostly just show up, shut up, and be." This is the quote that appears on the back
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Many of us dream about seeing the world via the roads less taken. Now imagine seeing the world while on tour with a rock band. It's a combination that's compelling, and those of us who cannot do so ourselves get to experience it vicariously through the book "Roadshow". Neil Peart is the drummer a
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We've all been faced with jobs we don't want. For Betsy Taylor, it's being queen of the dead. Of course, she doesn't learn this until she is hit by a car on her 30th birthday (as if that wasn't bad enough) and discovers no matter what she does she can't stay dead. Being newly dead brings it's own
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When you have had a chronic illness for some time, particularly if specific parts of your body are affected, you tend to become an expert on that area. Some of us end up becoming so educated about our ailment that we practically qualify for our own medical degree. But how much do you know about the
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When you have had a chronic illness for some time, particularly if specific parts of your body are affected, you tend to become an expert on that area. Some of us end up becoming so educated about our ailment that we practically qualify for our own medical degree. But how much do you know about the
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS), known outside the United States as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is a poorly understood, overwhelming and controversial ailment. It can affect every part of the body including brain function. The severity can range from a mild intrusion on daily activity to comple
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I’ve been wanting to read this book ever since I first saw it for sale on a website I was already buying from and I couldn’t resist getting it. I found it to be a very interesting read and since it is extremely well written and laid out, it was also an easy read. Potentially tricky subjects are
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I’ve been wanting to read this book ever since I first saw it for sale on a website I was already buying from and I couldn’t resist getting it. I found it to be a very interesting read and since it is extremely well written and laid out, it was also an easy read. Potentially tricky subjects are
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I know it does no good to shout at a TV screen but I do it anyway. Watching advertisements for upcoming specials on "obesity in America" or "best diet tips" or "the best way to fight weight gain" provokes my on-going one-sided argument. When I see doctors such as Dr. Oz or Dr. Gupta talk about
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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! ...
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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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Please take the time to read Christine Miserandino's personal story and analogy of what it is like to live with sickness...
Sometimes you just gotta have a sense of humor! The top ten worst suggestions commonly given to someone with a chronic...
I have an invisible illness. To look at me you would see a short, fat, middle-aged grandmother. Sometimes I walk with a...
Pay no attention to the girl behind the smile... It has been said by many people that I am a very good actress. "But ...
Before I even get started with this article, let me state for the record, that for those who have been approved for shor...