Helpful Medical Abbreviations On the message boards, our Facebook Fan Page, reading our main site/ online magazine, or in day to day conversations, you may find that people use many abbreviations when talking about a diagnosis, a medication or other phrases. This alphabetical list might help yo
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I don't quite fit the definition of a "Twihard", a person completely obsessed with all things "Twilight", but I have read all the books and have seen the first two movies multiple times apiece. "Eclipse" is the third film in the series so far. I saw it at the theatre with a friend and her mom the da
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All you need is a DROPP!! A Dissolvable, Ready-to-use, Organic, Premeasured Packet. Each DROPP contains enough concentrated detergent to gently clean an entire load of heavily soiled laundry. The pouch dissolves completely in the washer, releasing great cleaning power. I really like these conve
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All you need is a DROPP!! A Dissolvable, Ready-to-use, Organic, Premeasured Packet. Each DROPP contains enough concentrated detergent to gently clean an entire load of heavily soiled laundry. The pouch dissolves completely in the washer, releasing great cleaning power. I really like these conve
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"Good Night, Sleep Right" with ButYouDontLookSick.com Product Reviews: Bedding Edition Don’t you just love a cozy blanket? No wonder why so many babies and kid’s love their “blankies”. As adults I think we could all use to have something warm, and soft to cuddle with at night. A blan
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The list below are toll free phone numbers for health information (US, unless stated otherwise). This alphabetical list might help you in your quest for more disease specific medical information. 1-800-Toll Free Numbers for Health Information Al-Anon/Alateen World Service Office Headquarters,
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A good thing to do when you become disabled is to make some survival ground rules for yourself. They can be anything that works for YOU. The only key is that they must be totally achievable at least 95% of the time, and very realistic. I was disabled in 1998 by four failed back surgeries causing
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(EDITORIAL NOTE: This is an update to TRAVEL TIPS article written for butyoudontlooksick.com by Karen Brauer. This was and still is one of our most popular and helpful articles. Click here to read the original.) If you haven't flown for a few years, you may be confused by the new Transportation Se
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I thought I would share the Relaxation Techniques that I have learned, in hope that they will help some of you. Relaxation can help lower blood pressure, promote a feeling of wellness, and hopefully can help bring on a restful sleep. If there is one thing that I have noticed, it’s that stress p
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For those with chronic illness, it can be a matter of importance to keep one's feet warm and protected, even when at home. Socks are cozy but not very sturdy, and wearing regular shoes in the house can be less than comfy. My favorite solution so far has been the Isotoner line of slippers. I've be
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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 ...
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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention recognize September as "5 a Day" Month to promote at least 5 servings of the daily diet include fruits and vegetables. The good news for Spoonies is that some fruits and veggies contain natural anti-inflammatories! Stock up on those apples, apricots, carrots, pumpkin, ...
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In 1971 the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as “Women’s Equality Day.” The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. The government finally gave women the right to have their voices heard. Not only is this pertinent ...
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I am unapologetically, standing proudly on my perfectly pedicured toes proclaiming that I am high maintenance. Where exa...
I have an invisible illness. To look at me you would see a short, fat, middle-aged grandmother. Sometimes I walk with a...
