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September 15th – National Thank You Day

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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Today’s Tip: An Apple A Day….

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, aprico

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Professional Patient Tip: Emergency Preparation - Remember the six M's

Professional Patient Tip: Emergency Preparation – Remember the six M’s

Unfortunately we live in a time, where it seems that emergencies and disasters happen quite often. Some are man-made like terrorism threats and some are natural disasters like floods and hurricanes. In any case, we need now more than ever to be prepared and it is even more important to be prepared w

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A Little Reminder... Maybe It Is Time To Read

A Little Reminder… Maybe It Is Time To Read “The Spoon Theory” Again?

If you follow me on Twitter you know that I’ve been dealing with issues at work: Lack of hours; going in to work and then being sent home before even clocking in. This has been going on for two weeks. I had a mental breakdown couple of nights ago because I have not accomplished anything in what I

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The Lupus Dating Game

The Lupus Dating Game

My family once joked with me that I only kept guys around for a 6 month to a year and a half rotation. My mother even joined in the fun and told me not to bring someone home, unless I was “serious”, because I sure had a lot of people who were “friends”. They claimed I had an emotional spring

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Excuse me….I didn’t hear you, what was I saying?

Excuse me….I didn’t hear you, what was I saying?

Brain fog.  The words themselves sound almost creepy…like they belong in some poorly made horror film.  Say them to any normal healthy person and you are likely to get looked at like you just recited the entire works of Shakespeare in Pig Latin.  Say it to a fellow Spoonie and you will get a fa

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Work Smart, Not Hard: The Real World Guide To Fundraising

Work Smart, Not Hard: The Real World Guide To Fundraising

“I’m no good at sales.” “There’s no way I can beg people for money.” “I don’t want to annoy my friends.” “Asking complete strangers for a handout isn’t my style.” If you’ve ever uttered any of these phrases, don’t worry…you’re not alone. Even the most successful o

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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month Did you know Kim Kardashian has psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation. Most people with psoriasis have thick, red skin with flaky, silver-white patches called scales.   Psoriasis is a very common condition. The disorder may affect people of any age, but it most commonly begins between ag

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The University of BYDLS

The University of BYDLS

I recently started dating a new guy--we'll call him "T". He’s going to a local university for his Master's in Industrial Engineering. He's from India, where he did his undergrad work. Our first date was spent talking of current events, religions, cultural differences, and politics. I always hold m

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