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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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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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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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. You never outgrow the need for vaccines. The specific immunizations you need as an adult are determined by factors such as your age, lifestyle, high-risk conditions, type and locations of travel, and previous immunizations. Throughout your adult li
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We always like to pass on good stuff when we find it, and what is better then honoring a great caregiver in your life? The Shire Brave Awards are a new initiative of Shire plc, a global specialty biopharmaceutical company, to acknowledge ordinary people who give of themselves by caring for othe
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Hi Everyone, I know it may seem like I am posting video, radio, pictures and blog posts from events that happened a bit ago. I have had such a busy summer, some great and some not so great events but all learning experiences that helped me grow. So now that things are a bit calmer, I am taking ti
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FYI - July 26th marks the 21st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Know your rights: http://www.ada.gov
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July 23rd is World Sjogren's Day. Since symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome mimic other conditions and diseases, Sjögren’s can often be overlooked or misdiagnosed. On average, it takes nearly seven years to receive a diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome. Patients need to remember to be pro-active in
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In addition to my lupus, I also have fibromyalgia. One of my best friends was recently diagnosed with it as well. I love her. I feel that although pain and fibro is something I know a bit about, I can not help her acceptance of this diagnosis. I have seen ...
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Wear orange or purple, send friends your favorite awareness websites (bydls.com ? lol) to educate, read, ask your friends to read some lupus facts, make your status a lupus support or awareness message, blog about lupus, blog about your friends with lupus, Do something nice for a person living with ...
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Paper Directions! So much paper packing In the box and such a thick instruction book. All those languages, I only speak English. I have to guess you are trying to hide the best secret in the world: that the new 550 is EASY to use. I ...
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How lucky is this? In the mail today, I received a free sample of Musselman’s Apple Sauce, just when I made a commitment to lose weight last week. The great god of internet says I can snack on ½ cup of unsweetened apple sauce for 2 points but with a ...
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...
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