World Arthritis Day – Let Your Voices Be Heard

Nearly 50 million Americans—one in five—suffer from arthritis and 20 million of them are physically impaired by the disorder, according to a new CDC report. There are many types of arthritis (over 100 identified, and the number is growing). The types range from those related to wear and tear of

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Fight Back Against Raynaud’s

Raynaud's is a rare disorder that affects the arteries. It is sometimes called a disease, syndrome, or phenomenon. The disorder is marked by brief episodes of narrowing of the blood vessels. This narrowing reduces blood flow to the fingers and toes. In people who have Raynaud's, the disorder usually

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Friends help Friends Save Money FREE Shipping on ANY size order from my Avon shop! (coupon just for “Spoonies”)

FREE shipping on ANY size order (even orders as low as $1) from my Avon shop! Just enter coupon code “FSANY”. Why leave the house? You can order your basics like shampoo, conditioner, chapstick and sunblock. You can order a little something to cheer you up, or give as a gift. Order Halloween, T

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Think Pink! National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

While considerable progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer, it remains a significant health concern for women in the United States and throughout the world.  In the U.S., it is the most common form of cancer in women. After lung cancer, breast cancer is the second leading cause o

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We would like to thank Louyse Trudel of Québec, Canada for providing us with the French Translation of The Spoon Theory

We would like to take a moment to thank Louyse Trudel for volunteering her time and energy to translate "The Spoon Theory" into French for ButYouDontLookSick.com. You can find the French translation here. You can learn more about Louyse below. Please take a moment to leave a comment and thank her fo

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Do you love to eat out without breaking the bank?

Friends help friends save money. Restaurant.com is having another sale on their gift certificates {which can be used at 15,000+ restaurants across the nation}! Through 9/22 you can snag gift certificates to your favorite local restaurants for 80% off!! For instance, I just bought a $25 gift ce

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September is National Yoga Awareness Month

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PRACTICING YOGA? Does Yoga really help alleviate some of the pain associated with autoimmune disorders?  Obviously, the answer lies in the functionality of your disease and open communication with your doctors, but research suggests that the answer is yes.  Yoga

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Tune in right now to hear Christine talk with some other amazing bloggers!

Tune in right now to hear Christine talk with some other amazing bloggers (9/16/2010) As part of Invisible Illness, we're talking about support - it's Girl Talk time with Christine Miserandino, Lisa Copen, Kerri Sparling and Jenni Prokopy. Tune in at 12:30 CST and call in with questions! Come

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September 13th National Celiac Awareness Day

97% of people who suffer from this disease, may not even know they have it. It's called celiacs disease and September 13th marks National Celiac Awareness Day. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine and can prevent the absorption of nutrients into the body. T

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Please take a moment and vote for us for best health blog in the 2010 Blogger’s Choice Awards!

Please take a moment and vote for us for best health blog in the 2010 Blogger's Choice Awards!  It doesn't take much time and it is easy to vote.  Thank you!!!  Click the widget above, or go directly to this link: http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/21651?load=comments Thank you

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