ButYouDontLookSick.com Top Ten Most Popular Articles

I know it is easy to only read and focus on the stories and articles that are featured on the front page of our site, but sometimes it is good to take a look back. I would like to take this opportunity to re- introduce you to some of our most popular articles on butyoudontlooksick.com. I decided wh

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Tips for Shopping Safely Online

Online shopping makes gift buying so easy, especially when illness makes it difficult to go to stores. You have so much choice, and can even find consumer reviews of the products you’re considering buying. Most businesses that sell online are legitimate and reliable – but some are not. Here a

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Tip: What to Bring to Holiday Gathering When You Don’t Have Energy to Cook

This time of year presents an endless stream of parties and gatherings--from office parties to neighborhood caroling to the big feasts. Economic considerations have changed many of these parties from being restaurant gatherings to being hosted in homes or offices. In this case, guests often pitch in

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Tips for Traveling with a Chronic Illness!

What is one of the most stressful things to do during the holidays? Travel!!! Most of us have more than one place to be this holiday season, whether it's traveling between in-laws or traveling between family members, it's still the stress of having to pack up the car and the kids and traveling as lo

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Healthy Holiday Party Options

Holiday parties can present challenges for those looking to eat and drink healthfully. Hidden empty calories and foods that deplete your energy can lurk in common holiday foods and cocktails. And if you over-imbibe, you especially may find yourself eating foods that are harmful to your health. Just

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Holiday Tips: Let Go Of The Guilt of Using Shortcuts

Many of us have long-held family traditions, which we feel is our duty to uphold each year. From slow roasting a large turkey and kneading homemade rolls at 4 am on Thanksgiving to baking 40 varieties of cookies around December. (I have only narrowed mine down to 25 varieties, but I'm working on it!

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Tips for the chronically Ill: Writing thank you notes

After a recent party, I had to tackle the task of writing thank you notes. I know I always like to receive thank you notes, since they brighten up a dreary day. Likewise, I am a grateful person and want to show appreciation for any gift or favor I receive, but there are times, due to fatigue, hand p

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Tips and Tricks for What to Pack for a Planned Hospital Stay

The following things are items that I or my friends have personally tried and found to be very helpful while in the hospital to make things much more bearable and enjoyable. * Pajamas or NIGHT CLOTHES for each day. You spend all day and night in your PJ's and tend to sweat more in the hospital,(es

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Chronic Pain and Managing a Business

Managing a business is difficult, but adding in chronic pain, it can seem impossible. Every business and their demands will vary, however, incorporating some of these tips may help decrease symptoms and increase your profits. Take time to identify if there are patterns in how you feel, whether it

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Photo Essay: Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility for ALL

In 1990 the Federal Government passed a law called the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Act essentially “forced” any business that dealt with the public, to provide that public access to be able to purchase their product. The understanding of the law is that once you start sell something to

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