National Heath Awareness Months List

Every month usually has an "awareness" campaign associated with it. A time of year, when during that month or week that organization combines their efforts to get information out to the public. For example October is Lupus Awareness Month and also Breast Cancer Awareness. You might notice more publi

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Book Review: The Parent’s Guide to Family-Friendly Work, Finding the Balance Between Employment and Enjoyment by Lori K Long, PhD

This book is a comprehensive guide to all the points you need analyze, prioritize, and deal with while trying to combine a job and raising a family. Nowadays, it’s often a necessity for both parents to work so they can afford to have children and pay for the children’s care, housing, and food.

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Book Review: The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook

by Clair Davies, N.C.T.M.B. Many people with a chronic illness also suffer from chronic pain. Yet few know that pain that does not stem from arthritis, neuropathy or a spinal defect, may in fact be caused by a knot in the muscle. Knots in muscles that refer pain or similar discomfort to other parts

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Book Review: The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook

by Clair Davies, N.C.T.M.B. Many people with a chronic illness also suffer from chronic pain. Yet few know that pain that does not stem from arthritis, neuropathy or a spinal defect, may in fact be caused by a knot in the muscle. Knots in muscles that refer pain or similar discomfort to other parts

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Book Review: Persistence is Power! A Real-World Guide for the Newly Disabled Employee

written by: Jeanne Lazo & Carol J. Amato When you unfortunately become disabled the world is spinning and you are overwhelmed by many stresses; including bills, paperwork and fears. You may even be angry and depressed and sometimes these feelings stop us from applying for disability or making th

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Product Review: Chefmate Easi-Twist

I just came across a product that I love so much, I took it to my hand therapist so she could recommend it to her other patients! I really struggle with opening jars sometimes - my hands hurt all the time, and they're very small. Jar lids are a terrible obstacle for me! Then I found the Chefmate E

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Product Review: Joint Medic Cream

Like many people, I sometimes experience minor back pain after long hours spent in front of the computer. Also like many, I avoid the use of pills for minor complaints; especially after a nasty bout with bleeding ulcers last year. A few months ago I discovered a cream called Joint Medic that has, m

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Gift Guide: Retail Therapy, Shopping for Bags, Pocketbooks, and More!

"Get Better Get Well Gifts" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com! Let us help you find that perfect gift! When someone we know is sick, we sometimes feel like we have to give them flowers, chicken soup, or a heating pad. And although all of those are great items, sometimes it is the fun and "for no reaso

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Get Well Gifts: 10 Gifts to Pamper the Patient- Use all 5 Senses!

September is "Get Better Get Well Gifts" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com! Let us help you find that perfect gift! It is simple. If you smell good, you look good, and you feel good. Use all the patient's senses to start helping them to feel better. Touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound, they can all

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6 Great New Get Well Gift Ideas for Kids

September is "Get Better Get Well Gifts" month at ButYouDontLookSick.com! Let us help you find that perfect gift! When kids are sick or in the hospital, what is a good gift? Flowers aren't really appreciated by a 4 year old, and cards aren't that great if you can't read. We found some perfect get we

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