Nasal hygiene isn't high on anyone's list of preferred topics. But for people with chronic illness, it can be important. Healthy sinuses can mean fewer infections, less congestion, or an end to dryness symptoms.
When I was at the Mayo Clinic a year ago, I had a consultation with one of their ear, no
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I work part time in a public library on Long Island and boy have libraries changed. When my children were younger, the library was a wonderful place where we went to read and pick up books to take home. During the summer, they were excited to take part in a program called Reading is Fundamental, whe
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Stockings don’t only have to be for Christmas time, we can stuff stockings full of candy all year round with these adorable Easter stockings! They’re a great alternative to Easter baskets, and a wonderful craft to make with the children in your life. Just be careful with the hot glue gun and sci
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If you live in NY state, there are two important pices of legistration that needs your support to pass. There is a very easy way to get involved. Just follow the directions below to send a letter to your representative. We even include a sample letter. It can not be any easier to get involved and be
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Explore the possibility of hiring yourself.
People often think of traditional jobs as secure, but there is only one real reason for this, and it is that the predictable amount of money in a paycheck allows easier budgeting. That is the only security in a conventional job. The current economy just sh
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This has been a hard winter for many of us "spoonies". Looking out at the gray dreary landscape, we have to use our imagination to see that Spring is just around the corner, even though it seems like an elusive dream right now! One way to relieve the lust for Spring and warm days is to bring fragran
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Christine Miserandino is a writer, blogger, speaker and patient advocate from NY. She is someone living life with Lupus. Her award winning writing has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, medical newsletters and television media.
From the age of fifteen, Christine Miserandino has been
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By: Mary J. Shomon
Did you know that having an autoimmune disorder predisposes you to developing other ailments?
With a dysfunctional immune system, you could be more at risk
for not only hormonal irregularities, multiple allergies and sensitivities, but
also more at risk for other autoimmune dise
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In the winter it's harder not to get sick, than it is to remain healthy throughout the season. For many reasons, we find ourselves grabbing for the tissues instead of our vacation guides. Many of us already are sick 365 (or 366 if it's a leap year!!) days of a year, so we need to get over this whole
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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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