Book Review: Life Strategies by Phillip C McGraw, Ph.D.

You are probably familiar with Dr. Phil from The Oprah Show. Dr. Phil offers you advice on doing what works and doing what matters in your life. He offers stories about people he’s chatted with and shows how they have determined what they need to change in their lives to be happier and make their

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“What is Lupus” Makes Google Top 10 List for 2008

I have lived with lupus for the last 16 years. I am now 31. For most of my life I have had people ask me “what lupus was?” I tried to explain as many of the readers of this site know with “The Spoon Theory”. But that just explains life, not necessarily lupus. I always figured people only ask

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DVD Review: “LOST, The Complete Fourth Season: The Extended Experience”

By now you've probably seen the promos on ABC for the return of the fifth season of "LOST" airing January 21st. Season 4 was cut short by the writer's strike, and it has been eight months since the show last aired. If you want to refresh your memory before jumping into the new season, check out the

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ButYouDontLookSick.com Gift Guide: Easy Craft Projects and Art Supplies

It is a new year, it is the perfect time to try out a new hobby! Creativity in any form is a wonderful way to express your emotions. Sometimes when you are not feeling well, it is hard to talk, or express to your friends and family how you feel. But it is important to have an outlet for your feelin

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Product Review: Better Batter

Gluten allergy? Celiacs? So is my mom. In fact just recently she found out she couldn't' have gluten anymore, which meant we couldn't really either. One problem, I think all the homemade flour mixes are crap. Gooey, gloppy, nasty, no good! Some of it's ok, but it's not FLOUR. (I won't speak of the b

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Product Review: Handcuffs?? Sweatshirts to keep your hands warm

Handcuffs!! HEY HEY get your mind out the gutter there people!! Have you ever had really cold hands, and can't find your gloves, or you lose one? I can never find my gloves, or never have them with me when I need them. Then my hands get blue, or if God forbid I do have my gloves, my hands get too h

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Book Review: It’s All Too Much – Peter Walsh

Christmas time has flown past. The New Year has even fallen. Maybe you’re still wondering where to put all of your new treasures received over the holidays. Perhaps you’re even still trying to figure out where your old belongings would fit best. Here is a little help for you: try reading Pet

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Product Review: Even Hermits Can Have Fun- Nintendo Wii Game System

Yes, even hermits can have fun without actually leaving their caves. With this new fantastic product you can enjoy many games traditionally played outside of the home with your friends. I know what you are thinking:-what sort of magical product is this? I will tell you, but only if you promise not t

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Dancing at the River’s Edge – A Patient and her Doctor Negotiate Life with Chronic Illness by Alida Brill and Michael D Lockshin, MD

This book is a journey through the world of the sick. The illnesses are varied, the outcomes unknown, a variety of drugs and trials are used to treat the patients, and families and relationships can fall apart during the journey. It is written from the perspective of the patient and her doctor. Al

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How to Make Achievable New Year Revolutions

The annual tradition of making New Year's resolutions can be a source of stress for those with a chronic illness. Sometimes we're just so overwhelmed with getting through the day, that committing to more demands on our time and psyches seems unfathomable. And to some, forcing ourselves to adhere to

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