Chronic Bits:
New treatment for chronic pain?
-Posted: 2/8/2010
BBC reports that the "immune jab" treatment typically used to treat folks with rheumatoid arthritis may also work to relieve chronic pain.
Don't miss The Stupid Cancer Show tonight!
-Posted: 2/8/2010
One of our fave BlogTalkRadio shows, The Stupid Cancer Show, is on tonight at 9pm EST. The theme: "Calgon, Take Me Away" - all about retreats. Check it out!
Give and take: love and hate and chronic illness
-Posted: 2/8/2010
ChronicPal Laurie Edwards of A Chronic Dose offers a balanced perspective on life with chronic illness. Love? Hate? Neither word completely describes her experience.
"Remedies" - a novel about treating chronic pain (and much more)
-Posted: 2/8/2010
Looking for some winter reading? Check out Kate Ledger's new novel, Remedies. We haven't read it yet here at ChronicBabe HQ, but it's getting some rave reviews.
February is heart month
-Posted: 2/1/2010
And Amy Tenderich at Diabetes Mine is reminding us, with lots of handy links and a video from our pal Rachel. Are you at risk for heart disease? Get educated!
Love skull!
-Posted: 2/1/2010
We're big fans of Street Anatomy, and they don't disappoint with this awesomely cute little mug: the Love Skull.
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Gift guide 2009: Here are a few of our favorite things for ChronicBabes
Once again, it's time for the ChronicBabe Gift Guide. The 2009 edition includes products and services we've tried out, and others we've heard are awesome. We run the gamut from home to work, travel to hermitting, food to drink...you name it, we cover it. If you think we left something super awesome off the list, just let me know and we'll add it!
Posted: 11/30/2009 in Cool Tools | View this article.
My new favorite jewelry: WellAlarm Medical ID Bracelet
Medical ID jewelry has never appealed to me. And luckily, I've never had an illness that really warranted me wearing any. But an asthma scare a few months ago got me thinking... So when Stephanie Cion, creator of WellAlarm, offered to send me a free piece to try out, I went for it.
Posted: 11/19/2009 in Cool Tools | View this article.
Patients For A Moment Vol. 1, #12 - A blog carnival for us sickos
Hosting Patients For A Moment (PFAM) is a great honor. (Thanks, Duncan!) Sure, I love a good edition of Grand Rounds, but sometimes there are so many health care provider-created posts I'm a bit overwhelmed. And after all, the idea of patient-generated content is why this whole ChronicBabe thing got started. So without further ado, let's see what the ChronicBabes and ChronicDudes are talking about this week:
Posted: 11/18/2009 in Cool Tools | View this article.
Call for submissions: Patients for a Moment
Hi Babes! It's almost time for Patients for a Moment, a blog carnival BY patients and FOR patients. I would love to have your participation! If you're blogging about living with illness, please join us! The instructions are simple. Deadline for submitting posts: NOON (CST) on MONDAY, NOV. 16. Read on for the instructions...
Posted: 11/14/2009 in Announcements | View this article.
Fibromyalgia: HealthWomen host tons of new tips, including videos with Editrix Jenni Prokopy
Editrix Jenni Prokopy has been partnering with HealthyWomen (formerly the National Women's Health Resource Center) to create some awesome fibromyalgia awareness pieces and advice for living well with this chronic pain condition. There are even some supercool videos with Jenni talking about healthy living, workplace and travel tips!
Posted: 10/21/2009 in Cool Tools | View this article.
Here's a song (or 21) to help you sleep
I've been having trouble sleeping lately, lots on my mind and lots going on are combining to mess with my sleep schedule. So just like the breathe playlist I created a couple months, this playlist is designed with a specific purpose: to get me thinking about sleep. I think you'll love it too!
Posted: 10/12/2009 in Cool Tools | View this article.
Invisible Illness Week may be over...
...but it's not really over. There are still a ton of great resources available! Starting with Editrix Jenni Prokopy's presentation on healthy boundaries for sick chicks.
Posted: 9/25/2009 in Cool Tools | View this article.
