Chronic Bits:
Need help getting your meds?
-Posted: 2/24/2010
Today we're checking out NeedyMeds, a site referred as a resource for finding the best deals on prescription medications...and for getting help if you're not insured. What do you think of NeedyMeds?
Boom Boom Cards!
-Posted: 2/24/2010
We just like these because of their name. No, for realz, it's a great idea: Boom Boom Cards inspire acts of kindness and we're a bit smitten.
IIT Diabetes Innovation Fair yields some food for thought
-Posted: 2/24/2010
Check out three videos on Platform Strategy, Persuasive Technology, and Wellness Experience, all part of IIT Institute of Design's recent Diabetes Innovation Fair in Chicago near ChronicBabe HQ.
Editrix Jenni to perform at SXSWinteractive in a couple weeks!
-Posted: 2/24/2010
Hey Babes! We're so psyched to tell you Editrix Jenni will be part of 20x2, one of her fave events at the SXSWinteractive conference in Austin this March. Stay tuned for more details on how you can help her make a great statement in two minutes!
How to Cope with Pain Blog Carnival is fresh
-Posted: 2/24/2010
We adore the How to Cope with Pain blog, and their blog carnival is always a sweet collection of perspectives. Head on over for some fresh ideas!
New TEDMED talks are live!
-Posted: 2/23/2010
TEDMED talks are pretty awesome. Lucky for you, there are some new ones that just went live on their site !
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For Babes, who just happen to have chronic illness...
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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.
