Articles » May, 2006

Jennifer Jaff is a total Babe: an attorney with Crohn's disease, she created Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc., a non-profit resource for Chronic folks who need legal assistance. We talk with Jennifer about her work with clients one-on-one, and her thoughts on HSAs and other health care issues in the news.

Posted: 5/25/2006 in Cool Tools  |  Also posted in: Coping

Spring has finally arrived in my neck of the woods, and all around me, things are sprouting and blooming. I have traded bulky wool sweaters for lighter cottons as temperatures warm up and the days grow longer, and in the same way, I've tucked away my recipes for winter's heavy soups and braises for lighter fare, which showcases the beautiful produce now appearing at markets. There's so much great stuff available right now that it's hard to pick just one ingredient to feature, so I've chosen to discuss a few items that are in season right now. The flavors of these items are so bright and fresh; they don't need much help to get them to really shine.

Posted: 5/15/2006 in The Kitchen

A reader encounters a lack of compassion (and understanding) when she discloses her illness during a pre-interview phone call with a prospective employer. She wonders, "what could I have done differently?" In a twist on our "Ask the Babe" series, where real readers ask questions and a panel of Babes offers advice, this question is answered by Rosalind Joffe of CICoach.com, a career expert who coaches folks with chronic illness around workplace issues.

Posted: 5/9/2006 in Ask the Babe  |  Also posted in: Careers

Babe Isobel thought her new medication would be treating a problem. She had no idea it would also create a new one. Here's the story of what happened, and what she learned about medications and sexuality.

Posted: 5/2/2006 in Chronically Sexy  |  Also posted in: Relationships