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Chronic Bits
ChronicBits are a daily offering of news, entertainment, resources and helpful links. Have an idea for a Bit? Email us!
September 2007
Vote for the Real Hot 100! (9/27/2007)
Editrix Jenni was voted a "real hottie" last year, and now it's time for you to nominate some new hottie contenders! The Real Hot 100 has opened nominations and the deadline is October 15, so don't delay. Nominate another ChronicBabe today!
More good news about Lyrica (9/27/2007)
Kerrie at The Daily Headache tells us that people who take Lyrica for fibromyalgia or shingles also get better sleep. Here's her take on the news.
Hear our pal Laurie talk about A Chronic Dose (9/27/2007)
Our ChronicPal Laurie Edwards will be on the radio this Saturday in Minneapolis on FM107.1 and online at Eat Better America. Don't miss her - she's a real Babe!
Did you catch Michael Moore on Oprah today? (9/27/2007)
Michael Moore was back on the Oprah show today, along with an insurance industry lobbyist and some other folks - and it all made for a fascinating follow-up discussion. If you didn't see it, the show airs overnight a second time in some markets, so set your Tivo! Even if you think Moore is wrong, it's still worth seeing what various experts have to say.
Read our top five tips for becoming a ChronicBabe (9/26/2007)
Jenni recently "spoke" (it was a web chat, so she was mostly talking to herself while she typed) as part of National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week, and the transcript of her presentation is now available online. (As are the transcripts of all the other presenters, and there's tons of great FREE material.) Read on, Babes!
Have fibro? Help a Babe and take part in a study (9/26/2007)
A ChronicPal is doing a fibromyalgia study that could become her thesis, and is looking for volunteers to take a short web survey. If you're a fibroBabe, please consider taking a few minutes to check out the study.
Vote for Babe Brenda (9/26/2007)
Brenda is a total Babe, and a good pal of Editrix Jenni's. She's in a contest to potentially win $20,000, and you can help! Check out her Possession Obsession video entry (she collects pin-ups) and vote for her today, and every day if you really like it. Help a (deserving) Babe!
Fall means less sleep for some Babes (9/26/2007)
RealAge reminds us today that Fall robs some of us of valuable sleep, and offers up some sleep tips. Take heed Babes, because sleep is essential!
Cymbalta's looking good for fibrochicks (9/14/2007)
New research shows Babes taking Cymbalta for fibromyalgia-related pain and other symptoms are getting a better reaction than Babes taking placebos. More info is at Therapeutics Daily...
Grand Rounds @ The Efficient MD (9/13/2007)
Healthcare innovations and new technologies are the focus of Grand Rounds, hosted this week at The Efficient MD. Enjoy!
We love this Babe! (9/13/2007)
Babe Linda sent us this terrific story about a Babe in a wheelchair and her kick-ass attitude. Read for inspiration!
Back in the saddle! Jenni speaks tomorrow for National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week (9/10/2007)
Editrix Jenni has internet, phone, cable tv, and a roof. Yay! Her first task back at work on Tuesday: Give an online seminar on "How to Be a ChronicBabe: 5 Steps to Get You Started." Get more information here on National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week and Jenni's presentation. We hope you can tune in!
