Understanding more about the underlying causes of pain can help improve treatments and alleviate suffering Each September, pain specialists and advocates across the country raise awareness about issues related to chronic pain during National Pain Awareness Month. Did you know that chronic pain affects more than 100 million Americans. that's 1/3 of the USA population... Continue Reading →
Working and Studying from Home When You Live With Arthritis When you get into a car to drive it for the first time, what do you do? You make sure you adjust the seat so you can reach the gas and brake pedals, you adjust rear view and side mirrors see the road easily We... Continue Reading →
I was so sad to see the rudeness of some people saying that Valerie Bertinelli gained weight-needed to lose weight etc... You would think by now we would be past the days when a woman's body was her ownand not be subjected to trolls and ridicule but no sadly we are not. Some feel the... Continue Reading →
I have been nominated in the 10th annual WEGO Health Awards 2021 and would appreciate if you could take 1 minute of your time and endorse me. I have been an advocate for over 30 years. My journey began by advocating for survivors of Domestic Violence I worked in a Battered Women’s Shelter and Rape... Continue Reading →
As an advocate for arthritis and a Facilitator to the Live Yes Connect Group and Founder of the International Support group Avascular Necrosis-Osteonecrosis Support Int’l I use Zoom a lot: as a person back in school I again use Zoom a lot: talking with family , friends and attending other meetings yep zoom again !... Continue Reading →
This World Sickle Cell Day (observed every year on June 19), find new stories and resources about sickle cell disease! So many people I have met that have sickle cell disease also have Osteonecrosis aka Avascular Necrosis. Sickle Cell is an inherited blood disorder that causes “sickle” shaped red blood cells that can stick together,... Continue Reading →
Family Health & Fitness Day will be held on June 12, 2021! Celebrated the second Saturday in June each year, this special day promotes the importance of staying fit and getting outside the entire family!! The day promotes family involvement in physical activity When families strive to be healthy together, the success rate increases. Get... Continue Reading →
This is a really good app, it’s new released by the arthritis foundation just a couple weeks ago. It’s a great way to connect with others that understand what it’s like to live with pain. It provides tips to help ease the stress and anxiety that come with chronic pain. Discusses various treatments from diet... Continue Reading →
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