MLWT Wellness Tools and Resources
♫ ”…, these are a few of my favorite things…” ♫
~ The Sound of Music (Rogers and Hammerstein, 1959)
There are some favorite tools and people that make my time spent with individuals rewarding, supportive and fun. I am always inspired every time a workshop or session member shows a new way in using these items.
Through my MLWT collaborators, I am exposed to amazing resources including books, services, products and more. Some items are affiliates for me (designated by the $, to be completely up front with all of you) , as I find a way to put food on my table. However, I only collaborate with those who I know honor the experience of living with chronic health challenges. That way, I can feel good about building bridges and connections while knowing that everyone is sharing the same true goal~ offering a variety a wellness options with heart.
We offer several links that have been recommended or are links that we use frequently ourselves. This list will be dynamic, so check back occasionally for updates and additions. You will also be able to find additional link suggestions on our bulletin boards contributed by fellow MLWT community members. The listings here are not ranked by preference nor do I endorse any particular program or service, unless I note otherwise. I list these just for informational purposes and encourage you to make your own decisions on what is best for you. You might also visit the link recommendations on other sites to find additional resources I miss.
Visit us often~ since I am just beginning to work on this page. I am always on the search for strategies and resources that provide quality options and can be backed by MLWT. Feel free to contact me regarding the items listed here and if you have favorite tools that you would like to recommend — I want to hear from you. Local authors and companies are noted with an ( * )
My MLWT Wellness Tool Box
- Flying Wish Paper *
- Your Time To Relax
- Arthritis Foundation Class Participation Manual (I keep them on hand as well as include them in my Arthritis Foundation-sponsored exercise classes). You can also contact the local chapter directly. *
- Sara Gorman’s Pillbags
- Fibromyalgia-Fitness.com (Eric offers MLWT members a discount!)
Awesome Books To Have
Many of these books are included in my workshop fees. Check out more favorites at our past MLWT Book Discussion groups on Shelfari.com. Author meet-ups and open question discussion are scheduled for this Fall. Check back here as this book list is sure to grow.
MLWT Six-Week Wellness Workshop Tools (These will be available to those who have completed MLWT workshops)
Being Mom
Mindful Wellness Living
MLWT Guest Contributors
Additional MLWT Affiliates ($)
- Amazon
- VisualsSpeak ($)
General Chronic Illness Resources
Here are some general links that offer advocacy and information~
Oregon and SW Washington MLWT Wellness Resource Partners
- Tuality Health Education Center
- State of OR Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programs
- LFA Pacific NW Chapter
- Arthritis Foundation Oregon Chapter
- Oregon Scleroderma Chapter
- WVP Health Authority Blog (Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties)
Specific Topics
These are some of the most common questions and topics that we hear most people
searching for or interested in~
- RxAssist
- Lab Tests Online
- Social Security Online
- Partnership For Prescription Assistance
- Together RX Access
- Rx Outreach
- Drugwatch.com
Health Information, Foundations and Organizations
- Lupus Foundation of America (LFA)
- SLE Lupus Foundation
- Lupus Alliance of America
- National Fibromyalgia Association
- FM/CFS/ME Resources
- CFIDS Association of America
- Web MD (Lupus Health Center)
- National Kidney Foundation
- Medline Plus (Women’s Health)
- The Skin Cancer Foundation
- Womens’ Health Research
- Alliance for Lupus Research
- Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Foundation of America
- Spondylitis Association of America
Support Networks
- My Lupus/Fibro Support Group
- Lotsa Helping Hands
- Friends Health Connection
- The Scleroderma Foundation’s Support Community: Inspire.com!
- Portland Area Fibromyalgia/CFS Support Group
Local Resources for PNW Living and Fun
- Portland Womens Outdoor Club
- Portland Farmer’s Markets
- Hands On Greater Portland
- Portland Saturday Market











