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How do I see my Illness?

2011/12/21 Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis Information, Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Chronic Illness, Creativity, Fibromyalgia, Health, Holidays & Socials, Internet, Lupus, MLWT, Oregon, Pain management, Personal Stories, Scleroderma, Self-Care, Social Support, Stress Mgmt, Vancouver No comments

I missed the deadline for the PFAM this month, but Leslie has graciously allowed us to submit late and here is mine. I offer both in-person and online Discovery Sessions that focus on wellness –......

Arthritis Road Show Free Education Presentations

2011/09/07 Advocacy, Arthritis Information, Community, Events, Local Resources, Oregon, Oregon Coast No comments

This traveling community presentation offering will be available beginning this Saturday and provide speakers, e-advocacy opportunities and more information about theOregon’s Arthritis Foundatio......

Something new from Cheryl Coon, Attorney and MLWT Guest writer

2011/08/09 Arthritis Information, Chronic Illness, Community, Disability resources, Fibromyalgia, Guest Blogger, Internet, Local Resources, Lupus, Oregon, Pain management, Scleroderma No comments

Hello again~ Have you ever wondered how a lawyer analyzes a social security disability case and figures out whether a case can be won ? How do the facts in a particular case add up — or n......

May 7th~ World Ankylosing Spondylitis Awareness Day

2011/05/07 Advocacy, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis Information, Coping, Education and Skill Building, Events, Internet, Oregon, Pain management, Personal Stories, Resources, Social Support, Vancouver, Washington No comments

I have had the pleasure of meeting and collaborating with some amazing people, including the crew at the Spondylitis Association of America. Although there isn’t an official chapter of the Spon......

World Arthritis Day~ Do Blue!

2010/10/12 Arthritis Information, Events, Health, Local Resources, MLWT, Oregon, Resources, Self-Care, Washington No comments

Today, the internet is all abuzz over anything regarding Arthritis. If you are on Twitter, there is a “Twitter Party” going on where you can submit questions to the Arthritis Foun......

Becoming a Tree Hugger

2010/06/11 Arthritis Information, Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture, Chronic Illness, Fibromyalgia, Friends, Guest Blogger, Lupus, Oregon, Outdoor Fun, Stress Mgmt, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington No comments

Last month, I went on a hike through Tryon State Park with my new friend, MLWT Guest Blogger and Acupuncturist, Becca Seitz . Despite my constant and intense headaches weeks prior, I felt th......

A Day of Empowerment

2010/05/14 Arthritis Information, Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Challenge and Opportunity, Chronic Illness, Community, Coping, Events, Fibromyalgia, Local Resources, Lupus, MLWT, Oregon, Portland Metro, Resources, Self-Care, Social Support, Washington No comments

After about three weeks of the most painful headaches I’ve ever had, I’ve been a little overwhelmed with trying to make up all that time off. I don’t know what brought them on......

Local Arthritis Events to Join in on!

2010/04/24 Advocacy, Arthritis Information, Community, Holidays & Socials, Local Resources, Oregon, Social Support, Washington No comments

I want to mention a couple of great things going on through the PNW Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and our own local branch here in Oregon~ There will be a free Public Education Seminar off......

Searching for daylight

2010/03/28 Announcements, Arthritis Information, Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Books, Challenge and Opportunity, Chronic Illness, Community, Fibromyalgia, Lifestyle, Local Resources, Lupus, MLWT, Oregon, Outdoor Fun, Portland Metro, Scleroderma, Self-Care, Social Support, Washington, Work and Career No comments

Well, I took a little time off to try and gather my wits here. My to-do list grew to the point of uncontainable chaos and I know it’s because I let go of structuring my days to allow more “crea......

Seaside Area Arthritis Education Opportunity

2010/02/11 Arthritis Information, Community, Events, Health, Oregon Coast, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives No comments

From the Oregon Branch, Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation: Arthritis Discoveries ~ Free Public Education Seminar Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location:......