Category Archives: Lifestyle
2010/08/16
Autoimmune Diseases & Syndromes, Behaviors and Patterns, Coping, Health, Lupus, Oregon, Outdoor Fun, Personal Stories, Self-Care, Strategies, Treatment Approaches and Perspectives, Washington, Work and Career
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I’ve been around the block a bit when it comes to knowing what I should and should not do because of my lupus. (Note: the lower case “l”) For over a decade, I have managed my living with illnes......
2010/08/05
Advocacy, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Local Resources, Lupus, Oregon, Personal Stories, Social Support, Television and Radio, Washington
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Have any of you noticed the increase in lupus talk happening in the media? Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, and John Stewart comparing lupus to the FOX News Network? You don’t only have to s......
I will apparently go to great lengths to avoid exercising on purpose. This Wednesday, July 7th, was to be a Target Practice gathering at Cooper Mountain. It has to be postponed, but I still en......
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
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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......
2010/05/03
Community, Education and Skill Building, Fibromyalgia, Health, Local Resources, Lupus, Oregon, Scleroderma, Self-Care, Sports & Fitness, Support Groups, Washington
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Our Oregon Scleroderma Foundation Chapter will be holding their monthly support group meeting this Saturday, May 8th. As always, their support groups are open to all (even if you don’t ha......
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......
I’m sneaking in a greeting to all of you this Spring celebration of faith and renewal~
I want to share this precious card I received from my friend, Linda. of her sweet companion, Dagny.......
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
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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......
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I forgot to post this earlier when I heard about it and the deadline is approaching very quickly. Hope you know a youth who loves to take pictures and wants to express th......
One would think that living with challenged kidney function, I would probably be swilling fluids all day long in an effort to make sure they keep working. In actuality, though, I tend to walk a......
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