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Tips for Staying Warm and Healthy: Preparing for Cold Weather with Chronic Illness
Written by: Amanda Phillips When the temperatures drop, living with a chronic illness means adding another layer of symptom management into your daily routine. Cold weather can trigger flare-ups, worsen joint pain, and increase discomfort. But with a little planning,...
Coping with Fatigue: How to Manage Chronic Illness Exhaustion
Written by: Amanda Phillips Fatigue. It's an issue most people experience from time to time, but for those of us struggling to live with chronic illness, fatigue can be a constant, overwhelming part of daily life. Not the kind of...
Why a Cozy Blanket Is a Must-Have for Spoonies This Fall
Written by: Amanda Phillips As the days shorten and temperatures cool, the simple comfort of warmth becomes, quite literally, essential to those of us living with chronic illness. Be it for joint pain, exhaustion, or a seven- or eight-hour hospital...
Creating a Cozy, Healing Environment at Home: Tips for Chronic Illness Warriors
For a person with chronic illness, home is not merely a place of abode but a haven of rest and recuperation. Creating a cozy and healing environment at home can help a person feel better in general, alleviate discomfort on...
Must-Have Gifts for Anyone Who Has a Chronic Illness
It is so hard to give a thoughtful gift to someone with a chronic illness. You want it to be practical but, above all, comforting. A truly great gift is something that makes their day-to-day life a little bit easier...
How to Stay Comfortable During Long Medical Treatments
Long medical treatments, like infusions or chemotherapy, can be very exhausting. Having to sit still in a chair for hours, freezing cold rooms, and side effects—all of these are tiring for both body and brain. Fortunately, there is a great...
Top Must-Have Accessories for Chronic Illness Management
In life, with a chronic illness, the difference usually comes from an assortment of tools and accessories that can make things easier. Whether going out to medical appointments, managing medications, or attempting to stay comfortable around the house, a few...
Top Tips of Self-Care for Chronic Illness Warriors
The process of living with a chronic illness is not easy, and sometimes it's overpowering. One must learn to take care of oneself physically and mentally. Taking good care of one's self is not a luxury; it is a necessity...
How to Prepare for Infusion Day: A Comprehensive Guide
Infusion days are long and, quite often, very tiring. A little preparation can make the entire experience quite comfortable. Whether this is your first infusion or one of several, having a plan in place really can help in getting through...
Reasons to Warm Up on Infusion Day
Infusion days are long and difficult, and keeping warm is a key to being at your most comfortable during treatments. Most infusion rooms are kept on the cooler side for equipment purposes, but that doesn't mean you should feel cold....