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The Power of Adaptive Fashion: How BeWell is Changing the Game for Medical Patients

Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with a chronic illness is about more than just managing symptoms; it's about navigating a lifestyle full of doctor’s appointments, treatments, and unexpected challenges. I know first-hand how much the small things count, especially having...

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How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Keeping Your Mind Well When Days are Dark

Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with a chronic illness is never easy, but the shorter, darker days of winter can make it especially challenging. A lack of sunlight can leave many people feeling sad, listless, and lethargic—all symptoms of a...

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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...

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10 Tips and Tricks to Relieve Nausea

Written by: Amanda Phillips We've all felt nauseous at one time or another, but if you are living with a chronic condition or regular treatments, such as chemo, it can feel like the most constant and least welcome of companions....

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Why Symptom Tracking with a Journal Can Improve Wellness

Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), or for that matter any chronic illness, is an unwieldy beast. Some days, you feel okay, while others are a mystery as to who is running your body. It is...

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Why Autoimmune Warriors Should Give It a Shot: BeWell Tinctures

Written by: Amanda Phillips It feels so often, living with an autoimmune disease, as if your body is just at war with itself. Inflammation, anxiety, nausea, compromised immunity—managing these symptoms so frequently feels like a balancing act. Most of us...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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What to Bring to the Hospital: Essentials and Comfort Items

Whether the stay in the hospital is planned or unplanned, preparing for days or even more to be spent away from home is stressful. Packing the right items can make a big difference and help make your time in the...

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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...

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