BeWell Blog
I May Not Look Sick, But I Sure Do Act It
Written by: Amanda Phillips You see a Ferris Wheel. I see crowds, anxiety, and no fast way to get to a bathroom. There is a lot of talk about invisible illnesses regarding chronic conditions such as Crohn's disease. To the...
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...
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...
Written by: Amanda Phillips I know I say no a lot. I know that sometimes, when I actually do show up, I seem exhausted or distant. But when you stop inviting me, it hurts more than you could ever know....
How to Prepare for a Power Outage: A Chronic Illness Patient's Guide
Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with a chronic illness can make impromptu events, like power outages, even more stressful. Whether you identify as a Spoonie or are managing a chronic illness, your medical routine—whether it includes prescription medications, injections, or...
Understanding the Spoon Theory: How People with Autoimmune Diseases Identify as Spoonies
Living with an autoimmune disease can bring all sorts of issues that others cannot fathom. Symptoms such as chronic fatigue, pain, and mental exhaustion are things that the outside world cannot see, and therefore, it is hard for friends and...