BeWell Blog

Written By: Amanda Phillips Many times, chronic illness means relying on medications to do everything from helping with the symptoms and pain to slowing down the progression of a disease. Yet probably the most salient thing that is often overlooked...

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...

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...

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....

Written by: Amanda Phillips Moving is stressful for anyone; however, it can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with a chronic illness. From finding new healthcare providers to handling the physical demands of packing and relocating, moving to a new city...

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...

Written by: Amanda Phillips While many people immediately associate PTSD with veterans or survivors of harrowing events, it is also connected to medical trauma. Many patients with chronic illnesses, cancer, or those who have undergone extensive medical treatments can develop...

Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with autoimmune diseases, chronic illnesses, and cancers comes with many challenges. However, one of the most basic issues to consider is access to quality health care. Having the right medical team by your side can...

Written By: Amanda Phillips Living with an autoimmune disease is tough, and one of the huge variables that can help to bring on or alleviate symptoms is the weather. Many of those with autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and...

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...

Written by: Amanda Phillips October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you'll likely see a slew of pink products on the shelves, touting various brands that give a portion of their sales to benefit breast cancer research and awareness. While...