BeWell Blog

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Hospital Stay Bundle: The Ultimate in Comfort for Your Hospital Stay

Few times are as challenging as those spent in the hospital, but anyone who has had to navigate such an environment can truly appreciate the comforting and practical items that were available to them. BeWell's Hospital Stay Bundle has been...

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Rest Day Bundle: A Match Made in Heaven for The Healing Days

When someone is fighting chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, or just the everyday stresses of life, rest and relaxation are not an indulgence; rather, they are a necessity. The BeWell Rest Day Bundle puts together two well-thought-out products to guarantee maximum...

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Infusion Day Bundle: A Real Friend for Treatment Days by Your Side

Infusion days are difficult and emotionally exhausting. Long, fatiguing hours of treatments finally leave patients cold, exhausted, and uncomfortable. That is why BeWell has thoughtfully prepared the Infusion Day Bundle with the purpose of softening those tough days a bit....

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Coping with a Serious Diagnosis: How to Take It In and Stay Positive

Written by: Amanda Phillips Receiving a serious diagnosis can be one of life's most overwhelming moments. An autoimmune disease, a chronic illness, even cancer—whatever it is you hear from your doctor may make the world stop spinning for that one...

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From Strength to Vulnerability: How to Open Up About Chronic Illness as a Man

Written by: Benjamin Ruehrdanz Society tells men to be stoic, to push aside pain and not to talk about their problems. Ultimately, regardless of gender, difficulties in talking about your condition come down to a practice in vulnerability. Hiding your...

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BeWell IV Zip Hoodie - The Right Fit for Comfort during Treatments

Written by: Amanda Phillips Infusion treatments are never easy, physically and emotionally. Be it chemotherapy, dialysis, biologic infusions, or any other kind of medical intervention, comfort can make a big difference in long sessions. That is when the BeWell IV...

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10 Things You Can Do While Getting an IV Infusion

Written by: Amanda Phillips It could be that you have to sit and receive some kind of medicine infusion, which takes several hours at times, or even more. Staying in one position for such an extended period takes a lot...

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Tips and Tricks from a Nurse-Turned-Autoimmune Disease Patient

Being a patient is never easy, but being a patient after having been a nurse has been a whole different reality. I never thought I would ever be on the other side of the bedrail, but since being diagnosed with...

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Understanding Medical Gaslighting: What It Is and How to Respond

Written by: Amanda Phillips If you have lived with any type of chronic illness for any amount of time, there is a good chance that at one point or another, you felt your symptoms were not taken seriously by a...

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Trick-or-Treating Made Accessible to Kids with Medical Conditions

Written by: Amanda Phillips Halloween is one of the most magical times of the year when kids get to dress up, eat candy, and have fun in their neighborhoods. For children with medical conditions, however, traditional trick-or-treating can present challenges...

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Holiday Cheer When You Have Chronic Pain

Written by: Amanda Phillips The holidays are often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for those living with chronic pain, they can also be the most challenging. The hustle and bustle, long gatherings, and even colder...

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Thanksgiving Travel Preparation with Chronic Illness

Written by: Amanda Phillips Thanksgiving is about family, friends, and tradition, but it often involves travel to reach loved ones. Traveling during the holiday season can be quite overwhelming for people living with chronic illnesses. Waiting in crowded airports, enduring...

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