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Flat lay of a planner, writing utensils, medications, pill holders and a water bottle. This depicts back to school for chronically ill.

Back-to-School Preparation When You're Chronically Ill

Back-to-school preparation with chronic illness? These are some tips to reduce stress, organize medication, and prepare school or college essentials.

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The Subtleness of Spoonie Dads: Honoring Fathers in the Chronic Illness Community

The Subtleness of Spoonie Dads: Honoring Fathers in the Chronic Illness Community

Father's Day is coming up, and while social media is abuzz with photos of dads driving off at golf courses and firing up grills, there is a group of fathers whose stories rarely make the cut into these highlight reels....

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Built From the Battle: How IBD Shaped BeWell Products

Built From the Battle: How IBD Shaped BeWell Products

A view into how IBD shaped BeWell for World IBD Day. When I Was First Diagnosed with Crohn’s... ...I thought my life would be divided in two: before IBD and after IBD. But what I didn’t expect—what no one tells...

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It's Heating Up Outside, and Still Freezing Inside: The Importance of Adaptive Clothing Throughout the Year

It's Heating Up Outside, and Still Freezing Inside: The Importance of Adaptive Clothing Throughout the Year

Finally, spring. Everyone is casting off coats, soaking up rays, and storing away winter apparel. Everyone but us people with chronic illness, that is. We are smarter. We are aware that no matter what the weather app says, we still...

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Life is Short: Use the Markers

Life is Short: Use the Markers

Growing up, I had this habit that I now recognize in so many others living with chronic illness - saving the "good stuff" for some perfect future moment that never quite arrives. The Story Behind the Markers I remember the...

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Love Languages When Life Gets Hard: Real Talk About Care & Chronic Illness

Love Languages When Life Gets Hard: Real Talk About Care & Chronic Illness

A week ago Tuesday, I sat with my friend Emily at her kitchen table. She was having one of her better days—enough energy to sit up and chat while her coffee got cold—something that always happens now, she jokes. "You...

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

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

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 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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Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for those with Chronic Illness

Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for those with Chronic Illness

The holiday season is the best time to extend appreciation and give support to one's loved ones, particularly those who are burdened by a chronic illness. The best gifts you could offer them are things they can use to keep...

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

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

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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