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The Value of Pursuing Hobbies When You’re Living with a Chronic Illness
Finding activities that you’re passionate about and can enjoy despite your condition can lead to a richer life.
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Workplace Stress Worsened My Chronic Illness
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After my diagnosis, it took time to accept my new life. But I still struggled to understand its meaning. The sixth stage of grief helped me find meaning.
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I was only 4 years old when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Slowly but surely I started to understand the consequences of missing playtime and not moving my body.
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Gardening Is My Mindfulness Practice of Choice — Here’s Why
Watching my plants grow and bloom, as well as the benefits of grounding, are just some of the ways gardening teaches me to be more mindful for my chronic illness.
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The Mindflight Journal: A Journal for Chronic Illness
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5 Lessons from the Pandemic That Promote Inclusivity
We can continue to learn from the pandemic and encourage inclusivity in our everyday practices.
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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Psoriasis Warriors
If you need ideas for your wish list or shopping list, look no further. Here are 10 items that would make great gifts for any psoriasis warrior.
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Building Self-Love When Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis can make developing self-love a high intensity challenge. These tips will help you foster self-love and confidence.
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Avoiding Post-Holiday Flares by Planning Ahead
Here’s how planning ahead for holiday celebrations can help you reduce stress and enjoy the season.
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Ask the Dietitian: Anti-Inflammatory Smoothies for Psoriatic Arthritis
Drinking smoothies is a convenient and delicious way to increase your intake of anti-inflammatory ingredients that may benefit psoriatic arthritis. These anti-inflammatory smoothies are as nutritious as they are delicious.
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There are countless chronic condition and disability advocates on social media committed to spreading awareness and breaking down stigma. Here are 17 who are making an incredible impact.
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A Public Health Crisis: Preventing Loneliness in Chronic Illness
Loneliness is more prevalent than ever in the U.S. — and people with chronic illness are likely familiar with it. Here's how to stay socially connected even when symptoms or flare-ups get in your way.
June 30, 2023
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Summer with Psoriasis: Tips for Leading with Confidence
While many people look forward to getting outdoors and being more active in the warmer summer months, if you have PsO, you know that warmer weather can mean more skin exposure and more anxiety about your appearance.
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How ASMR Can Benefit People with Chronic Illness
If you live with a chronic illness, ASMR may help you feel relaxed, comforted, or even relieved from chronic pain. But triggers aren't the same for everyone.
June 28, 2023
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Consistency Is Overrated
Consistency helps us feel safe and reduces anxiety. But it also can create unreasonable expectations. Here’s how to redefine consistency (and success) so you’re OK with the ebbs and flows of life.
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The Importance of Being a Hustle Culture Dropout When You’re Chronically Ill
The constant pressure to go-go-go took a toll on both my physical and mental health. Then I realized I could opt out.
February 21, 2023
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How the Spoon Theory Helps Me Explain My Health
It can be hard to explain the way that a chronic condition impacts your daily energy. The spoon theory is a clever way to help get the point across.
January 29, 2023
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Realistic Approaches to Setting Resolutions When You Live with a Chronic Condition
Living with a chronic condition often means working within your body’s parameters, which can mean editing your expectations. Always give yourself grace and remember that your New Year’s resolutions — if you choose to set them — don’t have to “match” anyone else’s. They only have to feel helpful to you.
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Simple Tips for Better Holidays with Psoriasis
Managing your psoriasis symptoms can come with additional challenges during the holidays. A little research and preparation can make those challenges feel manageable.
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Ask the Dietitian: How Does a Plant-Based Diet Work for Psoriasis?
Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis, digs into what the research says about a plant-based diet for psoriasis.
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Tips for Getting Active with Psoriasis
Exercise will benefit you mentally and physically, and can help to manage psoriasis flares, but if you are new to exercising, you may be wondering how to get started.
November 14, 2022
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How to Set and Achieve Your Goals with Chronic Illness
Managing your chronic illness on top of life's everyday tasks can be overwhelming. These tips can help you find the motivation and inspiration you need to reach your goals.
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How I Navigate Professional Life While Living with a Chronic Illness
When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I was terrified that my career was over. These tips helped me adapt my work life so that I could excel.
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How the Cost of Psoriasis Extends Beyond the Financial
There are many costs associated with living with a lifelong condition, including time, lifestyle, and mental health impacts.
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Some of the most difficult parts of living with chronic illness are the aspects that others don't see.
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The Financial Burden of Psoriasis
From medications and treatments to specialist visits and travel costs, managing a lifelong condition can come at a heavy financial toll.
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August is Psoriasis Action Month. With over 100 million people worldwide affected by psoriasis, this month of awareness and action is something that touches many.
August 15, 2023
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Ask the Dietitian: What Do I Need to Know About Dairy and Psoriasis?
Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis, digs into what the research says about dairy and psoriasis.
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Psoriatic Arthritis Glossary: 47 Terms You Should Know
Knowledge really is power. Knowing the language of PsA is the first step to managing it.
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Ask the Dietitian: What Anti-Inflammatory Dessert Options Can I Try This Summer?
Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, shares six of her favorite fruit-forward summer dessert options.
June 28, 2022
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Surviving the Summer When You Live with Psoriasis
Summer can be a daunting time for people with psoriasis. Between higher temperatures — a common flare trigger — and people opting to show more skin, the summer months can be tricky to navigate.
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Ask the Dietitian: Can I Drink Alcohol If I Live with Psoriasis?
There is some research about the link between drinking alcohol and psoriasis but a lot remains unknown. Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, dives deep into what the research says about psoriasis and alcohol intake.
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5 Tips for Safe Backcountry Adventures When You’re Living with a Chronic Condition
Wherever you're starting out on your outdoor recreation journey, these five tips from experienced, outdoorsy chronic illness warriors will help you find your way.
May 12, 2022
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Ask the Dietitian: What Do I Need to Know About Gluten and Psoriasis?
Laura Krebs-Holm, a dietitian living with psoriasis, dives into what the research says about gluten and psoriasis.
May 17, 2022
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5 Tips for Prioritizing Self-Care When You Live with Psoriasis
Practicing self-care doesn’t have to be time consuming, it just needs to be meaningful and purposeful to you.
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Belief, Choice, and Self-Love: My Guide to Finding Balance While Living with Psoriasis
These three pillars have been critical for my healing journey with psoriasis.
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More Than Skin-Deep: 8 Fashion and Beauty Bloggers with Psoriasis Share Their Best Secrets
From bentonite clay baths to green concealer, here are the psoriasis-taming tricks the top bloggers swear by.
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6 Tips for Setting Nutrition Goals When You Live with a Chronic Condition
6 Tips for Setting Nutrition Goals When You Live with a Chronic Condition
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How Chronic Illness Helped Me Cultivate Better Reading Habits
Through bibliotherapy I've learned that books can offer greater insight and healing than I ever imagined, as long as I pay attention.
January 11, 2022
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Your Holiday Gift Guide for Spoonies, by Spoonies
These gift ideas, from seven small businesses run by people living with chronic conditions, will help make this holiday season even more festive.
November 10, 2022
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How to Be Your Own Best Advocate When You’re Living with a Chronic Illness
Good self-advocacy in medical settings requires a complicated balance of confidence and humility.
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Why I Choose Positivity in the Face of Chronic Illness
My mantra, 'living a positive life while chronically ill,' feels more necessary now than it ever has.
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How Living with Chronic Illness Has Helped Improve My Relationship with My Body
Whether you live with a chronic illness or not, living in a body is a complex experience.
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The Benefits of Gratitude When You’re Living with a Chronic Illness
Shifting to an attitude of gratitude can be the difference between surviving and truly thriving.
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8 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help You Manage Your Psoriasis
Diet and medication are just two of the ways you can help relieve your symptoms. Read on to discover a wider variety of tips.
November 06, 2023