5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Imagine your immune system as your body’s defense mechanism. Typically, it does a remarkable job of protecting you against invadersーmicroorganisms that cause disease. However, at times, the immune system falls short, letting an invader...
My Difficult ITP Diagnosis Journey That Made Me An Advocate
I don't really remember a day of my childhood where I felt “good”. Of course, at the time, I had no frame of reference for what “good” was supposed to feel like. I didn't...
Why a Cold Isn’t Just a Cold for People with Chronic Illnesses
In the United States, we are in the midst of cold and flu season, not to mention the continued spread of the coronavirus. We’ve all experienced the frustration as we’ve tried to fend off...
Managing ENT Pain Part III: Throat Pain and Headaches
Aside from having a few too many glasses of wine the night before, more often than not the source of many headaches can be traced to problems in the ear, nose and throat. So...
Spread the Word: #NIVW, Chronic Pain and Flu Symptoms 101
The first week of December is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), an initiative that aims to raise awareness about the importance of getting your flu shot. Founded by the CDC in 2005, this week...
5 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency You Must Know
The sunshine vitamin, also known as vitamin D, is something your body needs, but you may not be getting enough of it. About 42% of the population is deficient in vitamin D. You may...
