Hosting and Celebrating an Allergy-Friendly Holiday Season
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Hosting and Celebrating an Allergy-Friendly Holiday Season

For those who have food allergies, the holiday season can be a stressful time. There are so many dishes to choose from, and it’s not always easy to know which ones are safe. Even if you’re familiar with the ingredients in a dish, cross-contamination can be a concern. For example, if a dish is prepared…

How to Survive the Holiday Season With Chronic Illness
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How to Survive the Holiday Season With Chronic Illness

The holidays are a time when many people come together to celebrate and spend time with family, friends, and other loved ones. However, for those of us with disabilities, the holidays can simultaneously be a time of stress and anxiety. There are many things to consider when figuring out how to survive the holiday season…

My Current Fibromyalgia Treatment Plan: Is It Effective In Easing My Symptoms?

My Current Fibromyalgia Treatment Plan: Is It Effective In Easing My Symptoms?

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know that I’ve dealt with chronic pain for a lifetime. I only recently found a primary care doctor who listened and started me on a proper regimen. But how effective is my current fibromyalgia treatment plan? As our friends at WebMD put it, ”Fibromyalgia is a…