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July 2021

Itching related to fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia-Related Itching – What It Is and How to Treat It

2021-07-20
By: christaqblack
On: July 20, 2021
In: Pain and Symptom Management

(Note – This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you choose to purchase any of the items I link to, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. I would not recommend a product I do not love and use myself, and your supportContinue Reading

Heat intolerance in spoonies

Heat Intolerance – 10+ Tips for Staying Cool

2021-07-16
By: christaqblack
On: July 16, 2021
In: Pain and Symptom Management

Most of us don’t love the heat. Even if you enjoy hotter weather, an unrelenting heatwave can be one of the worst parts of summer.  You cannot hang out in a swimming pool or sit in front of an air conditioner all day, so facing the heat is part ofContinue Reading

Weight and chronic illness

The Uncomfortable Relationship Between Weight and Chronic Illness

2021-07-09
By: christaqblack
On: July 9, 2021
In: Chronic Illness and Disability Awareness

There are a lot of people who think that the connection between excess weight and chronic illness is automatic and inseparable. But the truth is much more complicated – and much more serious. Are you overweight? I am.  By the BMI standards, I am actually obese. Even my husband –Continue Reading

Benefits of Swimming for Spoonies

7 Benefits of Swimming & Water Therapy

2021-07-02
By: christaqblack
On: July 2, 2021
In: Pain and Symptom Management

Swimming is perhaps the best exercise in existence – and increasingly one of the most accessible. There are so many reasons to give swimming – or at least getting into your local pool – a try this summer. Whether you head to your local YMCA, physical therapy clinic, or justContinue Reading

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