Coping with a Newly Diagnosed Illness
There is nothing easy about being diagnosed with a chronic illness. Shock may be felt, followed by a slew of emotions like denial, grief, and anger. Confusion, fear, avoidance and guilt may all be felt in different stages. (more...)
Mixed Blessings: Pregnancy-Related Skin Problems
Everyone says that you’re glowing, right? Oh, it must be the pregnancy, they say. But perhaps that glow could also be due to the fact that your skin is on the verge of breaking out. (more…)
9 Ways to Romance Your Chronically Ill Wife
When your wife is chronically ill it can be hard for her to think romance. Know that her lack of interest likely has nothing to do with you but rather is the result of being one of the 133 million people who deal with an illness. Sadly, a staggering 75% percent of marriages end in divorce when an illness is present. (more…)
Suffering In Silence: Hormonal Headaches
Hormonal headaches can be very painful and even seriously debilitating. An ailment that only affects women, hormonal headaches are caused by fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone and typically occur seven to eleven days before the menstrual cycle. (more…)