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Holiday Giveaway Courtesy of Katie's Knits!

'Tis the season for fabulous knitted goods! And Katie's Knits has plenty of them! She does everything from custom blankets to handbags, all created with love and care.It is no surprise that there is a...

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Year in Review

Although I don't write a Christmas letter or anything of the sort, I figure my dear blog readers tune in from time to time throughout the year and are probably all too aware of the health goings on in...

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Cosmopolitan Magazine Covers Dysautonomia!

In case you haven't seen it yet, there is currently an article on Cosmopolitan.com written by fellow dysautonomia patient Ilana Jacqueline who provides Cosmo readers with a first-hand account of her...

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It's EDS Awareness Month!

No, it is NOT erectile dysfunction syndrome awareness month, nor is "EDS" an acronym for that! EDS stands for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and May marks a special month of awareness for this life-altering...

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Dysautonomia International's First Annual Patient Conference & Lobby Day...

Here is a highlight video of the 2013 Dysautonomia Patient Conference & Lobby Day held in Washington DC earlier this month! It was a tremendous success for dysautonomia patients and physicians alike!

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On Losing the Ability to do What You Love

"...I was dancing again, every muscle effortlessly engaged, articulating in perfect synchronicity."About a month ago, one of my best friends sent me an article that brought me to tears. While I'm sure...

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October was Dysautonomia Awareness Month! How Did You Celebrate?

It's the last day of Dysautonomia Awareness Month! How did you commemorate the occasion? Many people spread awareness online, through successful social media campaigns like "Thumbs Up for Dysautonomia...

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Cleaning Tips for the Chemically Sensitive

This post has been a long time coming. While my chemical sensitivities are not as severe as they used to be, I still consider myself a highly sensitive individual when it comes to smells. Luckily I am...

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Lemon Juice, Coconut Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Oh My!!!

I was so excited to discover the above chart on MindBodyGreen.com. I am all about utilizing natural, chemical-free remedies whenever possible. I intend to try all these products for the various uses...

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Cucumbers are Cool...And Curative!

While I very seldom read email forwards, the ones from my grandma tend to be useful and from reputable sources. This one, detailing the health benefits and myriad household uses of cucumbers, caught my...

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POTS: The Pretty Girl Disease?

While I may be a tad bit biased, I think POTS patients are among the coolest people in the world. Also among the prettiest. And is it some sort of eerie coincidence that there are many potsies who are...

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Shop at Amazon to Support Dysautonomia Research!

Whether you're a big holiday shopper or simply make purchases from Amazon once in a blue moon, please shop through this link to support dysautonomia research. Simply use the Amazon search box on the...

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My Childhood Idol Coped with Chronic Illness Too!

Every oh so often I get nostalgic for the great 1990's. For me, my childhood represents a simpler time when I was blissfully healthy and carefree. I was always singing and dancing. And so were my...

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Liebster Award!

I am honored to have been nominated for a Liebster Award by one of my favorite new bloggers and fellow potsy Brittany at Fabulously Faint. Admittedly I don't know much about the award except for the...

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2013 Year In Review

This year brought a lot of major life changes and new beginnings for me. Mostly positive ones. I moved to a new home in a different location and am now (finally!) comfortably settled in here. I am...

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2014 In A Nutshell

On the eve of a very important appointment with a very important neurosurgeon, I find myself brimming with anxiety over the occasion. You'd think after seven years of health drama doctor's appointments...

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October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month! What are you doing to raise awareness?

This October marks another great annual Dysautonomia Awareness Month. It is always so awesome to see the patient community rally together and do amazing things to help raise funds to support research...

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So True!

A friend and fellow dysautonomia warrior posted this on her Facebook this morning and it really resonated with me! People in the chronic illness community are among the strongest, bravest on earth.

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I love to hear from you!

A BIG thank you to Mary over at A Body of Hope for making this for me! I love to hear from my readers and read your blogs! If you have a blog of you're own please share it with me! It is always great...

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One Lovely Blog Award

Thanks so much to Mary over at A Body of Hope for nominating me for the One Lovely Blog Award! Here are seven facts about me:1) I have a growing nail polish collection and recently started dabbling...

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