It was hard but I've chosen 3 winners of my new book, "How to Start a Chronic Illness Small Group Ministry." (By the way, we are currently having a special on it till 5/1 - Buy a copy & get a copy of the book Beyond Casseroles for free!) The entries are: Jennifer Servantes shared, "I suffer from Lyme disease & with that “honor” comes many stigmas & non-support from medical professionals & regular folk alike. Many people do not realize that Lyme can masquerade as a multitude of other diseases including mental health issues. I have been afflicted for many years with depression & anxiety/panic attacks thanks to the Lyme disease I contracted as a small child. Though I have not suffered a panic attack in a while, my biggest fear is … [Read more...]
There are a Growing Number of Infections From Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be an alternative treatment option that can be very beneficial in relieving some pain & possibly other symptoms of a disease or condition. According to Wikipedia, "Acupuncture is the procedure of inserting & manipulating filiform needles into various points on the body to relieve pain or for therapeutic purposes. The word acupuncture comes from the Latin acus, 'needle', & pungere, 'to prick.'" According to Patrick Professor Woo, colleagues from the University of Hong Kong & the lead author in a study, "acupuncture may pose risks to patients as needles are inserted up to several centimeters beneath the skin." Medical News Today says: Most patients recover from infections. However, Professor Woo explains that 5 to 10 … [Read more...]
Make an N1H1 Plan Now
Have you spoken with your doctor (or doctors) yet about the N1H1 virus & vaccination yet? Now is the time instead of waiting until this fall. The most current information & updates on the swine flu can be found at the CDC government web site here. If you have a chronic illness, many doctors recommend getting the flu shot, the vacinnation for N1H1 & also the pneumonia vaccination. We posted about this recently on Facebook & found nearly every person who responded had a doctor with a different opinion. Depending on your own health history, your illness & condition, & even your lifestyle (are you at home most of the time or a teacher or nurse?) your doctor will give you his or her opinion. If you are not happy with it, you may want … [Read more...]
