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Mycobacterium Avium Complex - Lady Windemere Disease - Hot Tub Lung

Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC Lady Windemere Disease or Hot Tub Lung) is a little-known and rare disease in which specific common bacteria take advantage of (usually) immuno-compromised hosts. That is to say, the opportunistic bacteria - which are present in the air and soil, generally infecting birds and deer - are usually fought off by our capable immune systems. But those whose immune systems are depressed (low) have trouble fighting… Continue

Added by Ellen S on November 3, 2008 at 10:00am — 11 Comments

Daring to be happy... and not sorry about it.

Yeah, I'm sick. So what. I can still smile. When I'm hurting so bad I can't function, I want to curl up in bed in my darkened room and sleep away the pain. When hubby wakes me up, I still smile at him. When I'm feeling good enough to be up and typing on the computer I am almost always happy. I may not feel good, but I can be happy at the same time. So, what's the problem? Can you see the joy in your life through the fog of a serious health condition? Many can't. I'm married to a card... much… Continue

Added by Ellen S on October 22, 2008 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #9

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE We are gaining control of our lives, one step at a time! This is a continuation of step #6. This step may take a little longer. It's okay if you don't have all the information today, just start it today. Come back to it later if you need. Step… Continue

Added by Ellen S on October 2, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #8

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE You may have to dust off some cobwebs for this step! Don't worry if you don't remember everything at once. It's okay to write down what you do remember now, and look for the rest of the information later. Remember we're just getting the raw information… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 30, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #7

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE We are gaining control of our lives, one step at a time! This step will change your life. We're going to think about small emergencies and big ones. There is a reason for each number I'm asking for in this step, so try hard not to leave any out. This s… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 29, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #6

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE Step #6 is a continuation of the section you began in Step #2. The steps I'll be showing you in this series are only a guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attacks and other health issues vary… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 28, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #5

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE Step #5 is vital to keeping your PHCJ alive. The steps I'll be showing you in this series are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attacks and other health issues vary, each person is dif… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 25, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #4

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE Step #4 is the page that will require some of the most upkeep as you use your Personal Health Control Journal. The steps I'll be showing you are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attac… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 24, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Hughes disease and recent research revelations

A recent study published in the journal Neurology is getting a lot of media attention, but a personal experience made me wonder whether researchers and the media might have missed an important connection. The study attempted to link migraine disease to an increased risk for thromboembolism (blood clot in a vessel) and… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 23, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #3

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE The steps I'll be showing you are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attacks and other health issues vary, each person is different. Our needs, wants, and our circumstances will differ b… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 22, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #2

Today we are going to start one of the most important sections of your Personal Health Control Journal. To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE The steps I'll be showing you are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attac… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 22, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ) step #1

To go back to the beginning of this project, CLICK HERE The steps I'll be showing you are only guides to get you started with your Personal Health Control Journal (PHCJ). Just as our Migraine attacks and other health issues vary, each person is different. Our needs, wants, and our circumstances will differ b… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 22, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Control a chronic health condition with this fun project

"Doctors are no more than trusted, learned friends" (Patch Adams, Truman State University 2006) who have years of instruction by some of the most knowledgeable teachers in the health care world in addition to their years of personal experience with patients. They try to apply that knowledge and experience to your personal situation (as they know it) to help you achieve optimal health. Doctors are not gods, they are just people. Human beings. They are not all-knowing, all-seeing, al… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 22, 2008 at 12:00am — 5 Comments

Lupus - the wolf in sheep's clothing

"The wolf" is sneaky. It's tricky. It hides. It pretends. It's ferocious. It kills. Lupus, "the wolf", is a disease often resulting in Migraine and other headache disorders. When living my early years in Oregon, spending time in the wilderness, I happened upon wolves in the wild. I've looked at them in curiosity and excitement, but never fright. For the most part, wolves would prefer not to be around people... not to be observed. I never looked at a wolf as something to be afraid of. Perhaps t… Continue

Added by Ellen S on September 17, 2008 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

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