This blog post is a Novartis-sponsored article and part of a collaboration with Two Being Healthy on a campaign called ITP in Focus. It is intended to raise awareness of a condition called immune thrombocytopenia or ITP. Even though ITP (immune thrombocytopenia) is a condition ...
Overview of ITP in Focus
This blog post is a Novartis-sponsored article and part of a collaboration with Two Being Healthy on a campaign called ITP in Focus. It is intended to raise awareness of a condition called immune thrombocytopenia or ITP. We got the opportunity to showcase 4 individuals who are part of the ITP in ...
Introducing ITP in Focus
This blog post is a Novartis - sponsored article and part of a collaboration with Two Being Healthy on a campaign called ITP in Focus. It is intended to raise awareness of a condition called immune thrombocytopenia or ITP. One of our favorite things that we do through our blog and social media ...
You Asked, We Answered: #1
We’re going to start answering questions more regularly that we get via Instagram , YouTube or here on our blog through a new “You asked, We answered” series . We haven’t done a proper Q + A for quite a while so we thought this would be as good a time as ever to dive right back in - from chronic ...
What Is The Connection Between Eating Disorders And Chronic Conditions?
Interview with Kate Machado, RDN We recently chatted with Kate Machado, registered dietitian nutritionist from San Diego who wants to bring awareness to how eating disorders can easily stem from chronic conditions. We’ve been talking for a while now about adding an official new interview series to ...
POTS Starter Kit – A Top Guide For Those With Dysautonomia
Okay, so you've just been diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) or you strongly suspect you have it and now you're wondering what is going to be in your arsenal of supplies to get yourself feeling better. We got you. Below are the items and tips we would recommend to any ...
Why Electrolytes Are Beneficial for Those With Chronic Illness(es)
We have been through a lot when it comes to fluids and lack thereof. Not only have we been dealing with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia) for many years now and are always trying to keep extra fluid in our body, but we have often been nauseous for long periods of time, having a hard time ...
Order Your Own Lab Work Easily With Request A Test
A running consistency through our whole health journey has been blood tests. Before every appointment with our standard doctors, we’ll always have a whole set of lab work done so the doctor will be able to review it with us via Zoom or in person. This is something we’re all for as we always choose ...
12 Things TO Say To Someone With A Chronic Illness
Several months ago we published a list (click here to read) of 12 things NOT to say to someone with a chronic illness. We thought it would be fun to do the alternative and give a list of 12 things TO say to a person with a chronic illness…or at least what we wish people would say instead! 1. I know ...
Our 5 Best Tips For Dating With A Chronic Illness
We're here to share our dating tips because dating in general can be hard and confusing - add in dating with a chronic illness (or in our case several) and it becomes a whole different ballgame. There’s no “right way” to meet someone these days, and with a zillion dating apps/websites out there the ...
Dealing With Chronic Health Conditions In The Workplace
One of the most frequent questions we get asked is about working and how we navigate this world while living with our chronic conditions. While we wish we had a magic answer that would be a simple solution, we’ll share what we have leaned, how we balance our lives/careers and the best tips we have ...
How To Do Yoga For Those Dealing With POTS
With Sadie Croshaw Exercising with POTS is tricky. It’s necessary in order for your condition to improve but, starting an exercise routine is difficult for anyone and this is especially true when POTS or any other chronic illness has already made you de-conditioned. We chatted with Sadie Croshaw, ...
