by admin | Aug 25, 2011 | Crohn's disease, doctors, empowerment, finding the best doctor, patient empowerment
Years ago, soon after finishing medical school, I developed a persistent ache in my upper abdomen. I worried that I had developed a stomach ulcer and sought the help of a gastroenterologist. He took my family medical history, and I dutifully reported that my mother...
by admin | Jun 23, 2011 | cancer, chronic illness, Crohn's disease, empowerment, healing, health, patient empowerment, patient healing, tools for healing, Ulcerative colitis, wellbeing, writing, writing for health
The reviews are in! I am pleased to announce that registration is once again open for the next Mind-Body Health Writing Class. The class is held at BookShop West Portal in San Francisco. It begins this September and runs for 5 weeks. This group is designed...
by admin | Sep 15, 2010 | cancer, chronic illness, empowerment, healing, health, inspiration, Mind-Body Medicine, patient empowerment, patient healing, self-compassion
Once in a while, an incredible opportunity presents itself for people living with chronic illness. The whole experience can be very discouraging, but occasionally there are benefits. A conference entitled “Cancer as Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving,”...
by admin | Jul 5, 2010 | chronic illness, empowerment, healing, Mind-Body Medicine, patient healing, patient/doctor interactions, wellbeing, writing, writing for health
For those of you who live in San Francisco…. Registration is now open for this Fall’s Mind-Body Health Writing Class! For people with chronic health challenges Location: BookShop West Portal, San Francisco, California If you are living with illness or health...
by admin | Jun 16, 2010 | chronic illness, Crohn's disease, empowerment, healing, health, Mind-Body Medicine, patient empowerment, patient healing, wellbeing
Last week a concerned father called me about his son, a college freshman, now dealing with Crohn’s disease, an illness that commonly presents in 20 and 30 year olds. Crohn’s disease affects the intestine, causing abdominal pain and weight loss. Because the son was...
by admin | Apr 28, 2010 | chronic illness, empowerment, healing, health, Mind-Body Medicine, patient healing, tools for healing, writing for health
Setting boundaries is a core principle of self-care. I’ve learned this the hard way. The moment I feel better, I find myself basking in the glory of a body that doesn’t hurt, the fluidity of bones moving freely with ease, amazed that my energy seems boundless! And...
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