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 | May 15, 2011 | cancer, chronic illness, healing, health, nutrition, patient empowerment, wellbeing
When I work with people who are living with serious illnesses, especially those dealing with cancer, it’s often difficult to even think about eating, let alone decide what to eat and how to find the energy to prepare it. If feasible, hiring someone to help you can be...
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 | 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...
by admin | Mar 22, 2010 | chronic illness, computer addiction, healing, health, Humor, inspiration, meditation, tools for healing, walking meditation, wellbeing
Over the past few months, I’ve been busy—on my computer. Like many people today, I sometimes can’t seem to turn it off. How many of you, I wonder, actually sleep with your computer? It’s OK to confess that you do. If you are dealing with illness, it can be a...
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