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 | 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 | Jan 2, 2011 | chronic illness, healing, patient empowerment, patient healing, tools for healing, writing, writing for health
Happy New Year! Welcome 2011! 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. This group is for people living with chronic health challenges. If you...
by admin | Dec 21, 2010 | chronic illness, Crohn's disease, healing, Holidays and illness, Mind-Body Medicine, patient empowerment, tools for healing, Ulcerative colitis
Chronic illness and the holidays: fielding the inevitable questions. Below is an article I recently wrote for the CCFA e-newsletter. I’m reposting it here—perhaps it can be of help to you. It is written specifically for people with IBD (inflammatory bowel...
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,”...
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