Improve your Communication Skills – Choose the Correct Words
Have you ever met someone who used words you did not understand? I am sure you have because I know I have. These words seem like they are fresh out of a dictionary and you would certainly need one to know what they meant. Or, on the other hand, the person may be using slang terms and unusual phrases which don’t make sense. In any event, even though they may be using proper English, they are not communicating effectively if you do not understand them. And if they are not understood, just think how this is effecting their business and personal relationships. Here are some quick tips to help avoid communication difficulties in y

Holiday Tips – My Three C’s
With the holidays fast approaching, you may not be looking forward to them if you have a chronic condition.  You possibly, may already be feeling guilty or frustrated just thinking about: •    Shopping for your family and having to ask someone else to do it for you •    Being able to attend the events your child is participating in •    Being able to fix dinner or your favorite holiday recipe •Â

After Acceptance, What Then?
After you have worked hard to reach the point of acceptance of your chronic condition, what do you do next?  What will help you the most? The answer is YOU!  You become your own advocate for your wellness and peace of mind. You: discuss your condition with your doctor and ask how you can best be proactive, support yourself, and participate in your care; research and learn all you can about your condition, including all terminology and medications, their effects and side-effects; don’t give up!  Get up instead!Â

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  It is the time for us to stop and take stock of this disease and how it is effecting the lives of so many people in this world.  There is hardly any person that does not know at least one individual, be it a woman or a man (and yes, men get this too), that is effected by this disease. The best ways to stop breast cancer is through awareness and research. Learn

Year Against Musculoskeletal Pain
In an attempt to raise awareness on Musculoskeletal Pain, which is the most common of all pain, the