Chronically Grateful Me by Deb Andio
Life is hard enough,don't go through life with pain that’s keeping you clutching the steering wheel. Join me as I share with you my life of living chronically grateful while living with chronic pain.
I hate pills and medication in general. You take something for one thing and then you have to worry about side effects , addiction wasting money on things that don’t work or you have a bad reaction to. Living with joint pain has many challenges, what works often doctors don’t want to give and yet... Continue Reading →
It is important to be honest with your healthcare providers about any pain or discomfort you are experiencing, even if you feel like you can manage it. Telling your doctor that you are fine when you are really experiencing arthritis pain can prevent you from receiving the appropriate treatment and care that you need. Your... Continue Reading →
I am not a doctor or medical provider all thoughts are my own based on the stats I read. Always consult your doctor before you start exercising or changing your diet. Maintaining good heart health is important for everyone, but it is especially important for women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for... Continue Reading →
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, but the simple truth is that most cardiovascular diseases can still be prevented with education and healthy lifestyle changes. Link to a recipe book from goredforwomen Recipes Learn the signs Women might attribute some of the symptoms to other... Continue Reading →
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated every year on the third Monday of January to honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It's a day that celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and... Continue Reading →
The start of the year is a great time to set your health goals for the year ahead. If you have arthritis, your daily life can be impacted by the pain, swelling, and discomfort in your joints that often results from this condition. However, it’s important to be proactive and take steps to ensure that... Continue Reading →
Ever have that toothache pain that interferes with you train of thought? Or a migraine that lasts for a couple days? Or that sudden intense moment you hit your toe or elbow on something? Imagine having pain like that every day for days, weeks months years at a time….. There were days I was so... Continue Reading →
I want to end this year and begin the new one by saying Thank you. Thank you to those who read my blog, follow it and comment. "You could have picked millions of people to follow... GREAT choice. Thank you." I would love to know what you would like to read and hear about in... Continue Reading →
12 Days of Self Care If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it dozens of times, the holidays are stressful and often pretty crazy! Shopping for presents, baking, decorating,visiting relatives, spending lots of $ we don’t often have. attending the company Christmas party, or going on vacation, it can all get overwhelming. Sad but all... Continue Reading →
All Things Arthritis Having been diagnosed with osteoarthritis at age 34, and osteonecrosis after an injury to the knee in 2014 at age 51. I started advocating for everyone living with joint pain. I started a new room /house on Clubhouse and want to get the message out if you live with any for of... Continue Reading →
More than 350 million people have arthritis globally More than 54 million people have arthritis in the USA World Arthritis Day, referred to as WAD, is a global awareness day held every year on 12 October. WAD aims to help raise awareness in all audiences across the world of the existence and impact of rheumatic... Continue Reading →
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an yearly campaign to raise awareness. Women of all ages are encouraged to perform breast self-exams at least once a month. “Forty percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, so establishing a regular breast self-exam is very important.” According to John Hopkins Hospital... Continue Reading →
I am pretty excited to participate in person at this years Walk to Cure Arthritis event. After 2 years of being virtual it’s going to be nice to connect with friends and meet new ones in this years walk to cure. When it’s over I will pop back here and post a video of the... Continue Reading →
It is not just older people who are affected by arthritis, children get it too — that’s why observing Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month in July each year is so important. Founded by the Arthritis Foundation, this campaign aims to raise awareness about this condition and share resources to help those affected by it. Did you... Continue Reading →
Chronically Grateful Me by Deb Andio 