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MEET STEFFI’m an advocate for chronic illness and I try my best to raise awareness for Ankylosing Spondylitis and other chronic illnesses as well as mental illnesses. I live outside of Toronto, Continue Reading
autoimmune diseases
Consider The ‘F’ Factor: How You Feel
Numbers May Not Lie, But They Don't Always Tell The Whole StoryThere is an algebra teacher in New York, long since eulogized, who is rolling over at the thought of me discoursing on anything Continue Reading
CAITLIN’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET CAITLINMy name is Caitlin Michelle Castillo. I am a new graduate from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing. I grew up in Virginia for the majority of my life with my parents Continue Reading
5 Tips on Being Your Own Advocate
Taking Risks, and Sticking Up for Yourself in the Doctor's Office!You want to know what’s bold...sticking up for yourself! There are many instances when we don’t stick up for ourselves when it Continue Reading
NIA’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET NIAMy name is Nia Renzi, I am 19 years old and I’m from Massachusetts. I have worked with horses since I was 7 years old, and I recently committed to Merrimack College for Continue Reading
4 Steps to Simplify Your Healing Journey
When I was first diagnosed with Hashimotos, I had no idea where to begin my healing journey. I just knew I needed to do something. I’ve reduced my diet to almost nothing hoping that it would help Continue Reading
CYNTHIA’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET CYNTHIAHi! I'm Cynthia, a 32 year old archaeologist from Belgium. I currently live with my Austrian boyfriend in his home region and we were supposed to start a 1 year world-trip in April. I Continue Reading
Simplifying Your Fitness Routine
Simplify: a word that generally makes me happy, but can sometimes cause extremely overwhelming feelings as well. Simplifying areas of your life can sometimes take a lot of work, that’s where I get the Continue Reading
DANA’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET DANAMy name is Dana, and I have severe Crohn’s Disease. I live in St. Louis and am married to my wonderful husband Micah. He is currently attending the seminary here to become a pastor, so Continue Reading
