I recently finished In the Kingdom of the Sick by writer, author and health activist Laurie Edwards. It is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between illness and society. Coping with chronic illness can have a narrowing affect on your life as you deal with daily symptoms and doctors appointments.…
5 (+ a bonus) Ways to Meditate
There are an infinite number of ways to meditate, and just about infinite benefits that come from consistent meditation. The most important benefit, as it relates to coping with illness, is that meditation turns off our stress response system. This allows our body’s energy to be directed to repair and…