AutoimmuneMom - For Moms and Families
Be the best autoimmune mom you can be.
Given the frequent common symptoms of autoimmune are fatigue, inflammation, muscle/joint pain, digestive issues and more frequent occurrence of infections, this section covers ideas for moms to manage their health with active kids and at different periods in their life. Because many autoimmune conditions have a genetic component, staying on top of your children's potential to develop the conditions is important.
There’s something so special about a rainy day. It’s beautiful and peaceful outside. And your kids get to stay inside with you (which may not be as peaceful). But it’s always an exciting time to have everyone home on a rainy, Saturday afternoon. When you have a chronic disease, chances are that they aren’t too many days where you can
There’s so much about having an autoimmune disease that’s serious. It’s sad and disheartening and heavy. So we have just one question for you today: Have you taken some time to laugh today? Have you at least cracked a smile? It is so incredibly important to take some time to enjoy yourself every single day. This is even true for
When you were doing homework and studying in school, chances are you had a teacher who taught you about making SMART goals. It may have been a while since you were in school and learned about SMART goals, so it’s time for a little brain refresher. SMART goals are specific, measured, attainable, result-oriented and timely goals that can help you
You may be an expert on yoga pants, but how much do you actually know about yoga? Yoga is basically equal parts meditation, breathing exercises and stretching. It’s something that can be used for spiritual purposes, exercise, stress relief, and even chronic pain. You may think that yoga is something you don’t have time or energy for, but it’s actually
One of the really not-so-fun things about having an autoimmune disease is that a lot of people just don’t know what it is. They don’t believe you really have a disease. They think the pain & fatigue isn’t real. They may even simply think it’s “all in your head” or “you just need more sleep.” (Don’t you hate it when
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