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Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring cleaning dates back to the ancient Jewish practice of thoroughly cleansing the home in anticipation of the springtime memorial feast of Passover. In Persia, the new year falls on the first day of spring. Iranians continue the practice of khooneh tekouni, which means “shaking the house.” Everything is cleaned, from drapes to furniture. People have long understood the connection between cleanliness and health. When we do a thorough cleaning of our home, we improve the air quality and therefore our health. By investing time and energy in this time-honored custom, we offer a much-needed boost to our own and […]
Heart Attacks Triggered by a Broken Heart
Most of us have heard that stress can cause heart problems. We have even heard the stories about a spouse who passes away, then the other follows close behind. The mother in law of Invisible Disabilities Association’s Founder, Wayne Connell, has recently experienced increased heart trouble after her son Jim unexpectedly passed away last December. Carole has been battling Lung Cancer for the past year and found herself hospitalized shortly after her son’s death, due to severe chest pains, irregular heartbeat, shooting blood pressure and episodes of collapsing. They did not find artery damage, but her doctor said that her […]
Angels on the Mountaintop
Those of us who live in suffering do not realize the depth of understanding we can give to others. Whether it is on the internet, phone, or praying and sending good thoughts to others we know who live with invisible disabilities, we can make a difference. Sometimes our pain and sickness lead us to being lonely. Since we are already angels, we should try to remember that we are suffering for others who do not even know they need our help. Here are two examples of how God has been able to use me to help someone that did not […]
The Only Disability is YOUR Bad Attitude!
Kick off your shoes and stay awhile. It sometimes feels like there are few places where people with visible conditions are welcome – and accepted as they are. Medical settings are often the most welcoming and comfortable places known to those of us with visible conditions. The larger, outside world has way too many issues with the likes of us. Case in point: a mere one hour time span in the life of…. namely, yours truly. It happened a couple weeks ago. I was minding my own business, going about my day in the usual way. Nothing out of the […]
Teresa Giudice Wins 60K in Honor of Child with Kidney Disease
New York Times best-selling author and reality TV star, Teresa Giudice, is now a contestant on ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ Season 5. Teresa appeared on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” reality television show and is the author of “Skinny Italian” (Hyperion) and “Fabulicious!” Teresa is there to raise money for her charity, The NephCure Foundation (NFC), which researches the cause, improved treatment and cure for the potentially debilitating kidney disease Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Nephrotic Syndrome. “Teresa first encountered The NephCure at a charity event when she met a young boy who was suffering from an incurable kidney disease. […]
Eco-Friendly and Chemical-Free Easter Eggs
There are healthy, natural alternatives for just about anything! Including this fun option for dying Easter eggs: According to The Herb Companion, Dip the hard-boiled eggs into white vinegar before beginning, and set aside. Then bring each dye ingredient (listed below) to a boil with 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar; strain the dyes into small dipping bowls and allow to cool. To dye eggs, dip them into the bowls for about five minutes, or longer for deeper colors. And be creative! Use two different dyes on one egg to create unique colors, or dye eggs […]