My Day at the SpaWe were invited by one of our suppliers to a spa day in honor of women’s day 2019. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? I mean, who does not want to be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Chronic Pain In America Survey! (Now Closed)We know the frustrations of chronic pain. Will you help others understand by taking our survey? Simply put, living with chronic pain is painful. But there is so much more...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can you have Anxiety and Depression with Psoriasis?The short answer to that is yes. Although many people tend to only have one or the other. For me, it was the depression first. After having come to terms...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis...Just Like That!When I stood up, after sitting on the floor watching the Winter Olympics in 1996, I felt pain I had never imagined! I was newly married, eating Chinese food and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Spray Tanning for Wedding Was an Epic FailOnce upon a time, I got married and wanted to look like the sun-kissed Florida native that I used to be. The only problem with that is even though I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Are You Your Own Best Advocate?I have been a patient advocate for 15 years now. There have been plenty of times that people ask me how did I start being an advocate? Our steps are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bring On The Bathing SuitI have had psoriasis for 55 plus years. I can count on one hand how many times I have gone shopping for a bathing suit. Well, since you asked; it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stares Know No BoundsMy mom had a stroke last month. I was shocked because she is so young. But, that is how life is, right? You can never expect these things. Thankfully she...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My New Job Was Killing My SkinEarlier this year, I took on a job that felt like it was everything I’ve ever wanted in a position. It was work-from-home and full-time with a decent salary. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Do I Advocate?What is advocacy, well if you asked the internet, the first thing that pops up on mine is this: “Advocacy in all its forms seeks to ensure that people, particularly those...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Easy DIY Scalp Psoriasis TreatmentScalp psoriasis sucks. Plain and simple. Unless you're a fan of big, brimmed hats or you have a large baseball cap collection, scalp psoriasis can be pretty difficult to hide...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dogs Licking PlaquesWe all love our fur babies. I am no exception. I have three dogs and three cats. At one point we had a small farm that included goats, chickens, ducks...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My Journey with Psoriasis During PregnancyPsoriasis during pregnancy can be tricky. I have psoriasis and I am currently 6 months pregnant. Let me begin by saying almost immediately after I found out about my new...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Summer Sun and My SkinOn my last holiday with my daughter, we went to Australia during their summer months. Folks, it is hot and not just a little bit. From my experience, Australia is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Had An Annoying Mole Removed Right Before My WeddingA few weeks ago I had an “annoying mole” removed. Why do I call it annoying? Because this mole teamed up with psoriasis and would constantly flake and crack, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Healing NaturallyLearning is always a bumpy road, and as most of us try to do this alone - we end up in the same potholes on our journey to better health...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Should Your Partner Have A Say In Your Psoriasis Treatment?For the new readers— my wife and I have been together for 15 years and married for 13. We got married when we were 19 and 20, so we basically...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis Sneak Attack - Even the Experts Get Fooled!I write this article with a twinge of embarrassment because what follows are three times that even I was fooled by my psoriasis. You would think that being immersed in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Emotional Symptoms of Psoriasis I've FeltYou've heard of a rollercoaster of emotions, right? Well for me, prior to 7 years ago, there was no such thing as a rollercoaster. Having psoriasis was more like a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What I Hate About Having PsoriasisI feel this is a crazy question, but people have asked me this question more than once. I have had psoriasis for 55 plus years and yes, I have had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments