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My Body Has Lupus. But Lupus Does NOT Have Me

Posted by Ruby Woods on Thu May 6th, 2021 at 10:18 amIsolation will kill you. Don't shut yourself away, even if that feels like the best way to deal with it. We can still have hope. I always tell people, "My body might have lupus. But lupus does NOT have me."
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Getting a Message During the Pandemic FAQ: How to Stay Safe

Posted on Mon Nov 23rd, 2020 at 2:04 pmWhile you may want to wait until the pandemic is over to treat yourself to a spa day, some people rely on regular massages to manage medical conditions like chronic pain, injuries, or headaches. Going for a massage is not entirely risk-free, but there are steps you can take to stay as safe as possible during your visit.
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Maria's Story of Healing with Myofascial Release Therapy & Mind-Body Connection

Posted on Wed Nov 18th, 2020 at 12:00 pmI've been dealing with chronic myofascial pain since 2005, but I've experienced remarkable improvement through mind-body healing, particularly myofascial release therapy. In fact, I published my memoir this year—The Invisible Key: Unlocking the Mystery of My Chronic Pain.

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Do Miracles Really Happen

Posted by Founder Jory Pradjinski on Tue Jul 21st, 2020 at 2:01 pmThis story speaks on spirituality, or if you will, belief in a higher power.
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The Battle of Self Love and Being a Highly Sensitive Person

Posted by J.A. on Wed Jul 22nd, 2020 at 11:43 amThe struggle to love and accept myself just the way I am is one of the hardest challenges I’ve ever had to face in my life.

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Jory's Reiki Experience

Posted by Jory Pradjinski on Tue May 21st, 2019 at 2:18 pmMy health recovery has included numerous alternative treatments, mostly for physical recovery. Reiki was a new direction for me, and my chiropractor recommended a Reiki Master.
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Karen Shares How She Handles Ongoing Chronic Pain

Posted by Karen from the U.S. on Wed Oct 10th, 2018 at 8:23 amMy life with chronic pain...Fighting chronic pain is a full time lifelong job and when our brains are bombarded with pain signals, it takes up needed space and energy from other matters. It is limiting in a very multifaceted way.
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Ginger’s Story of Discovering her Compassion and Strength

Posted by Ginger on Tue May 15th, 2018 at 9:41 amA story about taking control over your health, not giving up, finding the positive in life, and believing in new possibilities and opportunities.

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Story of a Life Changing Injury, Finding Answers, and Hope

Posted by By: S.E. on Tue Nov 7th, 2017 at 11:43 amS.E. shares her story on how she has handled life with chronic pain.

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New Beginnings - Piece written on 10-22-2013

Posted by Jory Pradjinski, Humble beginnings of my new life on Wed Sep 14th, 2016 at 11:00 amWe never know what changes life might bring us
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Live or Survive - Which do you do?

Posted by Jory Pradjinski, first part of my story on Tue Aug 23rd, 2016 at 10:56 amYou either live or survive with chronic pain
Does chronic pain allow you to live your life, or, do you only survive?
 
 

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