Cure Chronic: The Chronic Movement

We talk about the ups and downs of living with chronic disease, but what about the people around us? This episode is the caregivers side. 

Listen to Rick's touching story of his life with Shana, a previous guest on the show. Their ups and downs, and how they get through their day to day, good and bad. 

Stay in touch with Shana and Rick:

Instagram: @RickandShana 

Facebook CBD: @RickandShana: CBD Oil for You & your Pets

Facebook GanoCafe: @TheOnlySmartCoffee: GanoCafe & More

to Listen to Shana's Podcast here 

Their Websites:

https://ShopPureCBD.net

https://GanoCafe.org

She is ambitious, beyond ambitious and her disease won't hold her back! 

From a trip to Spain, to marathon running, figuring out her diet and so much more here is Holly's story with Ulcerative Colitis, which sounds oddly familiar with your host Becky! Enjoy!

Follow her on instagram @HollsFowler

Understand the frustrations that come with having numerous diseases and medical problems, as well as the frustrations dealing with people that don't understand how hard it can be.  Anastasia's story helps us understand what she is going through, what she deals with on a daily basis and how lives her life now! Connect with her on Instagram: @TheDisabledSpook, Facebook: Anastasia Tapsfield and Twitter: @AnastasiaTapsf1

This is Sarahs story with Ulcerative Colitis, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the colon. This is definitely a very shitty disease! Ba dum TSSSS… But seriously, listen to her talk about what she has to go through with doctors, not being understood or heard, her serious battle with medications and the side effects. Plus, NOW how she is a chronic disease warrior and living today! Follow her on instagram @BadGutSoWhat 

Listen to Sam's story with Type 1 Diabetes! She likes running and eating carbs, and her story will open your eyes to what it is likes living day to day with Type 1, especially after living a relatively 'normal' life for years before. 

Be sure to follow her on instagram @WillRun4Insulin 

Hear Anna's story living her life with Lupus, while getting a PHD and travelling around the world! Talk about adventurous! Connect with her on Instagram and Twitter  @annascanlon 

And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel! 

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAnnainWonderland

Hear Emma's story and how she lives with psoriasis: an autoimmune disease that affects the skin and much more tremendously.  The ups and downs with what she had to deal with and still has to deal with, and some fun from all of it! Get connected with Emma here:

Website - www.redsilvermountains.com

Instagram(s) - @redsilvermountains and @psoinspiring

Facebook - @redsilvermountainsblog

Twitter - @rednsilver

Let's talk Endometriosis. If you're like me, you're probably unfamiliar with what Endo is, how severe is can be and how it affects a woman's life. Listen to Abby's story and her journey, with Endo. How she dealt with years of suffering, frustrating doctors and endless unanswered questions. Hear her uplifting attitude, how she lives with her diagnosis now, and the community she praises. Check her out on instagram @abbykateosteen 

Let's make a difference! Get connected with us to join the Chronic Movement.

Check out Dr. Gabor Mate's book: When the Body Says No

I know there are other people this mad, let's be mad together, be strategic and make a difference in the chronic disease world!

Send us an email at [email protected]

This weeks chat with Shana, we talk about Lyme, the complications, holistic vs traditional medicines, problematic doctors, some serious stuff and some fun stuff! Check out this episode to understand more about how Shana deals with her chronic disease and pain! Follow her on Instagram @RickandShana and here are some great websites to check out:

LymeStop: http://lymestop.com/

Seated Cane:

https://amzn.to/3cL10lz  (the one Shana has)

https://amzn.to/2yyVNyf  (height adjustable seated cane)

CBD: https://ShopPureCBD.net

Reishi/Ganoderma:  https://GanoCafe.org

Stay in touch with Shana and Rick:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickandshana/

Facebook CBD: https://www.facebook.com/antiinflammatoryherbs/

CBD Oil for you & your pets

Facebook GanoCafe: https://www.facebook.com/theonlysmartcoffee/

GanoCafe & More

Personal facebook for Shana: https://www.facebook.com/shanapowellfrey