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December 6, 2019December 5, 2019

Small Dietary Changes Can Make a Big Difference

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

A few months ago, I enrolled in two online courses: a naturopath nutritional course and a master herbalist course. I hoped to gain knowledge about living a more holistic ... Read more

December 4, 2019December 2, 2019

Bouncing Back Through Creativity

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

It has been over a month since I first came down with the virus. I slept through the first week and a half, but was eventually able to get ... Read more

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

Pacing Myself During the Holiday Season

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

I used to be a notoriously late holiday shopper, scrambling in stores on Christmas Eve to complete my gift list to the amusement of my family. But life with ... Read more

November 27, 2019November 25, 2019

Feeling Thankful for the Blessings in My Life

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching here in the United States. It’s a time when many of us think about the aspects of our lives for which we are ... Read more

November 26, 2019November 22, 2019

How Not to Travel with Sarcoidosis

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

More than 55 million people plan to travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA. But I won’t be among them. After two exhausting trips ... Read more

November 22, 2019November 20, 2019

Sometimes You Have to Compare Risks and Rewards

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

My daughter celebrated her 20th birthday last week. She kept saying she wanted to take a trip. Initially, the destination was the Dominican Republic. Then she mentioned Miami and a ... Read more

November 20, 2019November 18, 2019

I Have a New Holiday Tradition Because of Sarcoidosis

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

Before my diagnosis, I thought of myself as a traditionalist, at least when it came to the holidays. I baked cookies, decorated the house, and shopped for the perfect ... Read more

November 19, 2019November 15, 2019

I Went One Step Too Far in Pursuit of My Fitness Goals

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

I’m often my own worst enemy. Last year, I decided to add some variety to my usual cardio workout. When I started a cardiac rehabilitation program to manage my ... Read more

November 15, 2019November 13, 2019

Obstacles Are Teachable Lessons for Personal Growth

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

I recently took a short weekend trip about 40 miles outside Philadelphia to Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, to visit my brother-in-law. I try to get out to “the country” where ... Read more

November 13, 2019November 12, 2019

When Should I Tell Others About Sarcoidosis?

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

It was my initial desire to explain my sarcoidosis diagnosis to the people around me. Whether they were individuals I have known for years or those I had recently ... Read more