Alisha Stone has a BA in psychology and is dedicated to improving the lives of others living with chronic illnesses.
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There's some promising news about a hormone therapy for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Read on, but first, let's put things into context with some practical, real-life background stuff... How was your…
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The Good-News-Bad-News Basics of Fatty Liver Disease and NASH
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Read a really wonderful, inspiring heartwarming story about two old friends which you can read here that I’d like to share to give you and your loved ones in the…
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One Woman’s Heartwarming NASH Story Inspires the World to Take Action
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Remember the last time you had a bad day? You know what I’m talking about—those times when we come home and plop down on the sofa—and devour a huge piece…
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Sickle Cell Anemia: Parents – Do You Agree with This Approach to Living in Full?
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After watching a rather “dry” physician, a pulmonologist (I presume) on a video (you can watch it here), I felt like there was more to be had. This goes beyond…
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Why Everyone Needs to Understand These Important But Simple Facts About IPF
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Oh here’s an article that really grabbed my FREAKING attention about a 20-something Chinese woman who is living with narcolepsy. She has chosen not to take medications for her narcolepsy…
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This Woman with Narcolepsy Made a Decision That’s Freaking Me Out
Did you know that approximately 30 percent of adult Americans have a somewhat benign liver disorder that could turn into liver failure and lead to an untimely death? Nonalcoholic fatty…
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New NASH Study Offers Hope to Millions Here’s Why…
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If you or your loved one has cataplexy, I definitely suggest you read this post, written by a young woman who’s living with it. I say “living with it” vs.…
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Awake and Unable to Move: Woman with Cataplexy Describes Her Experience
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I read a pretty cool short and sweet article that you need to check out, written by a person who is living with narcolepsy. I’m so impressed by how well…
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Rude! Here’s How to Suck the Power Out of 4 Narcolepsy Misperceptions
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I was alarmed and yet inspired by a recent article I read. Narcolepsy affects nearly 200,000 people in the United States, but sadly goes undiagnosed and undertreated. Don’t let this…
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Fast Narcolepsy Facts Make More People Slow Down and Pay Attention
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I thought I’d had a bad day today, but quickly changed my mind after reading about a part-time teacher, married mother of four kids who was only 37 years old…
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Your Jaw Will Drop Over This Mom’s Empowering Fight Against Parkinson’s
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Here are some highlights of an inspirational article I'd like to share... Boehringer Ingelheim, a pharmaceutical company specializing in rare pulmonary diseases, headquartered in Germany, is stepping up to the…
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Outstanding Country Music Star Shares His Valuable IPF Story of Inspiration
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I recently lost a family member to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). She’d lived well with IPF for several years and physically well until the last six months. As you might…
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Dealing with IPF? Be Kind to Yourself!
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Listen up: Scientists in Japan may be onto something big. They’ve discovered there is a significant correlation between the amount of fat vs. muscle that people have and how it…
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IPF: What You Need to Know About Benefits of Exercise
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I read the most AMAZING post—and I mean AMAZING post (I am not kidding! OMG!) written by a woman who has been living with Cushing’s disease for less than 5…
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Rolling with the Punches of Cushing’s Disease
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Ohhh, I've got a spark for discussion. I’m verklempt after reading a post from a 30-something woman who is living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). First, it breaks my heart…
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Straight Talk: One IPF Woman’s Response to “You Are So Strong”
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In a previous life, I worked with a number of people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to help advocate for them and empower them to fight back to make the…
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Holy $%!# Anecdotal Evidence Shows Boxing Dramatically Improves Parkinson’s Symptoms!
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A startling new study released December 22, 2016 has made some amazing findings about a new “treatment” that will clearly help people who are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). You…
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Gitty Up and Go! Exercise Has Good Mojo for Parkinson’s
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I have a new hero, an Irishman who’s not only gotten some great press and notoriety, this guy has struck gold in the hearts of the Morquio syndrome community! In…
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Morquio Syndrome: How One Inspirational Man Refused to Take “No” for an Answer
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I’ve been fat before, but when I was back in 2007, I never felt PHAT—as in “pretty hot and tempting.” So when I read the post about a fabulous, young…
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PHAT with Cushing’s Disease – This Woman Knows How to Rock It!
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In sharp contrast to my other two posts recently about the power of humor in living with Cushing’s disease, my heart goes out to another woman, a mom who’s had…
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Cushing’s Disease: Finding Inspiration Works Wonders
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Lying in bed this spectacularly beautiful fall Sunday morning—with my gently-snoring cat, Thelma, I feel so relaxed gazing out the window, watching ruby red leaves fluttering in the wind. But…
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NASH and NAFLD: The Truth Behind Real Science Supports Permanent Weight Loss
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Hold the phone! Hold. Wait. Uhhhh am I reading this right? There is a mom, who seems to have good intentions, a mom who clearly loves her young daughter who…
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Which Would You Rather? Paleo, Juicing, or Plant-Based Diets for JIA/RA
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After watching another YouTube video on fatty liver disease, I’m on a tear, specifically in addressing two types: First: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is also known as NAFLD and…
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How My Battleaxe Doctor Scared Me Straight to Get Healthy Fast!
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Are you a concerned parent or loved one of a child who has Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I read such an uplifting online…
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This Super Hero Comic Book is a Super Educational Tool for Kids with JIA
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If you or your loved one suspect you may have transverse myelitis (TM) you need to get to a doctor right away. TM is a serious neurological condition that requires…
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The Straight Dope on Transverse Myelitis May Inspire More Hope