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Archive for August, 2010
The Importance of Proper Dosing of Antidepressants during Pregnancy
Aug 30th
Pregnancy and the postpartum period is a time of increased risk for depression. Therefore, women who are treated with antidepressant medications must consider whether or not to stay on medication during pregnancy. Despite reassuring data regarding the reproductive safety of various antidepressants, a woman may prefer not to continue medication during pregnancy due to concerns [...]
Massage Therapy for Depression
Aug 23rd
There are currently 100 clinical trials registered on clinicaltrials.gov using massage as a treatment. Six are listed for the indication of depression. A small minority are focused specifically on treating depression or anxiety, while in many the effects of massage for patients with serious medical conditions are being explored. Infant massage is also under study [...]
New Health Activist Blog Carnival: Hard Times as a Health Activist
Aug 11th
This month's Blog Carnival is about the hard times we face as Health Activists.
We know that being a Health Activist isn't easy - you have so many people looking to you for information, resources, support, and so much more. You've got your own health, and your own life, to think about too. We're all human, and even though Health Activists are the sort who always want to give 110%, sometimes that's just not possible.
While it may not be an easy topic to discuss, we're hoping you'll write a bit this month about how you handle those hard times as a Health Activist.
How do you keep yourself going through a slump or a rough patch? What do you do when your Health Activism has you feeling overwhelmed? How do you bounce back?
Just a reminder, here's how you submit your entry to the Health Activist Blog Carnival:
We know that being a Health Activist isn't easy - you have so many people looking to you for information, resources, support, and so much more. You've got your own health, and your own life, to think about too. We're all human, and even though Health Activists are the sort who always want to give 110%, sometimes that's just not possible.
While it may not be an easy topic to discuss, we're hoping you'll write a bit this month about how you handle those hard times as a Health Activist.
How do you keep yourself going through a slump or a rough patch? What do you do when your Health Activism has you feeling overwhelmed? How do you bounce back?
Just a reminder, here's how you submit your entry to the Health Activist Blog Carnival:
- Let others know that your post is for the Health Activist Blog Carnival by including the following text at the end of your post: "This post is my August entry in the Health Activist Blog Carnival. If you're interested in participating too, you can read all about here: http://blog.wegohealth.com/2010/08/new-health-activist-blog-carnival-hard.html"
- Leave a comment with a link to your entry on this Health Bloggers Discussion - be sure to come back often to check out the latest entries from your fellow Health Activists!
Health Activist Blog Carnival – July Wrap Up!
Aug 10th
Last month, we asked Health Activists to share their experiences and tips for traveling.
Here are a few of the excellent entries we received:
Kelly (you may know her better as RA Warrior) shared her experiences driving to and from Mississippi last summer in her post, "Traveling with Chronic Illness/RA". She talks about how traveling has changed since she was diagnosed, and wonders whether part of the reason we don't see more people living with severe rheumatoid arthritis, "because people who are limited by RA don’t spend a lot of time traveling around in public places." Be sure to check out Part 2 of her post, where she shares 20 fantastic travel tips for those living with chronic illnesses!
In "Buckle Up, We're Going on Vacation with Food Allergies", Janeen describes how she prepares for family vacations - including everything from grocery lists to kitchen utensils necessary to prevent cross contamination. In addition to some tips about helpful online resources for finding food allergy friendly restaurants near your destination, there's also a photograph of the final packing results that you won't want to miss.
Amy K's entry, "Health Activist, Will Travel" presents a different perspective on the challenges of being a Health Activist on the road: sometimes one's health conditions can prevent travel altogether. Amy notes that, "a lot of people with health conditions and a lot of health activists just don't have access to the funds or support they need to travel." Be sure to check out the full post - there are some great travel suggestions in the comments section too!
Just getting back from a trip of your own? It's not too late to share your tips for traveling as a Health Activist with the WEGO Health Community! Take a minute to leave a comment on the discussion in our Health Bloggers Group.
Many thanks to everyone who submitted entries for last month! We hope you'll come back tomorrow to find out the topic for August's Health Activist Blog Carnival.