Pursuing a Teaching Degree

September 9th, 2011

No matter whether you’re fresh out of high school or an older adult an education is important. Pursing a degree can open up new windows. A teaching degree is one way to expand your education. Teachers can pursue a fellowship that offers a 30,000 to pay for your master’s degree. A teaching degree allows you to reach people and give them the same gift of learning.

We don’t get any younger so there’s nothing wrong with starting an education whether you’re 18 or 76. Being human were all life time learners so a Woodrow Wilson fellowship will open new many doors. A teaching fellowship offers a chance to teach others and watch experienced teachers in action.  You can take what you learn in your teaching fellowship to your own classroom. Several school districts offer  teaching jobs in columbus ohio offer clinical experiences for aspiring teachers in poverty stricken and rural areas.

The clinical rotation in the classroom allows you to learn how to deal with a wide range of personalities. Once you’ve finished the fellowship you’ll have a teacher’s certification. Getting a degree is teaching is something that you’ll be able to grow on while laying down your own roots in teaching.

Spotlight on Chronic Illness Blogger: Michelle

September 6th, 2011

Spotlight on Chronic Illness Blogger

This week’s spotlight on chronic illness survivor is Michelle of Life in the Autoimmune Lane.

Michelle

She blogs about the rollercoaster she’s lived on while trying to find a diagnosis.  Michelle has a section of her blog called Happy Snaps. On Happy Snaps she focuses on her love of photography.

I love her tagline “Move over! I wanna change lanes…”   It’s exactly how I feel dealing with my own chronic illnesses….

Until Next Week

Do you know of a blogger that deserves spotlighting? Leave a comment…. Thanks for Visiting….

Chipped Teeth and Dentist

August 31st, 2011

When I was pregnant with my daughter pieces of my teeth were chipping off for no reason. I didn’t put all the pieces together until four years ago. I’ve had a severe vitamin D since at least my teenage years. I’ve had to go to the dentist to fill in the chips and cracks on my teeth. I still have several chipped teeth that need fixed soon. I need to find a cosmetic dentist like austin cosmetic dentists to fix my teeth.

Wanted: Chronic Illness Survivors or Family

August 31st, 2011
Wanted: Calling All Chronic Illness Survivors:

I’m looking for guest posts here from any chronic illness survivors . I’ll contact you by email. Leave a comment so I can email you.

Ideas:

  • Survival Stories
  • Diagnosis  Stories
  • Interviews
  • Inspirational Stories
  • Pain Management Ideas

How to Find Deals Online

August 30th, 2011
I’d love to buy an e-reader so I’ve been checking them out online. I’ve been debating between the Amazon Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook. I’m leaning towards the Kindle since it looks like a paperback book. The screen is white with black font. I spend a lot of time of Amazon and I’ve tried kindle for iPhone . Continue reading »

Spotlight on Chronic Illness Blogger:Annie

August 30th, 2011

Spotlight on Chronic Illness Blogger

Chronic illness blogger of the week is Annie of Trauma Dolls. Annie’s a writer, single mom and ten year survivor of chronic pain.

Annie of Trauma Dolls

Annie wrote several posts on living with chronic pain and exercising. She brings up a lot of great points

Exercising with Chronic pain

Check out the rest of her posts on Trauma Dolls

Trauma Dolls

Thank you Annie for spreading awareness of chronic illness.

Support During Pregnancy

August 25th, 2011

New mothers have a lot more questions than experienced mothers. Setting up a support system is important especially for someone with a chronic illness. Being covered by nib health insurance is helpful. Find a trusted friend or relative is helpful. Asking the person to stay with you for a few days is helpful. One of the biggest fears when living with a chronic illness is passing it on to your child. Asking your doctor questions about the illness may give you some peace of mind. Everyone’s illness is different so there’s no way to predict the severity of the illness. Not all illnesses are passed along so there is a chance that your child will be health all of their life. Speaking to a specialist would have more understanding of genetics. Dr Ginni has a lot of resources online.

Are You Gluten Intolerant?

August 25th, 2011

Are you Gluten Intolerant?

My vitamin D levels are low again so my rheumatologist tested me for Celiac disease. According to Celiac Central “Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. What does this mean? Essentially the body is attacking itself every time a person with celiac consumes gluten.”

After several blood tests, I learned I did not have Celiac disease at this time, but I could still be gluten intolerant.

Being gluten free can improve the symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematous, Multiple Sclerosis, Sjogrens’s Syndrome, Crohns Disease, Hashimotos, and  Rheumatoid Arthritis, so  I’m considering going  gluten free.
I didn’t know what gluten was until the nurse told me I was being tested for Celiac disease. Being inquisitive began my internet searches and here are some things I found:

The Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases says   “Some people who have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may really be suffering from an intolerance to the gluten in their diet”

Do you have symptoms of Celiac Disease? Visit Celiac Central to see if you’ve got symptoms. 97% of people don’t  know they have Celiac disease.

Jenni from Chronic Babe wrote about a coffee shop being  totally intolerant  about illness.

Would you consider going on a special diet to reduce symptoms?

How to Read your Palm by doing a Palm Reading

August 21st, 2011

Do you want to know your future? Everyone’s wanted to know at least once in their life. I’m no different, but what scares is hearing about bad things. My Mom went to a tarot card reader once and the reader was accurate about several things. They things came true several years later. She didn’t read your palm since it was a tarot card read. Having a palm reading is something I’ve been interested in, but I’ve never had one done. The reader predicted my pregnancy, daughter’s birth, and several other things. My mom still talks about the reading sometimes.

Spotlight on Chronic Illness Blogger: Simmi

August 16th, 2011

Spotlight on Chronic Illness Blogger

I’m starting a weekly spotlight of a Chronic Illness Blogger.

This week’s Chronic Illness Blogger spotlight is I Fit Can’t My Jeans!!!!!!. Simmi blogs about living with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Lupus Star Foundation

Last year, Simmi started a nonprofit foundation Lupus Star Foundation to support lupus survivors and their families.

Simmi Thanks for all your great blogging and supporting Lupus….

Come back next week to see who the Chronic Illness Blogger is for Next Week