by Jamie Holloway | May 5, 2017 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Supplements, Women's Health
This article was originally posted at JamieChasesButterflies.com. Recently, I found out I was low in vitamin B-12. My doctor wants me to start taking 1000 MCG of B-12 daily. I decided it was time for me to do some research and write up an article about it. While...
by Jamie Holloway | Apr 10, 2017 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness
The following article was originally posted at JamieChasesButterflies.com on April 5, 2017. I have been thinking about writing a post about supporting a friend with Fibromyalgia because I have a niece-in-law and several friends who combat this disease. I have heard...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 16, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Mental Health, Women's Health
I am one who suffers from high levels of uric acid in her blood. I just had a serum uric acid measurement test done and I was at 9. Normal is between 2 and 6. Since I take immune suppressant medications, and at one time a blood pressure medication that is known to...
by Wellness Works NW | Nov 2, 2016 | Book Reviews, Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Fuel Your Wellness, Men's Health, Mental Health, Supplements, Women's Health
“I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company.” A Word from Jamie Holloway...
by Summer D Clemenson | Oct 20, 2016 | Book Reviews, Chronic Illness, Fitness, Fuel Your Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Using an Exercise Ball is a great way to increase your core strength and balance. As I write this I am rocking back and forth on my latest purchase. I got a Balance Ball! I have wanted a Exercise Stability Ball for a long time. One thing that stopped me from...
by Summer D Clemenson | Sep 20, 2016 | Chronic Illness, Fuel Your Wellness, Men's Health, Mental Health, Women's Health
Whether you have a chronic illness like fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis or you have suffered an injury, Chronic Pain is a common ailment felt by a lot of people. Chronic Pain can lead to changes in lifestyle and emotions and ability to do activities you once...
by Summer D Clemenson | Sep 15, 2016 | Chronic Illness, Food News, Fuel Your Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Learning about salt, otherwise known as sodium chloride is very useful in managing your wellness plan. Salt is made of 40% sodium and 60% chloride. Salt is used to add flavor to food. It is also used as a preservative, binder and stabilizer. Salt is necessary to the...
by Jamie Holloway | Sep 9, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Fitness, Product Reviews, Sexual Wellness, Women's Health
“This is a sponsored post. I have been compensated through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. All opinions remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company.” Living with a chronic illness presents so many different health obstacles that it becomes...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 26, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Breathing issues are one of the subjects that I consider myself an expert on. I have been dealing with tracheal stenosis due to an autoimmune issue for the last seven years, so although mine doesn’t affect my lungs. I can still understand the dilemma of figuring out...
by Summer D Clemenson | Jul 20, 2016 | Chronic Illness, Fuel Your Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Heartburn sucks and often times your only choice to fight it is acid blockers! If you haven’t had it before, I am so glad for you. Heartburn feels like hot pressure in your chest and sometimes leads people to believe they are having a heart attack. Some people may...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 12, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Women's Health
When Karen G Clemenson asked me to write an article about Fibromyalgia, the Central Sensitization Syndrome, I wasn’t sure if I was the one who should be writing it. You see, I don’t have Fibromyalgia. I do however know several people in my life who have Fibromyalgia....
by Summer D Clemenson | Jul 6, 2016 | Chronic Illness, Food News, Fuel Your Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
It is an act of love to choose wellness. Wellness is a series of positive, life supporting decisions we make, or don’t make everyday, all day long. Being well takes proper nutrition, exercise, a good attitude and the practice of hobbies and activities that bring us...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 28, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Mental Health, Women's Health
Drug & Alcohol Addiction; I cringe when I hear these words. It is probably because most of my family is either addicted to, or recovering from drugs or alcohol. It hurts my heart. I’m also immensely proud of my family members who are living the life of recovery....
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 21, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness
In a million years I never thought I would be writing about eating disorders. You see, this affects me personally. As I was reading my research I discovered two things about myself. I have been affected by all the ads, commercials, and the desire to be this beauty...
by Jamie Holloway | Jun 15, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health
My friends at Wellness Works NW asked me to write an article about Men & Chronic Illness. I was taken aback by this assignment; Men have chronic conditions? You wouldn’t know it by the articles that are written, blogs, magazines, even data is women geared. That...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 23, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Have you heard of the condition called Lymphedema or Lymphatic Obstruction? I hadn’t until my best buddy told me that she is having issues with this disease. Writing this article is a challenge for me. I’m struggling because I want to write it out of a place of love...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 9, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Women's Health
We all want a quick fix & solution to our weight issues I know I do. I hate to be the bearer of bad news. There isn’t one. Not even bariatric surgery is a quick fix. “Weight loss surgery does not cure obesity. It is a tool that helps you lose weight when combined...
by Jamie Holloway | Mar 2, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health
Men’s health is just as important as Women’s health In a million years I never thought I would be discussing men and their Testicular Health. Even though I am a bit embarrassed about talking about this, I know it is just as important for men to take care...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 17, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Today I want to talk about Diabetes and Insulin Resistance. Chronic illness is part of my life; on top of having Rheumatoid Arthritis and Wegener’s Granulomatosis, I also have diabetes. When I started taking prednisone for my RA and WG, I had to become more aware of...
by Jamie Holloway | Feb 3, 2016 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Women's Health
What do you know about High Blood Pressure? Most American’s are blind to how common high blood pressure is. It affects everyone, men, women, children, and teenagers. One of the numbers that count when you go to the doctor is blood pressure. It’s important...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 4, 2015 | Chasing Wellness with Jamie Holloway, Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Mental Health
Wellness Works NW has asked me write a series of articles for their website on men’s health and on living with a chronic condition. My first article will be on Men Living with Depression. I chose depression, because it is something that happens to men. Whether they...
by Wellness Works NW | Oct 20, 2015 | Chronic Illness, Men's Health, Women's Health
A few weeks ago we noticed that one of our clients posted a great resource on her blog at JamieChasesButterflies.com. We always like to share resources that our clients share because if they are living better, they may help you live better. If you are one of the...
