Ten Essentials for Chronic Illness Warriors

For those of us who live with a chronic illness, each day is a struggle. Doing just the day to day tasks can become difficult. Over the years I have been a part of various support groups and have learned what essentials work for me and what have worked for others. Here are ten essentials that can help you when you are low on spoons.

1. Medical journal - This is a great way to track your symptoms. Also has places to log your medications, doctors, and lab tests. https://amzn.to/3PxqQjd

2. Body pillow - Offers all over support which leads to better sleep and decreased pain. Comes with a cover. https://amzn.to/3Li8n7z

3. Medication holder - this airtight container is great for travel or for home. Love that the pockets are large enough to hold any size pill. https://amzn.to/481hwLD

4. Wrap around hot and cold pack - This can be worn on various parts of your body to decrease pain. Easy to wash. https://amzn.to/3R9iYpb

5. Electrolyte energy drink packets - Innergize GO! offers great hydration that also has the ingredient Mitoburn to help lose weight. https://beingrestoredtojoy.reliv.com/p/innergize-go Use the coupon code PWSFALL to save 20% until September 30, 2023.

6. FitBit - track your sleep, heart rate and it also tracks your daily activities. Syncs to your phone allowing you to listen to all your favorite music. You can answer calls even when you are not close to your phone. https://amzn.to/3PxtPrV

7. Cooling towels - Microfiber towels that help in the intense heat, decrease headaches and great for after exercise. Comes in a six pack. https://amzn.to/44PeF5w

8. Comfy pajamas - if you are sensitive to fabrics, you will over this material. You won't experience irritations. Comes in a pack of two. https://amzn.to/3ZcObcQ

9. Weighted blanket - helps with deeper sleep and decrease pain. https://amzn.to/3LdXraU

10. CBD with Lunasin - proven to help with joint discomfort, improve sleep, decrease stress. Also great for heart health, better skin, and improved eye health. Reliv Protect is made from hemp with no THC. https://beingrestoredtojoy.reliv.com/p/rlv-protect-hemp-lunarichx

Stay tuned to future blogs for recommendations for travel essentials when you have a chronic illness. Feel free to reach out to me to learn more about ways I live with a chronic illness without it defining me.