tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18088789412293165332024-02-20T00:47:38.471-08:00A Piece of Me: Living with Autoimmune Disease and Then Some...I will be sharing my personal journey towards health and healing. I will be sharing info about my personal health issues including Dystonia, Leaky Gut Syndrome, and Graves' Disease. I will also be sharing health/nutrition info that I have researched/read about.
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(The ads appearing near the bottom of this blog are not necessarily endorsed by myself).ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-19755727295371185032011-01-30T13:58:00.000-08:002011-01-30T13:59:52.442-08:00Segment on Dystonia to be Featured on OWNDystonia to be featured on OWN, Feb. 2:http://www.i-newswire.com/dystonia-to-be-featured-on-mystery/86257ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-22794442707663264502011-01-23T07:39:00.000-08:002011-01-23T07:51:25.262-08:00Woman Went Many Years With Undiagnosed Rheumatoid ArthritisView story about a woman who went undiagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years at: http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis-diagnosis-after-pregnancy?icid=maing%7Cmain5%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk2%7C38278ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-50480816037864303752011-01-12T07:39:00.000-08:002011-01-12T07:40:45.397-08:00Diet and Thyroid CancerInteresting story about diet and thyroid cancer:http://www.mydaily.com/2011/01/11/low-iodine-diet-saved-my-life/?icid=maing%7Cmain5%7Cdl4%7Csec1_lnk3%7C35907ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-11738084637339894112010-11-23T13:11:00.000-08:002010-11-23T13:13:45.413-08:00Talk Show Host Wendy Williams Has Grave's DiseaseKudos to talk show host Wendy Williams for sharing that she has Grave's Disease. Williams appeared on The Doctors, yesterday.ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-85597619528199017452010-11-21T10:17:00.000-08:002010-11-21T10:18:53.127-08:00Theraband Exercises for Cervical DystoniaTheraband Exercises for Cervical Dystonia:http://www.livestrong.com/article/311839-theraband-exercises-for-cervical-dystonia/ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-27070730285046046722010-11-10T08:54:00.000-08:002010-11-10T08:55:52.938-08:00Great Tips from the Dystonia Medical Research FoundationGreat tips from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation:http://dmrfenews.blogspot.com/2010/11/dmrf-enews-november-2010.htmlChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-39742037334883962362010-11-03T05:59:00.001-07:002010-11-03T06:03:03.923-07:00How to Be a Friend When Your Friend is Chronically Ill...I have written How to Be a Friend When Your Friend is Chronically Ill. View the article at:http://vonneb.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/how-to-be-a-friend-when-your-friend-is-chronically-ill/ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-57690046867389162592010-10-29T14:01:00.000-07:002010-10-29T14:04:21.752-07:00DMFR Member Educates Continental Employees About DystoniaEducation about Dystonia:http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/pages/dmrf_member_educates_continental_airlines_employees/506.phpChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-32334068554376414622010-10-27T12:14:00.000-07:002010-10-27T12:17:56.722-07:00Teen Who Has Dystonia Raises $300,000.00 For The Cause!View article about a teen who has raised money for Dystonia research:http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20101027/ZONE04/310270022ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-6062815858582034972010-10-23T09:46:00.000-07:002010-10-23T09:55:02.011-07:00Vote, Vote, VotePlease get out and vote on Nov. 2. This is a very important election which could affect things like Healthcare Reform, etc. So, please let your voice be heard...ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-91296518899088998962010-10-22T08:23:00.000-07:002010-10-23T10:19:32.472-07:00Movement Disorders: Cleveland Clinic Is Hosting An Online ChatCleveland Clinic Online Health Chat for Movement Disorders on Friday, October 29, 2010. For more information, visit:http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/chatreg/ChatPage.aspx?ChatId=1130ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-10148655274815058742010-10-02T07:28:00.000-07:002010-10-02T07:30:59.887-07:00Michael J. Fox on Parkinson's and LifeMichael J. Fox on Parkinson's and Life with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta:http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/29/michael-j-fox-on-parkisons-and-life/#comment-82766ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-57018254439385758712010-09-28T08:41:00.001-07:002010-09-28T08:43:04.033-07:00Minneapolis Woman With Debilitating Movement Disorder To Compete In Twin Cities MarathonWomen with Dystonia Competes in Twin Cities Marathon:http://www.i-newswire.com/minneapolis-woman-with-debilitating/62488ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-42416751046531670142010-09-27T16:20:00.000-07:002010-09-27T16:45:23.685-07:00Jake's RideA child (Jake) has DBS surgery to treat Dystonia...http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6901023n(Note: The intro advertisement is a bit choppy, but it smooths out nicely...be patient)ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-64663908134775155532010-08-07T09:39:00.000-07:002010-08-07T10:20:33.476-07:00National Geographic: A Man Afflicted With DystoniaChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-46175975672949233782010-08-07T09:14:00.000-07:002010-08-07T10:20:07.442-07:00Correlation Between Dystonia and Parkinson's Disease</<>
ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-5019582820334764902010-08-03T09:28:00.001-07:002010-08-03T09:35:50.674-07:00The DMRF launches two new fundraising programs.The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation launches two new fundraising programs, Dogs4Dystonia and Dystance4Dystonia. For more details, view:http://dmrfenews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dmrf-enews-july-2010.htmlChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-46001444322517796552010-08-03T09:20:00.000-07:002010-08-03T09:22:20.338-07:00"Dystonia Stealing Career From Young Photographer"See story, "Dystonia Stealing Career From Young Photographer" at:http://www.webcastr.com/videos/news/rare-disease-dystonia-stealing-career-from-young-photographer.htmlChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-64606000745815799632010-07-27T07:54:00.000-07:002010-07-27T07:57:01.780-07:00The Today Show discusses 20 years of ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act)The Today Show discusses 20 years of ADA:http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/38411331#38411331ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-18717033696141334602010-07-22T11:00:00.000-07:002010-07-22T11:09:35.867-07:00Dystonia SurveyShare your experiences with Dystonia. The survey link can be found at:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LZSJTVFChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-64628074677069696422010-07-15T09:58:00.001-07:002010-07-15T10:10:45.936-07:00Any insight into The ST Recovery Clinic?I believe that I have asked this question before. I'm not sure who is reading this blog (Hopefully, a few people...). But, my question is for anyone (with Cervical Dystonia) who has worked with The ST Recovery Clinic, under the guidance of Abby Brown. I know the program does not claim to offer a cure for the disorder. But, I was wondering if anyone can attest to the program having worked to ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-7935652844619818372010-07-14T11:09:00.000-07:002010-07-14T11:10:00.759-07:00The Dystonia CoalitionInformation about The Dystonia Coalition:http://www.movementdisorders.org/monthly_edition/2010/04/dystonia_coalition.phpChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-53495893018878100342010-07-13T05:46:00.001-07:002010-07-13T05:53:25.213-07:00The American Dystonia SocietyThe American Dystonia Society seems to be making a strong effort to educate people about Dystonia. Their efforts to raise funds for Dystonia research appear to be very impressive as well. View info about The American Dystonia Society at:http://www.dystoniasociety.org/ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-40017715782340946632010-07-09T08:33:00.001-07:002010-07-09T08:36:15.267-07:00Dawn Brinkley to Promote Dystonia Awareness at Mrs. United States PageantDawn Brinkley to Promote Dystonia Awareness at Upcoming Mrs. United States Pageant:http://www.i-newswire.com/dawn-brinkley-to-promote-dystonia/47375ChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1808878941229316533.post-58908489950032108532010-07-02T15:40:00.000-07:002010-07-02T15:41:03.713-07:00Facts About DystoniaThe following is a fact sheet about Dystonia: http://www.aans.org/en/Patient%20Information/Conditions%20and%20Treatments/Dystonia.aspxChyvonneBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474864611076145515noreply@blogger.com0