I will soon be 82, and my weight has been an issue since being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Articles by Caroline Gainer
Some days I despair over having to rest so often during my kitchen cleanup, but then I realize that I…
“Gloom, despair, and agony on me …” The Moonshiner quartet sang it best on the country show “Hee…
Inflammation is having a moment. It’s the buzzword behind turmeric lattes, elimination diets, and supplement stacks. But for those of…
Each day that I continue to take my antidepressant, I see more and more of the world I used to…
I’ve recently been reflecting on how Maslow’s hierarchy of needs intersects with chronic illness, moderate means, and the dignity of…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can rob us of certain physical abilities, possibly preventing us from doing some of…
Those of us living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have learned to pay close attention to subtle changes…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with guaifenesin. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment.
Those of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are encouraged to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. I like…