“Back in the day" women personalized their menstrual cycles as a way to warn friends and family about their impending premenstrual syndrome, PMS. People didn’t want to hear the details; they just wanted a fair warning that PMS was on the way. [More]

When I first came to work at FFF Enterprises, the company that publishes IG Living magazine, I knew nothing about intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). I couldn’t name a single primary immune or autoimmune disease. [More]

Patients with a chronic disease rightfully place a high value on relationships. Although we seek out love and support about our diseases from family and friends, that support is sometimes the most elusive, unmet need for us. [More]

Our first Facebook Fan Spotlight is IG Living! reader Cheryl Fournier, who inspired all of us with t [More]

Instantly, the thoughts in my head ran full speed ahead, full of accusations and blame. Did I drink too much soda while I was pregnant? Was I exposed to lead paint? I didn’t eat enough veggies. Maybe I just didn’t make her eat enough veggies. [More]

Beyond food, clothing and shelter, arguably the most basic human need is friendship. As humans, we need a true friend to share our hopes, dreams and sorrows with. But, for those with a chronic illness, a true friend is essential for positive health outcomes. [More]

It’s always enlightening to read Facebook posts from our readers. A recent comment really got my attention: Responding to a question about how to educate others about chronic illness, one woman said she struggles with the stigma that accompanies long-term poor health, especially at work. [More]

By Kris McFalls

Text messaging and Twitter have dramatically changed the way we spell, write and ta [More]