With chronic illness comes a multitude of symptoms. One of them is sensitive eyes. Using daily contact lenses from Bausch and Lomb can allow you to wear contacts and can help ease the pain too.

SofLens by Bausch and Lomb are disposable lenses which means that you use a new pair every day. They contain something like artificial tears that help to moisten your eyes the entire time you wear them. They are shaped to feel comfortable in your eyes.

Of course there’s the convenience of using disposable contact lenses. Forget about having to clean them. No worries about losing them and fumbling around trying to find them on the floor. They are easier to pack  and carry along with you because there’s no hard case. And if you have allergies there’s no build up of allergens on your lenses.

You’ll save money too because you don’t need to buy solution to clean your lenses and buying them is costs the same as purchasing two week lenses.

Your vision can even improve by using disposable contact lenses. “High Definition™ Optics” used in SofLens lessens the appearance of blurriness and haziness even if you’ve had your eyes corrected. You can get a free trial of SofLens as well as a $30 rebate on your fitting fee. There’s no time like now to give them a try.

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Lisa Copen is a force to be reckoned with. Although she has Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, she is the leader of the National Invisible Chronic Illness Week aka Invisible Illness Week. She also runs Rest Ministries, which is an online support group for people with chronic illness.

Lisa was diagnosed at 24 with Rheumatoid Arthritis so she can understand what it is like to be a young person facing a life long disease. She feels exhausted a great deal of the time and her hands and feet hurt most of the time. In fact right after last year’s Invisible Illness Week, she had to have surgery on her foot. She continues to have issues with infections as well as the ongoing pain.

Although Lisa is found everywhere on the web, she does have a personal life too. She is married and has a 6 year old son. She openly shares about the struggles she goes through on a daily basis, but those issues are tempered with her strong Christian faith and the support she receives from her family and friends both online and in real life.

Invisible Illness Week is September 14 – September 20th this year. It will be an online conference like last year, held on Blog Talk Radio. This allows people from all over to attend, as well as those who may be unable to due to sickness. Some of the speakers and topics this year include:

• Coping with Chronic Illness in Your Marriage with Bill & Pam Farrell
• Can Versus Should: Pregnancy, Children and Chronic Illness with Laurie Edwards
• Applying and Winning Disability Assistance When You Are Chronically Ill with Scott Davis
• Being a Teenager with a Chronic Illness with Naomi Kingery

There will be time for phone calls, questions and chances to win prizes. There are many ways that you can help. For example, you can blog about II Week, donate a prize, or hand out brochures.

Lisa Copen leads by example. Being chronically ill herself,  she volunteers to provides awareness about a subject (Invisible Illness) that many people do not understand or even knows exist.  She shares her personal struggles and her triumphs. She has a sense of humor about what comes her way.

She supports others in similar situations through her online work, her empathy and her kindness. She is always willing to share the limelight and gives credit to those who assist her in her work.

One of Lisa’s favorite scriptures that she hopes encourages others is “My comfort in my suffering is this: promise preserves my life.” Psalm 119:50

This is an ongoing effort to spotlight people with chronic illness, health issues and disabilities who are making a contribution in some way despite their pain, sickness, etc.

Because I have Sjogren’s Syndrome and take certain medications sunlight hurts my eyes. Even cloudy days aren’t any better. I wear sunglasses that change according to the light. This is imperative for me because otherwise I am squinting all of the time. When I squint I end up with headaches. Not fun at all.

The best protection for me and anyone who is concerned about their eyes not only cover UVA, but UVB and UVC too. Total protection is found in electric sunglasses. They look fashionable and are designer made because who wants to seem like they are older than they are? You know those big, black glasses that some people have to wear. Nope, these aren’t even in that category.

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Being in chronic pain can make life intolerable. I’ve looked for pain relief in the form of over the counter medications, prescription drugs, physical therapy, surgery, prayer, natural (who knows what’s in it) supplements, creams, lotions and potions but it’s always there.

At this point in my life I live with it. That means that I may be in bed unable to do anything for days, or that I may be on the verge of tears, or about to jump down anyone’s throat, or just plain miserable. Other days, I just grin and bear it.

Recently I learned about a new form of pain relief called the The Egoscue Methos. This is personalized stretches and other forms of gentle exercises. Egoscue Inc. clinics don’t use the word “exercise” though. Instead the word “egoscuecises” or “e-cises” for short is used.

There is no use of drugs of any kind. It is not the same as chiropractic procedures. Surgery is not used or recommended either. There are clinics in the United States, Mexico and Japan. If you are not close to a clinic or unable to travel to one, videos are available online. You can also purchase products recommended for you to assist you get the pain relief you’ve been seeking.

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It is possible to work from home when you are disabled or have a chronic illness by blogging. If you can use a computer, spend a few hours a week online and can learn directions on writing blog posts, you can earn money online.

One of the main things you will need to help you in this endeavor, is web hosting. Having your own domain name and hosting helps you to earn more money because you will have more work options available to you. Finding a reliable web host can be difficult, especially when you are brand new to blogging. You can follow this guide to learn what you type of web host you need. You’ll need to know how much disk space you need, the cost you will pay either per month or per year and the type of support that is provided.

I suggest going with a host that has 24 hour support with a toll-free number. When you are brand new to blogging, you will have a lot of questions. You may also run into problems that you are unable to deal with on your own, so look for a good support program.

Finding dedicated server hosting does not have to be a daunting task. It can be the start of working at home by blogging.

Congrats to my 10 winners of the Sunsweet Antioxidant Blend Giveaway!

1. Leslie M.
2. Renee G.
3. Amanda
4. Carol
5. Matt
6. Jessica P.
7. Tangie
8. Nancy
9. Melissa
10. BusyJulie

I will email all of the winners. Please reply within 48 hours to claim your prize. Thank you to everyone who entered.