Articles » June, 2005

The Babe offers advice on choosing a drug for relapsing-remitting MS.

Posted: 6/27/2005 in Ask the Babe

The Babe offers advice on coping with pain without COX-2 inhibitors.

Posted: 6/25/2005 in Ask the Babe

The Babe gives advice on supporting a friend with MS.

Posted: 6/24/2005 in Ask the Babe  |  Also posted in: Relationships

The Babe offers advice on considering having a child - and how to talk to folks about your process and decision.

Posted: 6/22/2005 in Ask the Babe  |  Also posted in: Family

Reader tip: Pam says hell yea to her "newly rounded rump"and learns to love Old Navy jeans...

Posted: 6/20/2005 in Fashion

About four years ago, I woke up one morning with the worst itch in my nether region and boobs. I tried everything to avoid going to the doctor, but finally, there came a point when I could no longer ignore the problem. I was diagnosed with vaginal eczema, a.k.a. Fungal Jungle.

Posted: 6/20/2005 in Coping  |  Also posted in: Chronically Sexy

We're always looking for groovy ways to store and transport all the paraphernalia that goes with being a ChronicBabe. Pills, tampons, syringes, inhalers--it's way more fun to whip it out if it looks funky. So this resource, from my sister (and fellow ChronicBabe) Lauren, is right up our alley!

Posted: 6/20/2005 in Cool Tools

Like J. Lo, I couldn't function without a fleet of people keeping me fabulous, aka Team Jenni. These are the folks in my life who help me be my best. When I'm feeling great, when I'm feeling crap, and everything in between, I've got Team Jenni.

Posted: 6/15/2005 in Relationships  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

Fellow ChronicBabe Brenda says: "best icepack EVER: the ContourPak.

Posted: 6/13/2005 in Cool Tools

My feet hurt. They hurt all the time. And for a while, I had kind of given up on them. But then I learned to love my feet, even if they aren't the most cooperative little buggers. It's all about the shoes, baby.

Posted: 6/13/2005 in Fashion

In my never-ending search for cute pillboxes for gals on meds, I've found some cute silver pillboxes that will look swell on even the most formal occasions.

Posted: 6/13/2005 in Cool Tools

Despite months of serious foot pain, I confronted my fear of business travel and made the leap - and learned some valuable lessons about asking for help and healthy traveling.

Posted: 6/12/2005 in Coping

Heat can be great for what ails you, but sometimes you need something a little more mobile than the traditional plug-in heating pad. Here's a cheap and easy trick to make your own heating pad.

Posted: 6/11/2005 in Crafty  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools

Yea, you heard me. A very crappy day. Go for it. It might wind up being part of your prescription for success.

Posted: 6/9/2005 in Coping

Meet my husband, Steve. Would you like to know what Steve loves to say to me when I'm complaining about what ails me? WAAAAANNHHH.

Posted: 6/8/2005 in Coping  |  Also posted in: Relationships

So here I am, venting. Just getting started. I wasn't sure about including a personal blog on Chronicbabe.com, but the arrival of the damn Bliss catalog made the decision for me.

Posted: 6/7/2005 in Venting

Reaching into my coat pocket earlier today, I found not only my chapstick, but also a couple of old Tylenol wrapped in Kleenex. How old are they? Who knows. But I'm not taking them. What a waste!

Posted: 6/7/2005 in Cool Tools

Tired of carrying pills around in nasty old beat-up bottles? Check out these super cute pillboxes from The Sarut Group.

Posted: 6/6/2005 in Cool Tools

If you have Raynaud's Phenomenon, you know how important warm socks are. I always thought warm socks were not sexy socks - until I found Smartwool.

Posted: 6/6/2005 in Fashion

Sometimes you just need to be ridiculous. Seriously, go for it. Sometimes you just have to ride the cheeto.

Posted: 6/5/2005 in Coping  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

If you're not doing your kegels, you're missing out on one of the best exercises a girl can do. They're fast, they're free, and you don't need a workout outfit or a gym membership to reap their benefits!

Posted: 6/1/2005 in Chronically Sexy

We now own the movie Garden State, which I totally love, and while watching it last night I found my new fave ChronicBabe movie quote.

Posted: 6/1/2005 in Cool Tools  |  Also posted in: Inspiration

Two authors - a mother and daughter team - bring you Vaginas: An Owner's Manual.

Posted: 6/1/2005 in Cool Tools

If you wear a medic alert bracelet, you probably don't love its boring, utilitarian look. Now Hope Paige Designs is offering medic alert bracelets fit for a babe!

Posted: 6/1/2005 in Fashion  |  Also posted in: Cool Tools