Sarcoidosis News Columns

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

Getting Stuck in a False Comfort Zone

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Dan Millman Now that some of the pandemic-era ... Read more

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

Before You Say Goodbye to Face Masks, Determine the Risk

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

As a teen, I got a T-shirt from my best friend that said “Me, paranoid? Who wants to know?” So, you see, trusting maskless strangers to be fully vaccinated just isn’t in ... Read more

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021

We Had Big Plans for Mother’s Day, but I Ended up in the Hospital

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

Mother’s Day was a couple weeks ago here in the U.S., but I must admit, I’m not a big fan of the holiday. Let me explain.  On Mother’s Day weekend ... Read more

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

The Highs and Lows of Becoming a Vegetarian Last Year

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

My memory is terrible. But I can vividly recall hovering over a rib-eye steak in a restaurant last February telling a lie. It only took a forkful for it to ... Read more

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021

Personal Coaching Makes a Big Difference When Exercising With Sarcoidosis

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

Seeing actor Will Smith post that he was in the worst shape of his life made me smile. Because grinning in short shorts with his paunch on display, he shamelessly ... Read more

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021

My Aunt’s Wisdom Has Helped Me Become More Disciplined

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.” – Jim Rohn Last weekend was really good for me. I had a chance to relax a little and celebrate my aunt’s ... Read more

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Allergy Seasons Are Getting Worse. Here’s How to Fight Back

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

I miss the days when a sneeze was nothing to worry about. Especially after I encountered a stranger who was not wearing a mask and spraying the air. I veered to ... Read more

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Is Your Neighborhood Lung-friendly? New Study Provides the Answer

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

With views of trees from every window, pollution never crossed my mind when I signed my current lease. Which is how I ended up in an area with unhealthy air. ... Read more

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

Managing Stress While Facing an Unpredictable Future With Sarcoidosis

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

“If you’re not nervous, you’re not paying attention.” – Miles Davis Over the past few months, I’ve been documenting my visits to a new hospital, where I’m receiving a second ... Read more

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

Fighting Back Against Sarcoidosis, One Step at a Time

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

I’ve often felt like I’m just along for the ride when it comes to sarcoidosis. I’d wake up wondering what it would let me do. But a change I made ... Read more

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021

Exercise and Staying Active Are Crucial to Sarcoidosis Management

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

The last day of pulmonary rehab is upon me. Truth be told, it’s bittersweet. This will be my third time in the rehab program. A few years ago, my pulmonary ... Read more

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

Smooth Sailing After My First COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

Eyelids fluttering open to a new day, I mentally searched my body for signs that anything was different. But a sore arm with a Band-Aid was the only evidence of ... Read more

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

Carl Jung Helped Me Understand the Pitfalls of Sarcoidosis

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Jung I was browsing the internet last week looking for stock videos to help ... Read more

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Let’s Show the Many Faces of Sarcoidosis This Awareness Month

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

I stumbled upon sarcoidosis in 2002, and still wake each morning wondering what’s in store. It doesn’t follow a set path when it invades our bodies, making it just as baffling ... Read more

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021

Sarcoidosis Left Me Feeling Fractured, Broken, and Like a Work in Progress

COVID-19 Columns, Sarcoidosis News Columns

Is the image of the person looking back at you in the mirror someone who’s fractured, broken, or like a work in progress? I find that to be an interesting ... Read more