When you mention thyroid disease to someone there are some facts that the person might already know from things they’ve heard about having an underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism) thyroid. However, there are some lesser-known facts that drive us crazy. Today we are sharing some of these facts with you. Sleep Problems Everyone knows that …
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Mitochondria are the energy makers in our body. We all learned in high school that the mitochondria are the “power houses’ of the cell. But sometimes, genetic mutations occur in these “power houses” and cause chronic disorders that occur when the mitochondria fails to produce enough energy for the body to work appropriately. Mitochondrial disease can …
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Talking openly about mental health is considered by some of society as a taboo. To them, It shouldn’t be discussed in public, if it is spoken about it is in whispers and hushed conversations. Thankfully in recent years, the taboo has lifted slightly, more and more people with mental illnesses are opening up to friends …
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Below you can find a list of topics that we have articles on. If a disease is missing, that means we do not have articles on that subject yet. If you want to contribute by writing an article please contact us at contact (at) theunchargeablea (dot) com Topics Starting With “A” Autism Spectrum Addison’s disease …
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The recent security issues on Facebook have a lot of people wondering if they should delete their accounts. I see the validity of the concern, but in no way would I even consider deleting my account. Why? Well, it’s quite simple. I Just Need Someone to Listen and Not Judge Strangers on the Internet understand …
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Awareness ribbons are symbols meant to show support or raise consciousness for a cause. Different colours and patterns are associated with different illnesses. Here is a list of awareness ribbon colors and what they represent. Because many awareness ribbon colors may have multiple associated meanings, The Unchargeables is listing only awareness ribbons regarding physical health and …
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You see them everywhere, awareness ribbon charms, pins, magnets. Do you ever wonder what the colors mean or wonder which color represents your chronic illness? We have gathered the most common Spoonie and Chronic Illness ribbon colors here to help you out. BLUE Ankylosing Spondylitis Arthritis …
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Who is behind The Unchargeables? This community is set up by one but run by many. Read this page to meet the team! If you want to reach any of us you can send an email to contact@theunchargeables.com Natalie van Scheltinga My name is Natalie, I am the founder of The Unchargeables. It …
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Being diagnosed with a terminal or chronic illness can be disorienting and disappointing. But as you accept it with time, you will learn to cope with your illness by making changes in your lifestyle. Stress affects everybody, and suffering from long term health conditions may make you vulnerable to the struggles stress can bring. You …
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Living with hyperhidrosis can be challenging. The contents of this article may seem like too much personal information about bodily functions for some people, however, I feel that hyperhidrosis is something that is not talked about a lot in the chronic illness community. We need to delve into the TMI (too much information) realm to …
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