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The truth is self-care is anything but self-centered, especially for those in the primary immune deficiency (PI) community who navigate myriad symptoms and struggles that their healthy counterparts cannot even fathom. When simply getting up and showered uses nearly all your daily "spoons," it's easy to see why self-care becomes a crucial component of disease management. When practiced correctly and regularly, it can help you function more effectively and live a more balanced and productive life — even with the limitations imposed by chronic illness… <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="/magazine/articles/IGL_2024-10_AR_Why-Self-Care-Is-Anything-But-Selfish.pdf" title="Why Self Care Is Anything But Selfish (pdf document)" target="_blank">full article</a> (pdf)</span></p> </div> </div> <br /> <div id="article2"></div> <h2 style="line-height: 34px; font-size: 24px">The Spoon Theory, Reimagined?</h2> <p class="lead-paragraph">Spoon theory, created in 2003 by Christine Miserandino who has lupus, offers a powerful metaphor that resonates deeply within the chronic illness community. It provides a way to articulate various unique struggles faced by those living with conditions such as immune deficiencies, chronic pain, lupus, cancer, fibromyalgia and a laundry list of other life-altering circumstances. With these types of ailments, it is imperative for you as a patient to treat yourself with grace, and invest your time in exercising the ability to manage your day-to-day activities as efficiently as possible, without triggering any negative symptoms or events. This blanket concept, which is the basis of spoon theory, is an important tool in the chronic warrior toolbox, and its versatility allows for reinventing efficiency in a way that is best for a positive quality of life… <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="/magazine/articles/IGL_2024-10_AR_The-Spoon-Theory-Reimagined.pdf" title="The Spoon Theory, Reimagined? (pdf document)" target="_blank"> full article</a> (pdf)</span></p> <br /> <div id="article3"></div> <h2 style="line-height: 34px; font-size: 24px">7 Foods for a Better Night's Sleep</h2> <p class="lead-paragraph">It may be well-known that eating nutritiously and staying active are keys to good health, but did you know getting enough sleep is just as important? More than one-third of American adults get less than seven hours of sleep a night. Not getting enough sleep can put you at greater risk for diabetes, obesity and heart disease. A lack of sleep can also increase irritability and decrease concentration and overall brain performance. The recommendation for most American adults is to aim for seven to nine hours of quality sleep every night. Even one night of inadequate sleep can impact your overall physical and mental well-being… <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="/magazine/articles/IGL_2024-10_AR_7-Foods-for-a-Better-Nights-Sleep.pdf" title="7 Foods for a Better Night’s Sleep (pdf document)" target="_blank"> full article</a> (pdf)</span></p> <br /> <div id="article4"></div> <h2 style="line-height: 34px; font-size: 24px">Advanced Certification: Level Up Your Infusion with a Certified IG Clinician</h2> <p class="lead-paragraph">In the highly specialized field of immune globulin (IG) therapy, your infusion experience depends on the skills and qualifications of the clinicians who administer and manage your therapy. As a patient receiving IG therapy, you deserve to receive the highest level of care before, during and after your infusions. While many clinicians are well-qualified to administer IG therapy, having a healthcare team with certified clinicians is a way to ensure you receive the highest level of care… <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="/magazine/articles/IGL_2024-10_AR_Advanced-Certification-Level-Up-Infusion-with-Certified-IG-Clinician.pdf" title="Advanced Certification: Level Up Your Infusion with a Certified IG Clinician (pdf document)" target="_blank">full article</a> (pdf)</span></p> <br /> <h2 style="line-height: 34px; font-size: 24px">X-Linked Carriers: What Everyone Needs to Know</h2> <p id="article5" class="lead-paragraph">Plasma donations save countless lives each year. Donated plasma is used to produce a variety of plasma-derived medicines that are often the only therapies for many rare and chronic diseases. One Most people have a basic understanding of recessive vs. dominant genes based on high school biology lessons involving eye color: Brown eyes are the result of a dominant gene and blue eyes are the result of a recessive gene. So a child with blues eyes had to get the blue eye gene from both parents… <span class="bracketed-link"><a href="/magazine/articles/IGL_2024-10_AR_X-Linked-Carriers-What-Everyone-Needs-to-Know.pdf" title="X-Linked Carriers: What Everyone Needs to Know (pdf document)" target="_blank">full article</a> (pdf)</span></p> </div>   <div class="col-md-3 sidebar interior" > <div class="row rt-nav hidden-xs hidden-sm"> <ul class="list-group sidebar-nav-v1" id="sidebar-nav"> <li class="list-group-item"><a href="/magazine/learn-about-ig-living.html">About IG Living</a></li> <li class="list-group-item"><a href="/magazine/ig-living-team.html">IG Living Team</a></li> <li class="list-group-item"><a href="https://www.igliving.com/magazine/subscribe.aspx">Subscribe</a></li> <li class="list-group-item"><a href="/magazine/go-green-form.html">Go Green!</a></li> <li class="list-group-item list-toggle"> <a data-toggle="collapse" data-parent="#sidebar-nav" class="accordion-toggle" href="#collapse-current-issue">Current Issue</a> <ul id="collapse-current-issue" class="collapse"> <li><a href="/magazine/current-issue.html">Download or Read Online</a></li> <li><a href="/magazine/feature-articles.html">Feature Articles</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="list-group-item"><a href="/magazine/archive.html">Past Issue Archive</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="rt-col-divider hidden-md hidden-lg"></div>   </div> </div> </div>  </div> </div>   <div class="footer-v2"> <div class="footer"></div> <div class="copyright"> <div class="container"> <div class="col-md-9" style="text-align: center;"> <p style="margin-bottom: 35px;"> <a href="/index.html">Home</a> | <a href="/magazine/learn-about-ig-living.html">About</a> | <a href="https://www.igliving.com/magazine/subscribe.aspx">Subscribe</a> | <a href="/advertise/advertise.html">Advertise</a> | <a href="/site/subscriber-services.html">Contact</a> | <a href="/site/privacy-statement.html">Privacy Statement</a> | <a href="/site/terms-of-use.html">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="/site/consumer-health-data-privacy-policy.html">Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy</a> |  <button id="ot-sdk-btn" class="ot-sdk-show-settings do-not-sell-link">Do Not Sell My Personal Information</button><img src="/assets/img/privacyoptions29x14.png" alt="California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon" style="display: inline-block; margin-left: 6px; margin-top: -2px;">  <br><sup class="copyright">©</sup><script>document.write(new Date().getFullYear())</script> FFF Enterprises, Inc. <a style="margin-bottom: -15px;" href="https://www.facebook.com/IGLivingMagazine/" target="_blank" class="btn" title="IGL Facebook page" aria-label="IGL Facebook page"> <i class="fa fa-facebook" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="IGL Facebook page" title="IGL Facebook page"></i> </a> </p> </div> <div class="col-md-3"><p><a href="/"><img src="/assets/img/logo-igl-site-new.png" class="footer-logo" alt="IG Living!"/></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <script type="text/javascript" src="/assets/js/jquery/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/assets/js/jquery/jquery-migrate-3.3.2.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/assets/js/bootstrap/bootstrap-3.3.7.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/assets/js/bootstrap/bootstrap-accessibility.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/assets/js/track-focus.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/assets/js/bootstrap/bootstrap-hover-dropdown.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/assets/js/back-to-top.js"></script>  <script type="text/javascript" src="/assets/js/app.js?v=2.0.1"></script>   </body> </html>

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