Lessons in Asthma
I believe everything is a teacher – even a chronic illness. Asthma has taught me a lot over the years – but especially this past year as I’ve dedicated space to write ...
Michele Jordan, a Los Angeles-based freelance writer, was diagnosed with asthma in 2005. Her writing background includes magazine and online journalism, grant writing, and now screenwriting. She is passionate about both physical and mental health and is the author of the book Thanking Your Way to Joy: Daily Gratitude Journal. When not writing, Michele enjoys traveling with her husband, trying new, healthy recipes, and cuddling beagles. Her latest passion includes exploring and discussing issues around equity in housing, health care, and the justice system.
I believe everything is a teacher – even a chronic illness. Asthma has taught me a lot over the years – but especially this past year as I’ve dedicated space to write ...
Recently, I was in the store bragging to someone about the type of alternative therapies that I try for my migraines and other conditions. When the topic moved ...
I don’t obsess about my asthma unless it’s time to blow up a balloon (can’t do), run to my airport gate, or if friends want to go hiking. But, during the holidays ...
I think most physical symptoms can mess with your mind – particularly asthma. Going through life questioning if today will be a day that I can’t breathe ...
I sat down with four kids (ages 5 through 11) to hear what they knew about asthma. I had no expectations other than I would be delighted ...
The longer I write about health-related topics, the more I am astounded about the number of disparities in certain racial groups. As an African American ...