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in Health · October 10, 2023

Crucial Ways to Prep for Surgery Recovery Ahead of Time

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Crucial Ways to Prep for Surgery Recovery Ahead of Time

Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness: How To Survive, Thrive, & Have a Great Time, www. kate the almost great .com
Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness: How To Survive, Thrive, & Have a Great Time, www. kate the almost great .com
in Health, Lifestyle · September 26, 2023

Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness: How To Survive, Thrive, & Have a Great Time

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Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness: How To Survive, Thrive, & Have a Great Time

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Text reads: Expert Holiday Blog Post Ideas You Need This Year, www.katethealmostgreat.com (end text). As we head into the holiday season, it’s time to think about holiday blog post ideas. Stressed out? Don't be! Here are over 17 expert topics.
Text reads: Expert Holiday Blog Post Ideas You Need This Year, www.katethealmostgreat.com (end text). As we head into the holiday season, it’s time to think about holiday blog post ideas. Stressed out? Don't be! Here are over 17 expert topics.
in Writing & Blogging · September 5, 2023

Expert Holiday Blog Post Ideas You Need This Year

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Expert Holiday Blog Post Ideas You Need This Year

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Text reads: What Immunocompromised Patients Need To Know, www. kate the almost great .com
in Health · August 22, 2023

What Immunocompromised Patients Need To Know

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What Immunocompromised Patients Need To Know

Text reads: 12 Simple Ways for Bloggers To Get Ready for the Holidays, www.katethealmostgreat.com (end text). If you’re a blogger, you’re looking at what is possibly the most profitable time of year. Whether it be ads or affiliate sales, sponsored posts or sponsored reviews, the end of the year is a great time of year to make money … if you’re willing to put in the work. That’s why I suggest getting started now. 
Text reads: 12 Simple Ways for Bloggers To Get Ready for the Holidays, www.katethealmostgreat.com (end text). If you’re a blogger, you’re looking at what is possibly the most profitable time of year. Whether it be ads or affiliate sales, sponsored posts or sponsored reviews, the end of the year is a great time of year to make money … if you’re willing to put in the work. That’s why I suggest getting started now. 
in Writing & Blogging · August 8, 2023

12 Simple Ways for Bloggers To Get Ready for the Holidays

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12 Simple Ways for Bloggers To Get Ready for the Holidays

People know so little about autoimmune diseases, so I thought it was time to talk about some autoimmune disease basics.
People know so little about autoimmune diseases, so I thought it was time to talk about some autoimmune disease basics.
in Health · July 25, 2023

What No One Tells You About Autoimmune Diseases

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What No One Tells You About Autoimmune Diseases

2023 Recent Reads: April-June, www.katethealmostgreat.com
2023 Recent Reads: April-June, www.katethealmostgreat.com
in Lifestyle · July 18, 2023

2023 Recent Reads: April-June

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2023 Recent Reads: April-June

in Health · May 30, 2023

Unusual Things I Do Because of Celiac Disease

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Unusual Things I Do Because of Celiac Disease

in Health, Lifestyle · May 23, 2023

The Restorative Power of Nature

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The Restorative Power of Nature

in Health, Lifestyle · May 16, 2023

Can a Low Histamine Diet Help Those with (Certain) Chronic Illness Conditions?

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Can a Low Histamine Diet Help Those with (Certain) Chronic Illness Conditions?

Text reads: Blogging 101, terms you need to know, www. katethealmostgreat. com (end text). Every now and then, I get an email from someone who says, “I want to start a blog! Where do I start?” The answer to that is too big for me to ever properly answer, but I can write a post on Blogging 101 in which I explain some key terms and information. These are all terms that you should start with if you’re looking for blogging tips for beginners.
Text reads: Blogging 101, terms you need to know, www. katethealmostgreat. com (end text). Every now and then, I get an email from someone who says, “I want to start a blog! Where do I start?” The answer to that is too big for me to ever properly answer, but I can write a post on Blogging 101 in which I explain some key terms and information. These are all terms that you should start with if you’re looking for blogging tips for beginners.
in Writing & Blogging · April 25, 2023

Blogging 101: Terms You Need To Know

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Blogging 101: Terms You Need To Know

Text reads: The Autoimmune Blood Test That Empowers Patients, www. katethealmostgreat. com
Text reads: The Autoimmune Blood Test That Empowers Patients, www. katethealmostgreat. com
in Health · April 18, 2023

The Autoimmune Blood Test That Empowers Patients

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The Autoimmune Blood Test That Empowers Patients

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Text reads: 2023 Recent Reads, January - March, www.katethealmostgreat.com
in Lifestyle · April 11, 2023

2023 Recent Reads: January-March

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2023 Recent Reads: January-March

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in Writing & Blogging · March 14, 2023

The Best Plugins for a Blog in WordPress

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The Best Plugins for a Blog in WordPress

Text reads: Everything you need for a gluten-free Easter (end text). It’s Spring! And if you’re like me, that means that Easter is on the horizon, too. Easter is a full holiday, but it’s better when you don’t have to worry about eating food you are intolerant to. To that end, I’m sharing everything you need for a gluten-free Easter in this post.
Text reads: Everything you need for a gluten-free Easter (end text). It’s Spring! And if you’re like me, that means that Easter is on the horizon, too. Easter is a full holiday, but it’s better when you don’t have to worry about eating food you are intolerant to. To that end, I’m sharing everything you need for a gluten-free Easter in this post.
in Lifestyle · March 7, 2023

Everything You Need for a Delicious Gluten-Free Easter

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Everything You Need for a Delicious Gluten-Free Easter

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And don’t forget that you’re so strong, even i And don’t forget that you’re so strong, even if you wish you didn’t have to be. 

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Video: A video of Kate typing on her computer before a series of videos of doctor’s offices. Text reads “ How To Win a Medical Appointment”, “ 1. Come prepared with notes of what’s been going on”, “ 2. Take notes in the appointment.”, “ 3. Wear clothes that make the exam easier”, “ 4. If you get emotional, explain why.”, “5. Remember that if they’re unhelpful or rude, that’s a reflection on them and not you. ”

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Week 23 of #2025Weekly ⁣ ⁣ 1️⃣ A normal-is Week 23 of #2025Weekly ⁣
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1️⃣ A normal-ish start to the week ⁣
2️⃣ My nurse after I had a problematic tooth removed. Inflammation is everywhere and out to get you!⁣
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No, but seriously. A tooth that was fine in January had such a bad cavity that it was better to remove it now instead of getting a root canal this year and removing it next year. I almost definitely have periodontal disease, which is often caused by lots of long-term inflammation It was also fused to my jawbone, which is, you guessed it, often caused by inflammation.⁣
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1️⃣ Kate takes a selfie. She's a auburn-haired white woman wearing a green dress, silver Celtic knot necklace, and round tortoiseshell glasses. ⁣
2️⃣ Kate takes another selfie with a golden retriever. Her face is swollen and she looks unhappy. She's wearing a blue Patriots t-shirt and round tortoiseshell glasses.⁣
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Most people who follows me have at least one illne Most people who follows me have at least one illness or love someone who does (either because that's why you followed me or just statistically). ⁣
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But if you're not the patient, you may not know just how stressful managing your illness(es) can be. ⁣
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I've been doing this for a long time, and I've got a system down pretty solidly. But that doesn't mean it isn't stressful. ⁣
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Honestly, my therapy focuses pretty equally on the emotional side of my illnesses (including PTSD) as well as the stress from just managing things. ⁣
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Managing your illnesses includes: ⁣
▪ taking all of your medications⁣
▪ keeping track of all your appointments⁣
▪ preparing for and having your appointments⁣
▪.finding the lifestyle changes that work for you and your body ⁣
▪ understanding, avoiding, and managing your symptom triggers ⁣
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Video: a series of videos. They include Kate - a redheaded white woman who wears round tortoiseshell glasses - dogs, coffee, a lake, the Maine woods, doctors offices, and more. 

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Being home in Maine is always idyllic, no mater wh Being home in Maine is always idyllic, no mater what does or doesn't happen. While this past week was hectic between birthdays and my cousin's graduation, it was still really nice to just be there and take some time to rest. ⁣
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As you may or may not have noticed, I've been taking a break from blogging. I'll definitely return at some point - probably later this year - but I just need a break. Between the hecticness of normal life and going through the diagnostic process for some new conditions, I'm at my stress limit. ⁣
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On top of that, my summer is so all over the place that I don't know a single guaranteed date that I'll be in Maine. Normally, I block out my time months in advance, but I had to change those plans so often that I gave up. I have a bunch of appointments in the next few weeks, and I will absolutely have follow-ups after them that aren't scheduled yet. I also anticipate that I will have more appointments for testing, but nothing is guaranteed yet. ⁣
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I love making plans because i love knowing what is happening. But it is more stressful for me (and my family) for me to keep changing them, so I'm doing this thing called "winging it". I have vague ideas of when I'll go up and what I'll do, but I can't make those plans until I have more information. ⁣
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🎂 Week 22 of #2025Weekly 🎂 ⁣ ⁣ Birthday 🎂 Week 22 of #2025Weekly 🎂 ⁣
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1️⃣ Finished the work day and went to read on the deck with Harley ⁣
2️⃣ I did a lot of reading outdoors last week, which was lovely.⁣
3️⃣ There is a fox family living near my mom's sheep! Here is an incredible picture she tool of one of them. 📸 @healyheritagefarm ⁣
4️⃣ Birthday cupcakes for my birthday on Thursday ⁣
5️⃣ A beautiful gift from my grandma. Now to see if I can keep it alive! ⁣
6️⃣ Harley holding his blankie between his front paws will never not be adorable ⁣
7️⃣ Friday was my lovely mother’s birthday. She and my dad went on an excursion, where he snapped this picture.⁣
8️⃣ And Saturday was my cousin’s HS graduation party. Last one of our generation!⁣
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1️⃣ Kate takes a selfie with Harley the golden retriever. Kate is a redheaded white woman wearing jeans, a green shirt, a silver Celtic knot necklace, and round tortoiseshell glasses. She has a Kindle in a pink case on her lap.⁣
2️⃣ Kate's point of view from sitting on outdoor furniture. On her lap is a closed pink Kindle case and she's holding a color tumbler with a straw in it. ⁣
3️⃣ A fox on grass⁣
4️⃣ 12 chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting⁣
5️⃣ Yellow-and-purple orchids on a wood table⁣
6️⃣ Harley laying on a dog bed with a white fleece blanket between his front paws.⁣
7️⃣ A picture of Tricia taking a picture of a beautiful New England house. Tricia is a white woman with silver hair wearing a blue-and-white striped dress. ⁣
8️⃣ A picture of a poster. Top text reads “Welcome To” and the bottom text reads “The Graduation of Natalie May Healy”. In between there’s a photo of Natalie sitting on a rock in front of a pond.⁣
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Don’t give up hope. (And you’re not giving up Don’t give up hope. (And you’re not giving up hope or a faker if you need a break from trying to get answers)

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Video: a lake with music playing over it. Text reads “Just because one doctor or specialty doesn’t have the answers you need doesn’t mean they aren’t out there.” There is small closed captioning. 

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A letter to my past self 💖 (Disclaimer: I’m o A letter to my past self 💖 (Disclaimer: I’m only speaking about myself, my life, and my experiences. My birthday is tomorrow so do NOT make me deal with comments about toxic positivity) 

Video: a series of videos of Kate, pouring coffee, a lake, pill boxes, and a doctor’s office. Kate speaks in a voiceover with an intercom style and there are captions.
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