This meetup is for people in the San Francisco Bay area who are in a loving relationship with a person who is chronically ill. We will meet and share our experiences, inspirations, at times vent, and provide support for one another. I have had for the past year, a very sick partner. There are times when i feel like no one in the world understands what i am going through. Resentment, and depression and guilt are just a few of the emotions i go through on a daily basis. I struggle in being a careg …

… We will be discussing how to be healthy naturally and share simple things that you can do to get healthy and eliminate pain. We also understand that spiritual, emotional, and mental issues have a direct connection with the body, and we will be learning about those areas as well. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE RESOURCE? HERE's a PARTIAL LIST of POTENTIAL TOPICS: 21st CENTURY PAIN RELIEF FOR 21st CENTURY D …

Monthly programs to introduce different health and wellness topics and practices that contribute to well being

We are Thrivers not just Survivors! If you have any health issue related to having a compromised immune system and you would like to be part of a community to share best practices and resources, this is the meetup for you to help you have a happier healthier life. Mission: The mission of this group is to create a community of people who live with immune deficiencies that are interested in healthy living to come together for fun, support and information. We will share best practices, discuss issu …

Fibromyalgia can be devastating. We are often too sick to fight this illness alone, and many times, we receive little support from our family and our friends. The purpose of this meet-up group is to offer support and nurturing for Fibromyalgia sufferers. It will be a place to exchange information on the latest research and treatments available, a place where we can communicate with each other and most importantly, a place where we will find solace from the rejection that we commonly expe …

We are a patient-organized group of people with IBD who meet monthly for coffee/drinks/dinner in the SF Bay Area. We all have Crohn's or Colitis. We meet to share friendship and knowledge. Call us SF IBD for short. The purpose of this group is for people with Crohn's and Colitis (IBD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease) to bond. We want people to come together and find the support of one another, make good friendships, and share experience and stories. Our meetup is relatively new, so bring your ideas, …

Meet other locals who support the use of Medical Marijuana, discuss, and get information on current Marijuana laws, learn how to obtain a medical recommendation, share your experience as a Medical Marijuana patient and talk about dispensaries of regular use. Over all, I am looking to meet people with the same interests,willing to share ideas and get in activities that support the use of Medical Marijuana.

We provide support and information for people with injuries due to repetitive motion, i.e. carpal tunnel, tendinitis. etc., or any repetitive movement, and dealing with chronic pain that can persist.  Local and internationally known experts address our group each month.  For 2012 we will be meeting on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Dues are a non-tax-deductible contribution.  You can use the "Pay online" button, or mail it payable "East Bay RSI Support Group". To talk to one of the East Bay RSI S …

… MBSR has proven highly effective in diminishing anxiety and panic, and in lessening the ill effects of stress on heart disease, cancer, chronic pain, skin ailments, asthma, and many other conditions. Even with our greatest challenges, mindfulness can teach us to live more satisfying lives, and to nurture our health and well-being.