The purpose of this group is to offer support and friendship to those dealing with chronic illness of any kind. Lets help each other to cope,and try to improve our lives as much as possible. (Before I took over as organizer this group was geared mostly to those with fibromyalgia. If you are looking for support specifically for that disease please look for the previous organizers at their facebook location) Meetups that I host personally will be in the Cupertino,Sunnyvale,West San Jose area.  If …

This group was started for people living with chronic disease who honor how important a positive mindset is. The group will discuss and support: Best practices for remaining committed to the management of your disease including diet, medication regimens, physical activity, controlling stress, etc... Communication strategies to compassionately express your thoughts, concerns and questions to your medical team. Communication strategies to lovingly express your feelings to your friends, family and …

NO BUSINESS SOLICITATIONS PLEASE--THIS IS A GROUP FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN ONLY * We ask attendees refrain from wearing scent--thanks! Welcome to our group! It's open to anyone living with all types of head pain, e.g. chronic daily headache, migraine (all variants), cluster, etc. It's isolating to live with an invisible illness, and we offer a safe, sensitive, non-judgmental space to share your experience, to give and receive support. We will identify with each other, empathize, and …

This is a group for anyone interested in improving the health & wellness of those with chronic conditions - by the billions. Vidapost, a health technology startup, is building a community of providers, caregivers and patients to connect, engage and continuously focus on improving the health of those with chronic conditions and long term care needs. A healthy billion was started by the founder of Vidapost and is for all who are ready to tackle some of the biggest challenges within our healthcare …

At our monthly meetings, Lyme patients and their loved ones can gather to discuss the challenges faced in diagnosing, treating, and coping with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illness (including babesiosis, bartonella, and erlychiosis). The important thing is that our meetings offer a safe and supportive place where Lyme patients and their friends, families can learn more about this disease in a supportive and compassionate group setting. It's a safe place where you can tell your story, learn …

This is a support group for people living with peripheral neuropathy. This group could also be for anyone that is experiencing chronic pain in conjunction with peripheral neuropathy. would love to meet with people who have these challenges and what they are doing to thrive with these conditions

ANNOUNCEMENT: We've moved all our meetup scheduling to Crohnology. Please sign up for an account on Crohnology at Crohnology.com/join to see and join our ongoing meetups for people with Crohn's & Colitis in the San Francisco Bay Area. You won't find most new meetups posted here, instead find us on Crohnology. Crohnology is an information sharing network for people with Crohn's & Colitis, that allows us to share our health and treatment histories so we can all learn from one another, try diets an …

Are you facing overwhelming health challenges? Are you in need of hope and can't find a place to get it? Our group is designed for discovering health and happiness in a non-surgical or non-medication approach. It all starts with our philosophy behind health and healing and where millions of americans are now finding hope. Whether you are facing chronic illnesses or looking to increase your performance quality, come experience what's possible when we join together, share our experiences, and buil …

The Body is Not An Apology is a global movement focused on radical self-love and body empowerment. We believe that each time one of us unapologetically owns our beauty, loves our scars, heals our shame; we in turn give others permission to do the same. We believe that discrimination, social inequality and injustice are manifestations of our inability to make peace with the body, our own and others. We are EXCITED to be launching the first community based The Body is Not An Apology support group …

Mevident (www.mevident.com) is a network of highly qualified collaborative wellness practitioners. Mevident brings its wellness benefit platform to corporate clients so that their employees will be able to access our qualified practitioners. This Meetup is a place where Mevident practitioners can create local events, meet with each other, discuss recent advancement in wellness care delivery, and build a collaborative care delivery team. Also they can promote their wellness practices in their ow …

This group is for people who are seeking to establish deep spiritual friendships both with others, and with themselves. We will commit to co-creating an atmosphere that offers deep listening, unwavering compassion -- and potentially life-altering challenge to the status quo. This ongoing group will explore and practice ways to 1) Access our deepest wisdom, and 2) More completely integrate and embody that wisdom in all aspects of our lives. In this process, we’ll draw respectfully from many s …

Anyone is welcome to join if you're interested in any of the following: Learning the oldest form of Taiji (Tai Chi) and the martial origins of its movement principles. Building exercise repertoire for health and fitness benefits. Exploring personal growth thru a mentally and physically engaging martial art system. Some of Taiji's benefits include: • stress relief & enhanced immunity • alleviate chronic illnesses • coordination & connection to core • strength, balance, efficiency • calmness …

We meet together to talk about chronic pain, lifelong illness, coping skills, and share our experiences with the medical establishment. Together we are empowered through community.

The course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a great way to cultivate a sense of spaciousness and ease in everyday life. Classes are approximately 2-1/2 hours long and are held in the evening once a week. Each class consists of guided meditations, gentle movement exercises, lecture, and group discussion. The course includes an all-day session on a Saturday. Between classes, students will enhance their participation through working with meditation CDs, and homework assignments. Free introd …

Patients, cultivators, caregivers, volunteers, political activists join us! We attended cannabis events while networking in the industry! Meet other locals who support the use of cannabis, discuss and get information on current marijuana laws and reform, scientific research and expert opinions. Learn how to obtain a doctor's medical recommendation and unite for a common cause. Medical Marijuana, properly known as medical cannabis is an increasingly popular and legally sanctioned treatment modali …