Tag: Lupus
The Real Faces of Autoimmune Disease
What is autoimmune disease? You are likely hearing this term more and more every day, and you are likely meeting more and more people who claim to have one. What does it mean, though? “A disease in which the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells.” That is the generic definition. Basically, it means that in... Read more »
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Meet The Blogger
Melanie Bolen
Hi! My name is Melanie. By trade, I'm a certified personal trainer. By nature, I do my best to be an optimist. Life has a habit of throwing us through the ringer... trust me, I've been there too. One of the biggest factors for me being able to trudge on, and accomplish great things, is my mindset. I want this to be a place that you can come to be uplifted when you are having a crappy day. It's time to see the shiny side of life.
Recent posts
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Loving To Be Alone »
Melanie Bolen on The Shiny SidePosted December 31, 2017 at 6:28 pm -
The Real Faces of Autoimmune Disease »
Melanie Bolen on The Shiny SidePosted May 8, 2017 at 4:11 pm -
My 2016 Soundtrack For Life »
Melanie Bolen on The Shiny SidePosted December 26, 2016 at 4:59 pm -
Awake My Soul »
Melanie Bolen on The Shiny SidePosted November 7, 2016 at 3:14 pm -
Just Keep Fighting... My Hashimoto's Journey »
Melanie Bolen on The Shiny SidePosted November 2, 2016 at 2:56 pm
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