Staying alive shouldn’t be complicated.
Consider this is your survival guide for living your best life while navigating the weirdest, wildest, and most confusing corners of health. From rare diseases, to food allergies, to symptoms that make doctors raise an eyebrow… this is your safe space.
Here, you’ll find resources, real talk, and a little humor to get you through it.
How to Not Die is happy to accept readers’ suggested resources. Should you have suggestions or experiences you would like to share, reach out!
– Lauren
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