| dvyr.nl | DVYR | The website features a 'Chronic Illness Journal' where users can track their daily symptoms, medications, and diet. There's an 'Endo Journal' to record daily pain levels for both the user and their healthcare provider. The website sells comfort products, such as the 'Hot Cuddle' warm water bottle, focused on relaxation and comfort. | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products → Medications 232 | symptoms 558 medication 1164 pain 1919 clothing 9443 | |
| lamandine.nl | L'Amandine | Myriam was taken to Nyons, France in April by her family for medical examinations, including scans and an assessment of metastases in her vertebrae and skull. She will undergo treatment including radiation therapy and chemotherapy, supplemented with immunotherapy. The restaurant owner, Myriam, has remained in the Netherlands to sell the restaurant. Despite the challenges of her illness, she remains determined to reopen the restaurant in July or August, after adapting the concept to a French crêperie. Myriam’s health condition is constantly changing and requires action with the latest information. Treatments provided some distraction during the period, but now the situation is more challenging and requires more support. | Personal Stories → Illness 103 | illness 225 restaurant 11215 treatment 21203 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| tweestedenziekenhuis.nl | Tweestedenziekenhuis | The website contains articles on various health topics, including custom earplugs, psychologist’s reimbursements, and treatments for skin problems. It also addresses articles about symptoms of health problems such as ingrown nails, white tongue, and stretch marks, as well as questions about the impact of alcohol on the body. The website provides information on a wide range of topics, including baby feeding, pain in the groin, the flu, and the causes of various complaints and symptoms. | Disease & Treatment → Diseases 829 | illness 225 symptoms 558 article 6000 health 6366 treatment 21203 | |
| ziekdepodcast.nl | Tamar Doorduin (and Eline, presumably) | The podcast addresses themes around chronic illness, disabilities, and the impact of the coronavirus. Transcripts and show notes are provided for the episodes. The website also offers access to episodes in English and blog content. | Entertainment → Podcasts 1067 | episode 225 podcast 3328 blog 13392 | |
| eenmeidmeteenmissie.nl | Ashley Kolster | Ashley Kolster shares her experiences with chronic illnesses, including Celiac Disease and MS, and her personal struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. The blog contains personal stories about her life, her trip to Moscow, and the challenges she faces. A documentary, made by her sister Melanie, provides a more detailed look at her disease process and the difficulties she encounters. | Stories → Travel Blogs 1016 | celiac disease 12 multiple sclerosis 39 travel 7210 blog 13392 | |
| zettje-indegoederichting.nl | Lizette | The platform offers a variety of content, including personal stories, tips, and guest contributions from various authors and experts. The website includes various sections, such as ‘Zettjes Rubrieken,’ ‘Digital Library,’ ‘Zettjes Guest Sections,’ and ‘Theme Courtyard,’ which address different aspects of life and well-being. The initiator, Lizette, strives to create a positive and supportive community, focused on breaking down stigmas and offering hope to people struggling with their health or life circumstances. | Personal Blog → Life Stories 32 | hope 113 insights 976 tips 2789 community 7931 story 8285 | |
| janetbouwmeester.nl | Janet Bouwmeester | Janet Bouwmeester shares her personal experiences with various chronic conditions, including lupus, PTSD, and burning feet (erythermalgia). She discusses different self-care strategies, such as micro-enjoyment, taking control ('taking the heft in hand'), and focusing on living in the present moment. The blog covers topics like infusions (belumimab and rituximab), autoimmune diseases, energy levels, and the importance of relaxation and mindfulness. | Mental & Emotional Well-Being → Trauma 1001 | infusion 25 ptsd 66 self-care 469 energy 9075 | |
| veiligachterhetstuur.nl | veiligachterhetstuur.nl | The article addresses the questions drivers have about safety and legislation after an operation or illness. After an operation, the safety assessment depends on factors such as the operation itself and the rate of recovery. Larger operations require extra caution. With chronic illnesses, such as diabetes or epilepsy, it is crucial to understand the impact on driving skills and assess accordingly. | Traffic Management → Traffic 589 | illness 225 guideline 344 drive 428 operation 480 recovery 868 safety 5819 | |
| schatkistvanwaarden.nl | Schatkist van Waarden | The website provides a range of products and services, including a book titled ‘Wishes for Now and Later, Wishes from Your Heart,’ which helps in processing loss and giving meaning to personal experiences. The Schatkist van Waarden also offers workshops to discuss themes and provide tools for caregivers and those with similar experiences. Currently, there are three treasure boxes and the mentioned book available, with more treasure boxes expected in September 2023. | Social Services → Grief Support 587 | grief processing 63 caregiving 368 book 11396 workshop 19325 coach 25810 | |
| bekroondleven.nl | Bekroond Leven | The website offers coaching programs, both online and offline, and is located in Rotterdam. The coach provides support for feelings of survival, not pretending to be sick, and improving energy balance. The website emphasizes the possibility of coping with the uncertainties of a chronic illness and leveraging your own strengths. | Disease & Treatment → Chronic Diseases 1168 | chronic illness 18 quality of life 111 illness 225 energy 9075 coach 25810 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| 100procentouders.nl | 100 Procent Ouders | The site covers topics ranging from conception, fertility treatments and pregnancy to childbirth and childcare, including practical tips and courses. There are also sections dedicated to specific stages of the child's life, such as infancy/toddlerhood, school age, and adolescence (puberty), addressing changes, hobbies, and responsibility. The website features a blog with personal stories, interviews, and information on various topics, including first aid, genetic research, and childcare. | Health → Pregnancy & Childbirth 4222 | childbirth 894 parenting 972 pregnancy 2739 childcare 3512 blog 13392 | |
| willemweblog.nl | Stichting Make a Memory, Zorggroep Oude en Nieuwe land, Bijzonder Zorgenkind | The website provides an account of the care Willem received from a team of nurses and doctors, with specific mention of the involvement of Bijzonder Zorgenkind and the MTH team of Zorggroep Oude en Nieuwe land. There is a message about congratulating Willem’s mother and the difficult period in which Willem’s health quickly deteriorated, leading to a decision to cease medical treatment. The website also includes photos from a photographer from Stichting Make a Memory, who previously also made the photos of Willem’s parents’ wedding 10 years ago. | Law → Family 2909 | willem 12 sister 86 photo 7778 care 12338 | |
| spiksplinternieuws.nl | N/A | The website describes how cholesterol-lowering drugs, or statins, actually accelerate the progression of disease processes in the heart and blood vessels, as demonstrated by researchers in Arizona. The website emphasizes the potentially harmful effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs, including muscle pain, joint problems, nervous system problems, memory problems, and cognitive decline. The website highlights the warning that cholesterol medications can accelerate the aging process and presents a book that exposes misconducts in the healthcare and industries and offers solutions. | | medication 1164 healthcare 2316 research 8967 book 11396 | |
| juulheko.nl | Butterfly Upcycling | Juul Heko is a motivational speaker with a personal background as a chronically ill and transgender person, using her experiences to link mental healthcare with the cultural sector. Her life was marked by physical trauma and medical complications, including a diagnosis of PNH (Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria) and many medical errors after surgeries and treatments. Dancing served as an important coping mechanism and ‘protective shield’ against mental energy leaks. By listening to music in 2020, she was able to remove her ‘protective shield’ and brought her illness into remission. Since then, she has developed ‘Dance Healing’ and significantly improved her quality of life. | Health & Wellbeing → Personal Development 9481 | dance 1834 | |
| jmz030.nl | JMZ030 | JMZ030 focuses on young people in the Utrecht region who are raising a sick or care-needing family member. The website offers practical assistance and advice on various aspects of life as a young caregiver, such as home, school, work, and free time. Several organizations and contact persons are listed that can support young caregivers, including Jellinek Preventie, van Houten&co, and Stichting JoU. | Initiatives & Projects → Social Initiatives 45 | caregiving 368 young people 1045 region 5412 | Utrecht → Nieuwegein 2264 |
| chronika.nl | Chronika | The practice offers workshops and helpful tools to cope with these situations. Chronika collaborates with Kindcentrum ZON and patient organizations and provides services such as family counseling, play guidance and memory books. The website also includes an agenda, a blog, and information about healthcare providers in the region, focused on themes such as emotion regulation and communication. | Education → Special Needs & Support 6372 | kindcentrum 74 therapy 7448 workshop 19325 | |
| positivebalance.nl | Positive Balance | The website offers various forms of guidance including psychosocial support, lifestyle coaching and nutritional coaching. A key aspect of the approach is expertise in endometriosis, with activities such as pelvic physiotherapy and yoga. Jane, the owner and psychosocial support/lifestyle coach, encourages visitors to take better care of themselves and make personal choices for their well-being. | | endometriosis 26 wellbeing 2620 life 2673 care 12338 coach 25810 | |
| estheroosterling.nl | Psychologie- en Coachpraktijk Esther Oosterling | The practice offers a variety of services, including career coaching, personal coaching, and therapy, specifically focused on burnout. A free 30-minute telephone consultation is offered to discuss the possibilities of guidance. The website describes Esther Oosterling’s expertise as a career psychologist, coach, and registered therapist LVPW, and provides insight into the issues the practice addresses (anxiety, sadness, stress, insecurity, loneliness, etc.) and the goals it pursues (perspective, change, optimistic attitude). | Personal Stories → Illness 103 | illness 225 perspective 882 career 2513 change 2580 therapy 7448 coach 25810 | Amersfoort → Vathorst-Centrum 253 |
| levenmetchronischeaandoening.nl | LEEF! | Jacqueline Kempers is a Senior NLP life coach, Integrative Therapist and Hypnotherapist who specializes in guiding individuals with chronic illnesses and their loved ones. The website describes the possibility of accessible guidance through NLP life coaching, hypnotherapy, and integrative psychotherapy. They emphasize the focus on regaining control and exploring possibilities. Examples of conditions people have come to the therapist for include COVID-19 after-effects, NAH (acquired brain injury), autoimmune diseases, heart diseases, neurological disorders, and various chronic pain complaints. | Mental & Emotional Well-Being → Trauma 1001 | illness 225 hypnotherapy 780 perspective 882 therapist 1890 coach 25810 | |
| semke1981.nl | semke1981.nl | The blog begins with a renewed focus on a long-neglected blog, with the intention to offer content. It contains personal anecdotes about ongoing rehabilitation processes and the impact of relapses and COVID-19 infections. A retrospective look at 2022 is provided, in which the author reflects on the energy and inspiration she previously lacked. | Social → Personal Blog 2718 | long covid 42 rehabilitation 1512 blog 13392 | |
| dejagervitaliteit.nl | De Jager vitaliteit | The website presents a range of services, including career orientation, coaching for chronic illnesses, and customized reintegration programs. Clients report that Linda helps them gain insight into themselves and their work, enabling them to make better choices. A testimonial from Martine describes how the coaching helped her make a career change. | Education → Pedagogy & Methods 2944 | job satisfaction 172 career 2513 balance 4582 energy 9075 coach 25810 | |
| kiencare.nl | Kien Care | Tanja, the owner of Kien Care, is both a doctor and a coach, providing individual coaching sessions. The coaching focuses on shifting the focus from the illness to strength, minimizing the illness’s impact on daily life. The website emphasizes the importance of listening and self-reflection during coaching to help clients better understand themselves and rediscover their inner strength. | Counseling → Individual Counseling 477 | illness 225 listen 277 strength 789 life 2673 coach 25810 | |
| massagepraktijkclaudz.nl | Massagepraktijk Claudz | The practice offers treatments such as introductory massages, fibromyalgia treatments, connective tissue massage, deep-tissue massage, and headache massage. The website also includes information about free breakthrough sessions and pain relief tips, as well as a blog. The text emphasizes that fibromyalgia can negatively impact people's lives, but that treatments can help to reduce its impact. | Services → Massage Practices 376 | fibromyalgia 43 dream 883 pain 1919 health 6366 massage 7646 energy 9075 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| cocomichelle.nl | Coco Michelle Coaching | Coco Michelle is an online coach and motivational speaker with experience as a top athlete in powerlifting. She shares her personal story of overcoming chronic illness and finding strength through strength training, and how this helped her to come out of a wheelchair. The website offers coaching programs, including Powerlift Coaching, Powerbuild Coaching, and Group Coaching, aimed at helping people overcome personal challenges and develop their personal strength. | Physical → Strength Training 361 | powerlifting 27 illness 225 strength 789 coach 25810 | |
| jikkeverhulst.nl | Jikke Verhulst | The website describes various therapies, including body-oriented therapy, transformation coaching, trauma healing, soul guiding and mindbody method, which are focused on treating chronic illnesses and processing traumatic experiences. Jikke Verhulst shares her own experience with long covid, detailing how she, after a period of loss and disillusionment, was able to partially return to work. The website provides solutions and guidance for people struggling with stress, loss, trauma, chronic illnesses, and finding a meaningful life after difficult events. | Mental & Emotional Well-Being → Trauma Healing 16 | illness 225 transformation 1081 trauma 2107 life 2673 therapy 7448 | Gelderland → Wageningen 1949 |
| franniezbestellen.nl | Kinderfonds Franniez | Children can use the website to spend their existing Franniez balance on toys. Healthcare institutions can order Franniez to replenish the stock for children with chronic illnesses. The website provides information about the Franniez system and the possibility to submit an application for the shipping service. | Children → Supplies 14 | healthcare institution 68 balance 4582 | |
| tyot.nl | Kirsten Bronsveld | The website primarily shares personal reflections and experiences of Kirsten Bronsveld, detailing her battle with TEN, including the challenges, treatments, and eventual recovery, supported by biblical verses. Content includes blog posts, such as those discussing a trip to Israel and experiences with family holidays, illustrating the impact of her illness and subsequent resilience. The site features book information, including availability on Amazon, and also incorporates social media links and conversation sections, providing a personal narrative of her journey. | Personal Care & Services → Personal Journals 45 | journey 701 book 11396 | |
| chronischwerkt.nl | Chronisch Werkt! | The website addresses the topic of working with chronic illnesses, with attention to the challenges and misunderstandings that can be associated with it. Chronisch Werkt! offers services such as a quick scan, advice meetings, support and training for both employers and employees. The website emphasizes the value of early guidance, ideally in collaboration with the occupational physician, to achieve optimal results in the short and long term. | Inclusion → Disability 246 | chronic illness 18 occupational physician 50 employer 2383 employee 4429 training 28133 | |
| coachingvoorchronischzieken.nl | Coaching for Chronic Illnesses | The website describes the impact of receiving a diagnosis of a chronic illness on an individual’s life and emphasizes that fighting the illness is often ineffective. Counseling is presented as an approach where the new situation is accepted and integrated into life, with a focus on defining priorities and needs. Tamara Bijleveld, the experienced counselor, offers coaching based on her background as a Physical Therapist-Mensendieck and her own experience with a chronic illness. | Disease & Treatment → Chronic Diseases 1168 | chronic illness 18 counseling 741 control 911 life 2673 coach 25810 | |
| donnameerveld.nl | Donna Meerveld-Buhl | The blog contains personal stories about Donna’s long-term struggles against various diseases and her experiences with doctors, diagnoses and treatments. Donna shares information about conditions such as fibromyalgia, acne, endometriosis, Iga nephropathy, and lumbar pain with hematuria. The blog also includes reflections on her personal life, her experiences with social media and the period during which she temporarily abandoned it. | | medical sector 11 endometriosis 26 fibromyalgia 43 illness 225 acne 399 blog 13392 | |
| mentha.nl | Mentha | The blog primarily focuses on the author's personal journey with long COVID, sharing reflections on how the illness has impacted her perspectives and philosophies on life. Several posts explore the author’s struggles with energy levels, symptom management, and the ongoing challenges of living with long COVID, discussing topics like Vitamin D and its potential impact on energy. The blog also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on life adjustments, such as contemplating shifts in perspective and the initial stages of long COVID diagnosis. | | long covid 42 perspective 882 energy 9075 | |
| springenduik.nl | Spring and Dive | Saskia Koning-Tops provides targeted coaching, with a special focus on people with caregiving roles, professionals, and mothers. The website emphasizes that coaching can help reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and regain control of one’s life. Saskia Koning-Tops was originally a veterinarian and transitioned to coaching after self-reflection, highlighting the value of a detached perspective on one’s situation. | Mind & Body → Self-Care 698 | caregiving 368 insights 976 life 2673 stress 3965 goal 4974 coach 25810 | Gooise Meren → Bussum 2201 |
| weslee.nl | Wes | The website features vlogs in which Wesley, a person with POTS, shares his personal experiences, including conversations with his doctor, tapering off medication (such as prednisolone) and emotions surrounding vacations. In addition, there are blogs where Wesley delves deeper into topics related to the illness, such as the correct dosage of medication and grief processing. The website documents experiences from 2017 onwards and includes vlogs and blogs from 2018, 2021 and 2022. | Personal → Personal Stories 1027 | grief processing 63 vlog 148 pot 406 medication 1164 blog 13392 | |
| yourhappyplace.nl | Your happy place | The practice offers various treatment methods, including natural support and CBD/THC products, aimed at letting go of negative experiences and thoughts. Your happy place specializes in fibromyalgia and provides tools and handles to help clients to help themselves heal and understand their own bodies. The founder, Dennis, shares his personal experiences and 25 years of experience in healthcare, sports, and guidance, emphasizing the individual approach of the practice. | Personal Stories → Blogs 33 | fibromyalgia 43 recovery 868 practice 9089 treatment 21203 | |
| nulevendverlies.nl | Nu Levend Verlies | The website explains the concept of ‘living loss’ as the grief that arises after a chronic illness or disability and its impact on various areas of life. The platform offers support and assistance to various groups, including parents of seriously ill children, partners of people with dementia/Alzheimer, and individuals who themselves or a loved one have a chronic illness. NuLevendVerlies provides a listening ear, advice and practical tools, and collaborates with various organizations, focused on a process of adaptation and acceptance. | Special Needs & Support → Support 2006 | dream 883 grief 1577 family 6462 care 12338 | |
| mijnwereldopzijnkop.nl | mijnwereldopzijnkop.nl | The website contains personal blog posts about Annebeth’s life with chronic illnesses, her diagnoses (Fibromyalgia, CFS, arthritis), and her rehabilitation experiences. The platform describes her trajectories with organizations such as the OCA (Ondersteuningscentrum Chronische Vermoeidheid) and the NKCV (Nederlands Kanker Patiënten Verbond). The blog addresses topics such as her personal background, her experiences with health problems such as headaches and high temperatures, and her efforts to still enjoy life despite her illness. | Personal Stories → Blogs 33 | fibromyalgia 43 illness 225 rehabilitation 1512 blog 13392 | |
| imperfectiris.nl | imperfectiris.nl | The author, Iris, describes her life with her husband, children, and cats, and mentions her hobbies such as drawing, designing, and photography. The blog offers a glimpse into the ups and downs of her life, as she has multiple chronic illnesses. The website contains archives of blog posts from 2018 to 2023. | Personal Blog → Life Experiences 12 | iris 29 illness 225 hobby 525 family 6462 blog 13392 | |
| goodforu.nl | Good for U! | Sinling Nouwens Choy, the owner, is a certified massage therapist with roots in Hong Kong and a background in psychosocial sciences. The practice offers massages that can be preventative and therapeutic, aimed at reducing muscle pain, fatigue, headaches, and stress, and improving circulation. In addition to massages, Sinling also provides psychosocial counseling and a listening ear to people in need of support and guidance. | Mental & Emotional Well-Being → Grief Counseling 663 | psychosocial support 20 listen 277 counseling 741 therapist 1890 relaxation 3968 massage 7646 | Netherlands → Utrecht 48901 |