Joni Mitchell is “getting stronger each day” after being hospitalized earlier this week, a statement published on her website says.

The 71-year-old Canadian-born singer-songwriter was found unresponsive in her Los Angeles home on March 31.

A statement released on Joni Mitchell’s website on April 3 said the singer was “resting comfortably”.

It is still not clear what Joni Mitchell is being treated for.

“We are encouraged by her progress and she continues to improve and get stronger each day,” the statement said.

In December 2014, Joni Mitchell told Billboard magazine that she had a rare skin condition, Morgellons disease, which prevented her from performing.

“I can’t sing any more – don’t miss it. I can’t play any more – don’t miss it. I’ve got all these instruments laying around and hopefully one day I’ll pick them up,” Joni Mitchell was quoted as saying.

Morgellons is a controversial condition and is not recognized by mainstream medical authorities.

Sufferers say it is characterized by crawling and stinging sensations under the skin but many in the medical community believe it is a psychiatric disorder.

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Joni Mitchell is in intensive care after being found unconscious at her Los Angeles home.

The singer-songwriter was rushed to hospital on March 31.

A statement released on Joni Mitchell’s website said she “regained consciousness on the ambulance ride to an LA area hospital.”

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It went on to add that the eight-time Grammy winner is “currently in intensive care undergoing tests and is awake and in good spirits”.

In December Joni Mitchell told Billboard magazine that she has a rare skin condition, Morgellons Disease, which prevents her from performing.

The singer’s website urged fans to keep her in their thoughts: “Light a candle and sing a song, let’s all send good wishes her way.”

Best known for her 1970 hit Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

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