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These posts talk about Fibromyalgia life specific to Huntsville AL. Whether it's safe places to eat gluten-free, or info on our local support group or other events.

Building a Solid Healthcare Team Isn’t Easy

Last Updated: February 11, 2019

Building a solid healthcare team isn't easy

Over the last decade I've really struggled to build a medical team I can trust and I think I have finally almost managed it... just in time to barely need most of them. My greatest struggle has been finding a good general practitioner. For about two years I didn't have one at all and strictly … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Huntsville Stuff, My Life Tagged With: communication, doctors

Using Genome Testing to Diagnose Rare Disease

Last Updated: July 1, 2016

Personalized Medicine. It's a concept that we occasionally hear about but it really hasn't become part of our culture in the way that it should. When I took statistics and learned about the "normal" bell curve it struck me just how important it is that about 20% of us are outliers. We fall … [Read more...]

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Gluten Free Dining Huntsville AL

Last Updated: February 28, 2015

Best Gluten Free Dining Huntsville AL! Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro - I've been a huge fan of Mason Dixon since the day I first tried their "crack" cookies. Ok, they aren't called that but if you have one you have to keep going back for more. I'm referring to the Snicker Dollar cookies, of … [Read more...]

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Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro (Huntsville Gluten Free)

Last Updated: January 15, 2015

Two years ago I was so excited when Mason Dixon Bakery opened here in Huntsville. Delicious desserts that were totally gluten-free! And Fresh! I didn't think I could ask for more. Then I tried their biscuits and breakfast was never the same. Even Paul loves their biscuits (which says a lot since … [Read more...]

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Review: I Love Juice Bar Huntsville

Last Updated: May 9, 2014

Mint to Be juice

Back in March I noticed a temporary sign up for a new place opening in the Whitesburg/Airport shopping strip that houses Fresh Market and about a dozen restaurants. The name on the sign - Juice Bar. To say I was a little excited was probably an understatement. So, when I saw that I Love Juice Bar … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Huntsville Stuff, Juicing Tagged With: huntsville, review

About Julie

Spoonie. Fibro Warrior. E-health advocate.

Julie Ryan was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 and endometriosis in 2012. She's lived with chronic migraine most of her life. In 2019 she was diagnosed with inter-cranial hypertension.

Julie has a degree in Psychology, and works as a freelance writer and marketer. Freelance work allows her to work when she can and not be tied to a desk or a schedule. Julie believes in living an inspired life despite chronic illness.

"I have chronic illness, it doesn't have me."

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Blog title inspired by The Spoon Theory, by Christine Miserandino, an excellent explanation of what it's like to live with invisible illness. Read More…

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I am not a doctor. I do not claim to be a doctor. I do not play a doctor on TV or the internet. I simply share my experiences and what has worked for me. We are all different and before you try any new treatment, exercise, supplement, etc you should talk with your doctor (the real one, not the one on TV).

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