When I was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, one of the first questions I asked was about whether there were foods I should eat or avoid that would improve my symptoms. The initial response from my doctor was not really, then that there were a few things that could help (avoiding sugar, … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks
These posts share various tips and tricks I have found for dealing with life as I live it, whether it's related to Fibromyalgia, diet, juicing, treatment, or just life, in general.
What causes fibromyalgia flares? My top 6 causes
What Causes Fibromyalgia Flares? When you live with Fibromyalgia or any chronic illness that “flares” up at various times, life is unpredictable. It’s often hard to know when you might wake up having a bad day or when it may be a good day. Fibromyalgia flares can show up at any … [Read more...]
15 Most Requested Gifts for People with Chronic Illness
15 Most Requested Gifts (for people with chronic illness) It's that time of year again, when you are searching for that perfect gift for the people you love. It can be difficult enough to find the perfect gift, but throw chronic illness into the mix and it becomes even more tricky. What do you buy … [Read more...]
15 ways Amazon Alexa makes life easier for those with chronic illness
Several Christmases ago now, my home was blessed with two new additions, two little Echo Dots (these are the small versions of Amazon Alexa). You've probably at least seen commercials for these if you don't already own one (or more of them). Chances are you already have one in your home, … [Read more...]
12 Tips for Staying Warm Outside with Chronic Pain
When I get cold it feels as if I’m cold all the way to my bones. I get cold easily – as in I can be inside a house that is 70 degrees when it’s 90 degrees outside and feel cold. When it’s hot outside the answer is easy, just go outside and warm up. As much as I avoid being outside as much as … [Read more...]
8 Tips for Dealing with Fibromyalgia
Over the years, I've had many people ask for my top tips for dealing with Fibromyalgia. These 7 tips are the tips I typically share. They are what has helped me. And, while the specifics will likely vary from individual to individual, the basics are the same and I hope you find these tips helpful … [Read more...]
Tips for Pacing When You Have Chronic Illness
When you live with chronic illness it seems that everywhere you turn you are told to pace yourself and your activities. But, rarely do they explain what it means or how to do it. Pacing is a concept that gets thrown around a lot in support groups and blogs related to chronic illness. You may … [Read more...]
Are these seven habits increasing your pain and fatigue?
Chronic illness is fatiguing enough. Yet, sometimes we do things (often unknowingly) that zap our energy, create stress, and leave us even more fatigued. Below are seven habits that are increasing your stress, pain, and fatigue, and generally making you feel worse. 1 . … [Read more...]
Travel Insurance and Chronic Illness
Travel Insurance and Chronic Illness Back in 2014 I had to cancel a major trip due to a health issue. We'd bought travel insurance but I learned the hard way that travel insurance and chronic illness don't work well together. While standard travel insurance won't help you if you need to cancel a … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Handling Toxic Relationships
We all have people around us that give both positive and negative energy. Some take any energy they can find and absorb it into themselves. These relationships can become toxic, especially when you are already dealing with limited energy. Thankfully, while there are several types of negative … [Read more...]
