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Mindfulness Therapy for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and IBS

Last Updated: July 2, 2021

Mindfulness based therapy for fibromyalgia, CFS, and IBS - does it work?

Over 50% of Americans have trouble falling or staying asleep, and that number is even higher for those of us living with Fibromyalgia or CFS. There are a lot of little tricks people suggest for help with falling asleep. I've tried quite a few of them with typically little success. Melatonin … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: acceptance, alternative therapies, chronic fatigue, ibs, mindfulness therapy

Got Urinary Incontinence? Get PEMF

Last Updated: March 26, 2021

PEMF therapy for urinary incontinence

I've dealt with urinary incontinence for too long. I remember years ago my gyno asking me if I ever had any issues and I said yes, but then she never gave me any suggestions. Then a couple of years later I went for a visit and there was a NP in training that came in and asked a bunch of questions … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: abdominal pain, alternative therapies, oska, urinary issues

6 Tips for dealing with light sensitivity

Last Updated: December 28, 2020

6 tips for dealing with light sensitivity

I am really sensitive to light, especially certain types of light...ok, never mind... all types of light. While living in my house (before I sold it), I struggled to find a way to light my living room that didn't aggravate that light sensitivity and set off migraines.  Moving into an RV … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Cluster Headaches, Coping, Fibromyalgia, migraine, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, sensitivities

Improving Fibromyalgia Symptoms with Food

Last Updated: November 27, 2020

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...]

12 Comments Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Fibromyalgia, Gluten-Free, Juicing, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, aspartame, dairy-free, diet, food sensitivities, gluten, ibs, kombucha, probiotics, Stevia, Whole30

PEMF for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

Last Updated: October 30, 2020

PEMF therapy for fibromyalgia

I've been using PEMF (Pulse Electromagnetic Frequency) to treat pain (both chronic and acute) for the last four years. PEMF has been used for over thirty years to treat many chronic illness symptoms and sources of chronic pain. Yet, I'd never even heard of this therapy until a few years ago - and … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, oska, pain relief

Marijuana for Fibromyalgia: Does it work?

Last Updated: September 8, 2020

marijuana for fibromyalgia relief

  Does marijuana work for fibromyalgia? According to a Spanish study published in 2011 the answer is a resounding yes. But, those who have tried marijuana for fibromyalgia don't need a study to tell them that it works.  In a survey of Fibromyalgia patients about their experience … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, cbd oil, marijuana

Myofascial Release Therapy for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: September 10, 2018

myofascial release therapy for fibromyalgia

In 2013 I stumbled upon a groupon for Myofascial Release Therapy. After checking with a friend who also has fibromyalgia I found out that the guy offering the groupon was legit and that she'd been seeing him for a few months and had found myofascial release therapy really helpful for her … [Read more...]

8 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, massage, myofascial pain, myofascial release therapy

How to eat an anti-inflammatory diet

Last Updated: January 29, 2018

How to eat an anti-inflammatory diet and why you should

  How to Eat an Anti-inflammatory Diet and why you should guest post by Dr. Heather Tick   Inflammation is linked to a number of chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and of course, chronic pain.   As a pain specialist, eating habits are always … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, dairy-free, diet. gluten

5 Best Essential Oils for Migraines

Last Updated: August 21, 2017

5 essential oils for migraines

Essential oils are an excellent remedy for many health and wellness issues, including migraines and headaches. If you get migraines, you know how debilitating they can be. The pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound can have you down for the count for the entire day. You need to feel … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, migraine, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, essential oils

Back Pain Remedies from Lady Gaga

Last Updated: June 23, 2017

How does Lady Gaga combat chronic pain?

Back Pain Remedies from Lady Gaga Guest post by Macey Bernstein of BackerNation.com We all like to think of ourselves as well-rounded. Remember in school if you majored in let's say music, you also had to take math or science class. School administration wasn't doing this to annoy you, but … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, pain relief

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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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