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...]
Got Urinary Incontinence? Get PEMF
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...]
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...]
Improving Fibromyalgia Symptoms with Food
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...]
PEMF for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
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...]
Marijuana for Fibromyalgia: Does it work?
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...]
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...]
How to eat an anti-inflammatory diet
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...]
5 Best 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...]
Back Pain Remedies from Lady Gaga
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...]
