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CBD oil for improved sleep

Last Updated: June 16, 2017

How Liberty Lixir CBD Oil Improved my sleep

CBD Oil for Sleep Despite all of the improvements I've made over the last few years sleep continues to be an issue. I've tried a lot of things and some of them work somewhat, helping me fall asleep easier for a time. But, it seems like they never last. My body grows accustomed to whatever it is. … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Medical Studies, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, cbd oil, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, sleep, sleep aids

TechCare TENS for chronic pain

Last Updated: March 24, 2017

TechCare TENS Unit

I've shared a few times here about how TENS has helped me through many chronic pain issues. I was first introduced to TENS through physical therapy for tennis elbow back in 2007. I can't recall if that was when I received my first home unit as well. Back then they were expensive and I was lucky that … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, decreasing pain, product review

Can a Lotion make you Limitless?

Last Updated: March 17, 2017

Limitless Lotion

You know I love to try new things that might help relieve pain or make life easier, and you know I'm a huge fan of CBD oil (or hemp oil extract). So, when offered the chance to try this latest product I couldn't say no. I have been given this Limitless Lotion as part of a product review through … [Read more...]

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Unlocking Lyme: Myths, Truths, and Practical Solutions for Beating Lyme Disease

Last Updated: February 3, 2017

There's a lot of overlap between Lyme disease and fibromyalgia. Enough that it's worth doing what you can to rule out Chronic Lyme before allowing for the assumption that you have fibromyalgia. Dr. Bill Rawls is not just a doctor but he's also a patient. After having to set his practice aside while … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, book review, books

What is an Oska Pulse? And, how did it change my life?

Last Updated: December 9, 2016

What is an Oska Pulse and how did it change my life

  Recently, I have the opportunity to try a type of product that is totally new to me. The Oska Pulse is a wearable pain relief device that uses Pulse Electro-Magnetic Frequency to reduce, and even eliminate, pain. Back in June of 2016 a guy named Steve contacted me about his device, the … [Read more...]

9 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, decreasing pain, neck pain, oska, pain relief, product review, shoulder pain

AromaFloria Muscle Soak Bath & Body Collection

Last Updated: August 26, 2016

Bathtime is part of my bedtime ritual. When I skip my bath I don't fall asleep as easily or sleep as well. Often, I'll try to skip it if we stay out too late but it never works out well for me. I, at least, pour a couple of cups of Epsom salt into my bath to help my muscles relax. Sometimes I'll … [Read more...]

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Using Aromatherapy to Create Calm

Last Updated: July 15, 2016

Serenity with Organic Aromas

Essential oils are huge right now. Everywhere you turn you hear about how this oil or that can help this ill or that. And, there's a reason for all the hype. Essential oils are amazing for many things. Aromatherapy is using those essential oils through scent to set a mood or to help ease a … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, anxiety, decreasing stress, essential oils, product review, stress

Finding Serenity and Rejuvenation

Last Updated: June 24, 2016

Serenity and Rejuvenation from The Fay Farm

As I shared with her earlier in the week, things have been a little hectic for the last couple of months. Stress has been high, which (thanks to Fibro) has meant increased pain and fatigue. Increased fatigue (combined with more time with my mom) has meant less time to focus on things like blogging … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, anxiety, cbd oil, pain relief, product review, sleep, sleep aids

Getting more sleep with FibroSleep

Last Updated: May 11, 2016

getting better sleep with FibroSleep

  Getting More Sleep with FibroSleep Sleep is still a challenge for me. I've tried so many things and have found a few that have helped. Melatonin - if I take it early enough it will help me fall asleep faster and sleep better. However, too much will give me nightmares. FibroCane … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, insomnia, sleep, sleep aids, supplements

Effects of Music and Vibration on Fibromyalgia (a study)

Last Updated: March 11, 2016

Effects of Music and Vibration on Fibromyalgia

Can music combined with vibration help relieve pain? That's what this 2015 study looks at. Other studies have shown that music can improve pain and symptoms of fibromyalgia, but this study takes it a bit further. This 2015 study combined combined music with vibration via acupuncture to evaluate … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies Tagged With: alternative therapies, music

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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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