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Frida Botanicals for fibromyalgia relief

Last Updated: February 4, 2019

Review of Frida Botanicals for fibromyalgia relief

If' you have fibromyalgia and have researched much at all, you've probably run across Dr. Ginevra Liptan. Dr. Liptan is not only a board-certified doctor of internal medicine, but she also has fibromyalgia. After spending years using herself as a guinea pig for treatments, she now has a clinic … [Read more...]

8 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, magnesium

Resonant Botanicals CBD Lotions for Pain Relief & Relaxation

Last Updated: September 7, 2018

Review of Resonant Botanical CBD lotions for pain relief & relaxation

A while back I was contacted to try a new topical hemp (CBD) oil-containing lotion. Resonant Botanicals sent me two of their new CBD lotions for pain relief and anxiety relief to try and review. I started off with CBD lotions from Fay Farm, and Resonant Botanicals was started by one of the … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, migraine, Treatment Tagged With: anxiety, cbd oil, muscle relaxers, small fiber neuropathy

The fibromyalgia treatments that have helped me most

Last Updated: August 13, 2018

fibromyalgia treatments that have worked best for me

Over the course of 10 years living with fibromyalgia, I've tried so many different treatments. As I reviewed my treatments on one site I was able to easily review at least 50 different treatments, and I've probably tried (and forgotten) more than that. This got me thinking about what fibromyalgia … [Read more...]

18 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, oska, theraspecs, vitamin D

Review: Every Day Optimal CBD Oil Tincture

Last Updated: May 21, 2018

Reviewing Every Day Optimal CBD Oil for Sleep I never really would have thought about taking CBD oil for sleep, but after finally trying it a year ago I found that CBD oil has helped me sleep better than anything else I've tried. I had tried a variety of prescription meds, made sure my sleep … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, sleep, sleep aids

Are sleep issues at the root of many Fibromyalgia symptoms?

Last Updated: April 16, 2018

Could sleep issues be at the root of fibromyalgia?

  Could sleep deprivation be a root cause for many fibromyalgia symptoms? While sleep issues are a fact of life for most of us with Fibromyalgia, sleep studies are still not commonly provided. And, often, even when they are they provide little helpful information. The lucky few find that they … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Symptoms Tagged With: anxiety, cbd oil, sleep

Medical Marijuana and Chronic Pain

Last Updated: January 15, 2018

medical marijuana for chronic pain

Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain Medical marijuana is often lauded anecdotally for its pain management properties, but what exactly about cannabis makes it such a potentially effective pain medicine? Keep reading to learn the science behind cannabis’ effects and what medical strains are … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, chronic pain, marijuana, seizures

4 Tips for Boosting Your Immune System

Last Updated: October 23, 2017

4 tips for improving your immune system

4 Tips for Boosting Your Immune System Guest post by Brooke Whistance   Your immune system is responsible for defending you against diseases and keeping you healthy and functional. If it doesn't protect you against even the most common of infections than your immune system needs a … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: cbd oil, diet, health, probiotics, sleep

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

How Elizabeth went from seizures to Disneyland

Last Updated: April 12, 2017

How Elizabeth with from seizures to Disneyland

It's been almost a year since I shared Elizabeth's video on my Facebook page and asked if anyone else had had similar experiences with Fibromyalgia. I didn't know what had happened with her, so I was really thankful when she reached out to me a few weeks back and shared how far she's come in … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibro Warriors, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, seizures

The Vital Plan for Chronic Illness

Last Updated: April 7, 2017

The vital plan for chronic illness

  What would make me add 24 pills a day to my already heavy daily pill regime? Finding a protocol that works, that's what. And, Vital Plan Restore Kit is that protocol when it comes to Fibromyalgia, Lyme, & CFS/ME. The Vital Plan Restore Kit was created by Dr. Bill Rawls, a doctor who … [Read more...]

7 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medications, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, supplements

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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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