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Muscle aches and pains relief with Village Naturals

Last Updated: August 20, 2018

Aches + Pains Relief with Village Naturals

Relieving Muscle Aches & Pains with Village Naturals I'm a huge fan of baths. I've taken them nightly for the last eight years as part of my overall fibromyalgia treatment plan. I find that a bath at night helps my muscles relax, warms me up, and helps me get to sleep easier. I usually include … [Read more...]

36 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, sponsored, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: essential oils, muscle relaxers

Simply Earth- An Essential Oil Recipe Subscription Box

Last Updated: February 12, 2018

Review: Simply Earth Essential Oil recipe subscription box

I enjoy essential oils, mostly for the aromatherapy aspects. I've played with essential oils for a year or so and am by no means and expert. I have a handful that I really like, including a few blends, but I've not really tried making my own blends. The only "recipes" I've made with essential … [Read more...]

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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

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...]

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Making My Own Scented Epsom Salts

Last Updated: October 1, 2010

making your own scented epsom salts

So as you've already read (a few times by now), my nightly ritual is a bath in Epsom salts, usually with scented epsom salts and bubble bath. Depending on my mood I might do unscented Epsom salts (as I like the scents of my bubble bath and epsom salts to match). The problem with scented Epsom salts … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: epsom salts, essential oils

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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