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Review: Vital Plan Select CBD oil products

Last Updated: May 6, 2019

Review: Vital Plan Select CBD Oil tincture and Muscle Rub

New CBD products are popping up everywhere, and it's a welcome sight for those of us with chronic pain, sleep issues, anxiety, and many other ailments. CBD is one of the two key parts of the marijuana plant, but is thanks to a recent change in the laws and regulations around the hemp plant, hemp is … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, migraine, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, muscle relaxers, pain relief, sleep, sleep aids

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

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

4 Tips to Improve your Quality of Sleep

Last Updated: June 15, 2010

4 Tips for Improved Sleep Hygiene

Sleep has been a long-standing issue for me, as it is for many who live with fibromyalgia. Sleep hygiene is often recommended for those with sleep issues. But, what is it? Basically, sleep hygiene boils down to some changes to your bedroom and bedtime routine that can help you fall asleep easier … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Symptoms, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, chronic fatigue, epsom salts, insomnia, magnesium, muscle relaxers, sleep

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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