The UK and Europe are often ahead of the US in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to things that affect our health. I just recently learned that they actually have laws regarding allergen disclosure in restaurants. Man, I wish we had that here - it would make my life so much easier and really … [Read more...]
TENS Unit for Muscle Pain
Have you tried a TENS unit for muscle pain? If not, you should. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It's a small device that sends currents of electrical energy into your muscles via small pads that are placed on your skin. The pads have an adhesive that allows them to … [Read more...]
A Relaxing Recipe with Village Naturals
Perhaps the worst thing about traveling is that I don't get my nightly bath. Ever since the day (shortly after my Fibro diagnosis) that a therapist at my chiropractor told me about taking a bath in epson salts it has been part of my daily (or rather nightly) routine. The magnesium in epson salts is … [Read more...]
Give a Gluten-Free Gift with Send Me Gluten Free
If you've been around here long and/or paying attention you know that I eat gluten-free. I found that avoiding gluten greatly improved my pain levels and fatigue. I generally try to avoid a lot of processed foods but with the crazy school schedule I've found that convenience has to win sometimes. … [Read more...]
Sootheze Toasty Collars – A warm hug from a pet
My husband saw this little critter hanging out in our living room and his comment was "I like that cat better than the other two." If you are like me and you love cats you might like this one better two. Unlike my other two fickle felines that only want to give me attention when they want something … [Read more...]
Review: FibroCane from Premier Bioceuticals
Back in January, The nice folks at Premier Bioceuticals contacted me and offered to let me try their Fibrocane protocol line (free product in exchange for honest feedback) and I found two products that I really enjoy, the Serenitea and the FibroCane Daily. FibroCane from Premier Bioceuticals is … [Read more...]
The Fay Farm CBD Oil Products
Last month I shared my new favorite product with you - The Fay Farm's CBD Warming Oil. This oil and their CBD lotion are both amazing products and they have really helped me reduce the pain in my shoulders (and other areas). Today I want to tell you more about The Fay Farm. The Fay Farm is a … [Read more...]
Review of CBD Muscle Rub for Pain Relief
Review of Fay Farm CBD Muscle Rub for Pain Relief There are multiple ways of using cannabinoid products without smoking marijuana, and some that are even legal in non-medical marijuana states, CBD oil is one of those. This review covers using CBD muscle rub for pain relief. When The Fay Farm … [Read more...]
What’s Your Mantra? – My MantraBand Review
A couple of weeks ago I posted on twitter about my new My MatraBand bracelets. I love them as they consistently remind me to focus on the thoughts I want to be thinking, rather than the negativity around me. I don't even have to look at them to be reminded, just hearing them jangle together or … [Read more...]
Changing Your Diet (Review: The Kaizen Plan for Healthy Eating)
When it comes to making dietary changes there are two ways to go about it. There's the approach I'm taking of basically removing everything and starting from scratch. Juicing for several days to a week, then slowly adding foods back in. By slowly adding foods in you have a chance to see what … [Read more...]
