I get this question a LOT. The other variation is "So you are doing the Paleo diet?". The answer, "no not really". I'm not really following any specific diet. I looked into the Paleo diet (as I posted here) and it is probably the closest thing to what I'm doing that currently exists, but no not … [Read more...]
Spicy Watermelon Tango Juice
I like a little (and sometimes a lot) of spice. A couple of years ago I discovered my favorite mixed drink. We have a local bar that we like to check out on occasion that mixes everything by hand (all fresh ingredients, no mixes, etc) and we'd been out to dinner. I wanted desert but I didn't want a … [Read more...]
The Juice Makes All the Difference!
As I posted in my last update, I missed a couple of days juicing last week while I was out of town. After the second day I found a brush to clean my juicer and got back on the wagon and what a difference it made!Immediately after having the "Immune Fruit Juice" I was feeling much better. And the … [Read more...]
5 Part Treatment for FMS/CFS
Many of the top online nursing schools are beginning to realize the challenges of treating fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. They are teaching students about a variety of options, including the SHINE program. SHINE stands for sleep, hormones, infections, nutritional supplements and … [Read more...]
Pain, Depression, and Sleep Issues: The Fibromyalgia cycle
One of the questions it seems like we all ask if what leads to what? Does lack of sleep cause the pain? Or does pain cause the lack of sleep? Does depression cause it all? Or does the combined lack of sleep and pain cause depression? Pain, Depression, Sleep Issues : Which Comes … [Read more...]
Link Between Fibromyalgia & Narcolepsy
Here's an interesting article. I'm not sure about this particular Dr being the one to make the "discovery" but I do believe he's on to something and it makes sense in light of what we do know about Fibromyalgia. Basically, Dr. Spitzer claims that both Fibromyalgia and CFS stem from the same cause, … [Read more...]
3 Things to Create a Pain Relieving and Relaxing Bath Time
3 Things I Use to Create a Relaxing and Pain-Relieving Bath I've always heard a bath is a great way to de-stress and over the years there have been a few times that I've decided to regularly take a bath before bedtime. I haven't done it as much since we've been in this house, the bathtub … [Read more...]
Learning to Listen to Your Body
We often overlook how important it is to listen to our bodies. Often we don't even understand what it means when we say we should listen to our bodies - and this is because we just don't do it. When you are hungry you feel it, that's an instance of listening to your body that most everyone … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Improve your Quality of Sleep
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...]
6 Tips for Travelling with Fibromyalgia
Vacation is supposed to be relaxing, but travelling with fibromyalgia or other chronic illness makes travelling more difficult and can leave you worn out before you even reach your destination. Edit: This post was originally written in 2010, just at the beginning of my illness. A lot has changed … [Read more...]
