Comparing the Omega Big Mouth Juicer to the Breville JE98XL Over the last six years, I've used three juicers, including two very similar centrifugal juicers: the Omega BMJ330 and the Breville JE98XL Each has it's advantages and disadvantages. As I've returned to juicing each time I find … [Read more...]
Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Julie Ryan
I decided that I should probably interview myself, but I wanted to do something a little bit different, so I decided to do a video interview. I will include a transcript (sort of) below, for those who prefer that over the video. Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Julie Ryan, I am 38 … [Read more...]
Review: Tai Chi Basics
After reading a few dozen articles extolling the virtues of Tai Chi for those of us with Fibromyalgia, I finally broke down and gave it a try. I knew I needed something I could do that would get me moving slowly, but I found many Yoga moves too stressful on my upper body/neck issues. After reading … [Read more...]
Review: The Empowered Patient (CNN Special)
The Empowered Patient is a CNN special on the medical mishaps and misdiagnosis that occur when people are not involved enough in their own medical care. The special details the stories of several people who could have avoided medical mishaps had they been more involved in their own medical … [Read more...]
Review: Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World
I'm sharing this review here because many of the symptoms represented in this documentary are those we deal with daily. In fact, some of those who were talked to had been diagnosed as having Fibromyalgia, Lupus or even MS only to find it was a reaction to Aspartame (equal, sweet n low). Aspartame is … [Read more...]
Review: Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Fibromyalgia
The Mayo Clinic Solutions for Fibromyalgia video is divided up into 3 chapters. The first chapter is about Fibromyalgia and Integrative Medicine. It explains what Fibromyalgia is and how to explain it to others, as well as gives some insight into integrative medicine and the mind-body … [Read more...]
