One of the most maddening aspects of fibromyalgia is that different people experience various symptoms. There are some common denominators, such as ongoing pain, headaches, stomach distress and sleep disturbances, but beyond those hallmarks, my fibro may be very different from your fibro. This, of course, makes it tough to say with certainty what will or will not work to help relieve your … [Read more...]
3 FR*E*E Things You Can Do Today To Feel Better
Stop drinking soda and/or eating anything containing sugar This is #1 on the list because it’ll actually save you money while vastly improving your health and pain levels. Most disease and discomfort in the body is caused, and worsened, by inflammation. Guess what’s the #1 commonly-consumed substance that causes inflammation? SUGAR. We’re a nation that is absolutely insane in the amount of sugar we … [Read more...]
Does Exercise Help or Hurt You?
If you have fibro, chronic fatigue or another chronic health challenge, you may be frustrated with the topic of exercise. Well-meaning doctors and friends will tell you that you just need to get more exercise and get to the gym.Exercise is a proven mood-lifter and helps keep our weight in healthy range. While it is a good idea to move more, you have to begin at the beginning, and that can be frustrating. … [Read more...]