Fabulous with Fibro

Health Coaching for Women with Fibro

Energize and Re-Center With Mini Breaks

If you are as busy as I used to be when I worked in TV and public relations, I know you probably find the idea of taking a break for yourself something of a pipe dream. I mean, it’s nice to think about in the same way it is fun to secretly hope you will win the lottery, but realistically, you have very little hope it could actually happen. Am I right?Well, you CAN learn to incorporate mini breaks into your … [Read more...]

3 Ways to Make Self-Care a Priority

The holidays are often one of the busiest times of the year and when we ladies get busy, we have a tendency to push our own needs to the bottom of the list. I’ve got some suggestions to help you ensure that you get the self-care necessary to keep healthy this season, and the whole year through.What do I mean by self-care? There are a number of things we all must monitor for optimal health, and this is even … [Read more...]

5 Keys To Stay Healthy During the Holidays

There are just as many ways to go right with your health during the holidays as there are ways to go wrong, so let’s focus on the positive and get cracking:1. Manage StressMost people get more invitations to parties and dinners during this time of year. You may also get tasked with extra duties at home or socially. “Would you mind organizing a coat drive,” or, “Could you please bring an extra dish to the … [Read more...]

Tired and Brain-Foggy?

I know from experience that it's no fun to always feel like you are exhausted and half "out of it" morning to night. Many of us who battle fibro and other chronic health problems deal with lack of energy and it is a double whammy. You’re too tired to get ahead and then THAT feeling can easily cross from disappointment to despair and even depression, which zaps your energy even further. While fatigue is a … [Read more...]

7 Ways To Fibro-Proof Your Home

Over the past few years of managing my fibromyalgia, I’ve learned to alter my surroundings to make life easier and more comfortable. Here are a few ways to do that in your home:Put bright overhead lighting on a dimmer. For many of us with fibro and related conditions, bright overhead light can trigger migraines. I find that dimming this kind of light helps, and also sets a cozy mood in my home.Use natural, … [Read more...]