Women with sleep problems have a higher risk of developing fibromyalgia than women who don’t have trouble sleeping, according to a large prospective Norwegian study. (Source: Modern Medicine)
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Cortical Electrostimulation for Fibromyalgia
About.com Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amResearch Brief A study published this month in the journal Pain Medicine supports earlier findings that noninvasive cortical electrostimulation may be somewhat effective against fibromyalgia symptoms. In noninvasive cortical electrostimulation, a practitioner attaches electrodes to the outside of the head and delivers an electric current to the cerebral cortex (outer layer of gray matter on the upper part of the brain.) In this study, researchers say participants had modest improvements in pain, tender point count, fatigue and sleep without significant side effects. They're recommending it as… -
Why I Turned Off Some Blog Comments
The Fibromyalgia Experiment27 Jan 2012 | 7:54 amI finally decided to turn off blog comments after a certain number of days after posting. I have been putting this off for years. However, there were just thousands of spam comments every day. I can only imagine that so many bigger bloggers just wade through these all day. I hope all of their yardwork and electric swimming pool heaters are good because they won’t have time for home upkeep. I had to wade through them to get to a few very important comments about fibromyalgia. I don’t know why this blog gets so much spam as compared to my other site. It may be because it’s a… -
Mayo Clinic Trip Three, Part 1 – Big Changes
My Life with Fibro: The Fresh Face of Fibromyalgia on the Web5 Jan 2012 | 1:17 amAfter all the appointments I had back in January 2011, and the subsequent bills, we knew it’d be best to get my next round of annual appointments in the same year… so as to minimize expenditures by making the most of having met our deductible so early in the year. So, when the beginning of October rolled around, I called Dr. GH’s secretary to schedule an appointment… just as I’d been instructed. Imagine my surprise when, after explaining why I was calling, I was told, “[Dr. GH] is no longer with Mayo Clinic. We are working to identify who will fill his… -
Fibromyalgia: "Why Won't The Pain Stop?"
fibromyalgia « WordPress.com Tag Feed23 Jan 2012 | 7:36 pmOrangeCountyChiropractic.com Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that does not limit itself to just one area, but rather it manifests as a generalized, whole body condition where basically everything hurts. The diagnosis is typically made by exclusion, or by eliminating all other possible conditions as there is no single blood test or diagnostic test for FM. Unless other conditions that are test sensitive are present at the same time, most tests come back negative. Of course, this leaves the FM patient upset because, “….no one can figure out what’s wrong with me.” We all seem to…
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Sleep problems linked to risk of fibromyalgia
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Safety and efficacy of esreboxetine in patients with fibromyalgia: A 14‐week, randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, multicenter clinical trial
23 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pmConclusion.Esreboxetine was generally well tolerated and associated with significant improvements in pain, FIQ, PGIC, and fatigue scores compared with placebo. The lack of a dose‐response relationship in both the efficacy and safety analyses suggests that 4‐mg/d esreboxetine would offer clinical benefit with the least risk of drug exposure. (Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism) -
Well: In Rating Pain, Women Are the More Sensitive Sex
23 Jan 2012 | 3:18 pmA Stanford study found that women reported higher levels than men suffering the same chronic ailments. (Source: NYT Health) -
"Governed by the pain": narratives of fibromyalgia.
22 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pmConclusions: The narrative is characterized by a lack of movement and resolution, with participants engaged in an enduring struggle against the challenges of FM. Psychological approaches that facilitate this ongoing adjustment process may prove beneficial in FM treatment and rehabilitation. [Box: see text]. PMID: 22263672 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Disability and Rehabilitation) -
Discover which foods and chemical additives cause arthritis inflammation, gout and fibromyalgia pain
21 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pmCertain foods and chemical additives disguised as food can aggravate or cause muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis, gout and fibromyalgia. Avoiding these foods can pave the way for reduced inflammation, stiffness and pain - setting the stage for ongoing relief... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
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Cortical Electrostimulation for Fibromyalgia
28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amResearch Brief A study published this month in the journal Pain Medicine supports earlier findings that noninvasive cortical electrostimulation may be somewhat effective against fibromyalgia symptoms. In noninvasive cortical electrostimulation, a practitioner attaches electrodes to the outside of the head and delivers an electric current to the cerebral cortex (outer layer of gray matter on the upper part of the brain.) In this study, researchers say participants had modest improvements in pain, tender point count, fatigue and sleep without significant side effects. They're recommending it as… -
Changing Dietary Sensitivities With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
25 Jan 2012 | 1:52 pmThis is the third out of 4 Januaries that I've been trying to figure out what food is bothering me this time. Three years ago, it was gluten. Last year, it was dairy and soy, with more to follow by the time my problem gall bladder was diagnosed and removed. Now, I'm once again having a problem with dairy or soy, or possibly both. This time, I suspect I've developed some new food sensitivities. Those are among the many joys of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. This is one of the areas of our illness that we don't know a lot about, other than that it's really common for us to… -
Fibromyalgia & Falls: Why We're Prone
23 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pmResearch Brief People with fibromyalgia are known to be prone to falls, and new research may provide insight into why. The small study compared strength and other measures of muscle function in 16 women with fibromyalgia and 16 healthy women, focusing on the hips, knees and ankles. Researchers say they found low muscle strength in the legs, low function in the knees and hips, and poor balance and agility in the fibromyalgia group. Furthermore, they say the greater the hip problems, knee pain, overall pain and severity of fibromyalgia symptoms, the more likely the person was to have a history… -
eReader Benefits for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
21 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amI got an eReader for Christmas, and not only do I love it, I've discovered several benefits for someone with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Convenience. If you've got insomnia, like me, it's great to be able to download a book at 2 a.m. It also saves you a trip to the store, which can be taxing for us. Light weight. My hands often get achy from holding onto a book, especially a heavy one. My eReader is easier to hold, and when my hands get tired, I can lay it on a lap desk or prop it up on a pillow - something that doesn't work with a book. Search feature. How often does brain fog… -
The Mental Clutter Scale for Fibromyalgia
20 Jan 2012 | 12:00 amResearch Brief Cognitive dysfunction, often called fibro fog, is a major and debilitating symptom of fibromyalgia. However, it's been difficult to measure clinically because the specific dysfunctions common to fibro fog are different from those of established learning disabilities. However, new research puts forth something called the mental-clutter scale that's was designed specifically to quantify fibro fog. Researchers say it's consistent and reliable at providing doctors with information about our cognitive function. They also say it can help distinguish fibromyalgia from other illnesses…
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The Fibromyalgia Experiment
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Why I Turned Off Some Blog Comments
27 Jan 2012 | 7:54 amI finally decided to turn off blog comments after a certain number of days after posting. I have been putting this off for years. However, there were just thousands of spam comments every day. I can only imagine that so many bigger bloggers just wade through these all day. I hope all of their yardwork and electric swimming pool heaters are good because they won’t have time for home upkeep. I had to wade through them to get to a few very important comments about fibromyalgia. I don’t know why this blog gets so much spam as compared to my other site. It may be because it’s a… -
Hello, Is Anybody Home?
27 Jan 2012 | 7:52 amThis is what I feel like asking in every new niche I’m considering. I even wonder it when I start to climb up in the rankings. I always have it worked out to about how much money I’ll be making. My teeth grind as much as a bunn coffee grinder while I wait. Then I get there and something always happens. As I watch a few keywords that I’ve been working on for months I can’t help but wonder, is the niche going to be what expected? Will it be better? -
Do Naps Help Fibromyalgia?
22 Jan 2012 | 7:37 pmI was reading about fibromyalgia and I can’t find the article anymore but it was on an authority medical site. At first I laughed. It said that fibromyalgia fatigue isn’t really helped by naps. It was funny to me because it’s obvious. It’s a medical condition it’s not just being tired. I find that there’s a base line with my fibro fatigue but things can really get a lot worse from there if I don’t take care of myself. The few times in my life I’ve tried to cut out naps it’s been a disaster. They won’t cure you but I do think it helps. Any… -
How Do You Track Your Fibro?
21 Jan 2012 | 7:37 pmI know that some people track how they feel after they eat or what they eat and this is smart. However, I wish that I had all kinds of different graphs for how long I sleep or how stressed out I was or whether or not I exercised. Then I could see how it affected how I feel the next day. I work with charts all day long for my business, I could probably keep track of dropped calls if I wanted to. However, when I really need it there just isn’t a practical way to have a graph. Often I think that there just isn’t any correlation with my flares but I’m sure there is something. Do… -
Gift Ideas for Fibromites
16 Jan 2012 | 9:27 pmI think customizing gifts for fibromites really shows that you care whether it’s valentines gift ideas for wives or for Christmas. This can be as simple as clearing some space in the day so your loved one can take a nap. I also love the idea of giving a gift certificate to a spa. You could also try an old fashioned homemade coupon book to offer to do dishes or cook meals. This will be one of the few coupon books of its type that actually gets used. What are some of the best gift ideas for fibromites?
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Mayo Clinic Trip Three, Part 1 – Big Changes
5 Jan 2012 | 1:17 amAfter all the appointments I had back in January 2011, and the subsequent bills, we knew it’d be best to get my next round of annual appointments in the same year… so as to minimize expenditures by making the most of having met our deductible so early in the year. So, when the beginning of October rolled around, I called Dr. GH’s secretary to schedule an appointment… just as I’d been instructed. Imagine my surprise when, after explaining why I was calling, I was told, “[Dr. GH] is no longer with Mayo Clinic. We are working to identify who will fill his… -
My Mayo Clinic Traditions
21 Dec 2011 | 11:10 pmTo deal with all the awkward, and make my annual(ish) Mayo Clinic trip something special I make a point to develop a new tradition, buy an item of clothing, or discover a new treat every time I come to Mayo. This trip has been no different. For starters, I am freezing. “Freezing in Arizona?” you say? Yes. It is December, after all. Although, to be fair, I got married on this exact day six years ago (Happy Anniversary, Danny!) and it was 70+ degrees. But, stick with me. Please. So it’s December. And since I arrived, AZ has been cooler than home almost every bit of… -
On Elephants and A-w-k-w-a-r-d Explanations
21 Dec 2011 | 10:24 amIt is unavoidably awkward to explain to folks (or even to not explain to folks) that you take off work to travel half way across the country to go to the doctor when you aren’t fighting some sort of terminal illness. So, usually, I don’t explain myself. I get some sort of perverse pleasure out of leaving people guessing. I am afraid I really do. It’s like dressing the elephant in the room in a safety orange vest with reflectors and flashing lights. And, it keeps me in control of the conversation. Which, frankly, is exactly how it should be when it comes to my health. -
I Bring the Rain to PHX
18 Dec 2011 | 5:31 pmI am here in Arizona, and it is raining, and it is perfect. This winter rain during my Mayo trip is a tradition, and I’m glad PHX is holding up her end of the deal. My trip began very early this morning (we’re talking before 4:00 am), but I landed at PHX before 9:30am. My second and final flight of the day was filled with a high school girl’s basketball team who happened to predominantly be made up of first-time flyers… who cried. And cried. And cried. And cried. They were sweet girls, but they were oh so frightened. It broke my heart. On a happier… -
It’s that time of year…
15 Dec 2011 | 10:24 pm…when the world falls in love. Oh, wait. That’s not where I meant to go with that. It’s that time of year when I celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, decorate with evergreens and lights, consume delicious treats, (travel to) visit with family, and prepare for a trip to Mayo Clinic. You know… ’cause it’s December. And that’s how we do. I pray this little blurb finds you healthy and happy and enjoying the holiday season. Thank you for your love and support. Details to come.
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Fibromyalgia: "Why Won't The Pain Stop?"
23 Jan 2012 | 7:36 pmOrangeCountyChiropractic.com Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that does not limit itself to just one area, but rather it manifests as a generalized, whole body condition where basically everything hurts. The diagnosis is typically made by exclusion, or by eliminating all other possible conditions as there is no single blood test or diagnostic test for FM. Unless other conditions that are test sensitive are present at the same time, most tests come back negative. Of course, this leaves the FM patient upset because, “….no one can figure out what’s wrong with me.” We all seem to… -
Fibromyalgia: "Why Won't The Pain Stop?"
23 Jan 2012 | 7:27 pmPlacentiaChiropractic.com Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that does not limit itself to just one area, but rather it manifests as a generalized, whole body condition where basically everything hurts. The diagnosis is typically made by exclusion, or by eliminating all other possible conditions as there is no single blood test or diagnostic test for FM. Unless other conditions that are test sensitive are present at the same time, most tests come back negative. Of course, this leaves the FM patient upset because, “….no one can figure out what’s wrong with me.” We all seem to… -
Fibromyalgia: "Why Won't The Pain Stop?"
23 Jan 2012 | 7:14 pmYorbaLindaChiropractic.com Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that does not limit itself to just one area, but rather it manifests as a generalized, whole body condition where basically everything hurts. The diagnosis is typically made by exclusion, or by eliminating all other possible conditions as there is no single blood test or diagnostic test for FM. Unless other conditions that are test sensitive are present at the same time, most tests come back negative. Of course, this leaves the FM patient upset because, “….no one can figure out what’s wrong with me.” We all seem to… -
Flare Ups
23 Jan 2012 | 6:47 pmToday I am grateful for flare ups. Sufferers of autoimmune diseases and neurological disorders know all too well the hideousness that is a flare up. A flare up is an influx of symptoms that overwhelms your mind and body. It can happen to people with Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Graves Disease, and other conditions. Fibromyalgia brings me my share of flare ups. I’ve had them last for days and even weeks, all too often leaving me bedridden for the duration. Frustration and flare ups go together. It’s just that simple. I’ve never been a fan of flare ups–I… -
Just Surviving Day by Day
23 Jan 2012 | 6:43 pmIt is hard to say if it is going to be a good day or a bad day. Sometimes I will go weeks without any symptoms but then sometimes I go days with round the clock symptoms. My symptoms get to the point to where I can’t get out of bed. I can’t think straight or walk with out being in pain. I have yet to find a correlation in why some days are good and some are bad. I have been trying different home remedies that others have posted online. The main thing that everyone agrees on is exercise. Unfortunately I am kind of lazy. But I have been trying to walk at least a couple times a…
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I Haven’t Forgotten
19 Jan 2012 | 10:46 pmYou may or may not know that I am now working full-time. I am a single parent now and I am living a busy and hectic life. I have fibromyalgia, but I certainly don’t look the picture, if there is one. What I think is amazing is how I have been able to do so much more than I thought I could even a year ago, it truly does feel miraculous… but what I sometimes wonder is “how long can I keep this up?” or sometimes I just selfishly wish people knew that things were hurting and difficult, sometimes I wish people knew that things might be harder for me. But mostly, I am simply… -
Tug of War
7 Jan 2012 | 6:20 pmLife feels so messy today… like that build up of laundry that somehow multiplied over night into an enormous heap, things sometimes feel insurmountable. I know I am not alone in juggling all of the many things entailed in raising children as a single mother, working full-time, paying bills, buying groceries, doctors appointments, social obligations, etc. All of us cope with these things on some level. I don’t want to play the fibromyalgia and depression cards either. While not everyone copes with those issues, we all have something, don’t we? For some of us it is just more… -
Hello Good Friend
7 Dec 2011 | 8:19 pmImage by Big Grey Mare via Flickr It has been so long since I have written, I am unsure of whether or not to even try… I am unsure of who I will write for anymore. I suppose, as it all began, I am writing for me. My absence has felt so long, but all the while I have thought of my blog like a good friend that I let down by disappearing into the whirlwind of this life. I have thought of you, my readers, I have thought of myself, the pieces of me that I left here open, breathing, sometimes seeming lifeless but always still alive in my words. I have wondered if I could ever return, for what… -
Give a Click for Depression Awareness Month
6 Oct 2011 | 11:39 amPlease join me in welcoming this guest post to Una Vita Bella, for a very important cause that is near and dear to my heart! Give a Click for Depression Awareness Month What better time to spread awareness about depression than Depression Awareness Month. October is not just for Halloween anymore. It is also a time to highlight the long arm of depression in our communities. There are many people who do not recognize the symptoms of depression, or where to find therapeutic resources if they do. The stigma attached to mood disorders is still stronger than our willingness to acknowledge how… -
Getting Lost and Getting Found
22 Aug 2011 | 10:31 pmSometimes we just lose our way…some of us are a little better at getting lost than others, I think. I would like to think that getting lost is also akin to taking an adventure. Truth is, it doesn’t always feel so adventurous, though. I love adventures… I like to set out on a new experience, voyage or expedition with anticipation and the excitement of a child! Getting lost doesn’t start out with that same kind of curiosity though, in fact, when you get lost, it most often takes you by surprise and leaves you feeling like a child, scared and uncertain. There are many…
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Avoiding Repetitive Stress Injury
27 Jan 2012 | 12:08 pmFind out why you need to avoid repetitive stress injuries and how to treat the pain More Videos -
A Device May Help Phantom Limb Pain
24 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pmOne girl turned a science fair project into a device that may help veterans with phantom limb pain More Videos -
Americans and Chronic Pain
23 Jan 2012 | 11:38 pmA new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports that 1 in 3 Americans suffer from chronic pain. That number translates to more than 116 million people in the United States reporting persistent pain that lasts weeks or even years. read more -
About Sciatic Pain
20 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pmLearn more about sciatic pain, what can cause it and things to watch out for More Videos -
Talk Therapy and Exercise as Fibromyalgia Treatment Options
19 Jan 2012 | 12:47 amA new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that patients with fibromyalgia may benefit from exercise and talking with a therapist once a week on the phone. The study, which has close to 450 subjects were put into four groups for he study trial. The first group received “talk therapy” once a week via telephone, the second group engaged in exercise, the third group had both talk therapy and exercise and the forth group maintained their previous and usual treatment. All of the subjects reported experiencing chronic pain which is symptomatic of fibromyalgia. read more
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Hepatitis C: The Facts
27 Jan 2012 | 9:33 amI was so excited when I was recently approached about hosting an infographic on my blog. I asked the designers to create a Hepatitis C awareness infographic and I think they did a bang-up job. I am proud to display it here on Oh My Aches and Pains! and hope it goes a long way towards educating everyone about the risk factors for HCV infection as well as the impact HCV has on individuals, families, the health care system and our society as a whole. How This Infographic Relates to Me As I reveal last week in my vlog, I contracted Hepatitis C from blood transfusion I received in 1988. I… -
Help Stop the Global Crisis of Undertreated Pain
26 Jan 2012 | 10:04 amI just discovered a new documentary titled Life Before Death which discusses the global crisis of undertreated pain and wanted to share it with you all today. Please take a moment to view the trailer below. Then head over to www.treatthepain.com to become part of a global effort to bring more pain relief to the world. Plus you can help by liking Treat the Pain on Facebook, following them on Twitter or clicking the Do Something tab on their website. I find this topic incredible relevant to me right now. As I have mentioned, I am looking for a new pain management doctor and I… -
I Can Do Hard Things
25 Jan 2012 | 9:28 amWelcome to Wordless Wednesday, where the focus is on visual images. Here is the second in my series of "Inspiring Words" images. Please visit Oh My Aches and Pains! for more great reading. -
Why Don't Infertility and Menopause Count as Forms of Birth Control?
24 Jan 2012 | 9:34 amWelcome to another edition of the Question of the Week. Let me start by saying that I need to vent because I am feeling really baffled, frustrated and sad. You see, I am once again getting a mixed message from my health care providers. On the one hand, they have diagnosed me with infertility and, more recently, the start of early menopause. On the other hand, they are insisting that I use two forms of birth control while undergoing Hepatitis C treatment. Now I get it that the drugs I will be taking are horribly toxic to a fetus and can cause serious birth defects. But come… -
My Discovery For Getting Fit with Dysautonomia & Fibromyalgia: Seated Exercise Videos
23 Jan 2012 | 7:22 amDiscover Exercise from a Seated Position After years of struggling with exercise since becoming a ChronicBabe, suddenly everything clicked when I recently read a statement on a fellow POTSie's blog that said (and I'm paraphrasing here) "When you have dysautonomia, all your exercise should be done in the seated position." What a Well, no duh, why didn't I think of that? moment! After all, I learned last year at the Mayo Clinic in AZ that when I am standing still, my blood pressure goes all over the place, bouncing from high to low and back again. I can only imagine what happens…
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Shifting Your Focus To Serving Others
11 Jan 2012 | 9:50 pmA simple lesson that my dear mother taught me years ago, proved itself quite well recently. The most beautiful part was that it was proven through the person who taught it to me!! My mom always said: “The surest way to feel better when you are depressed is to take the focus off yourself and put it on someone in need of help..You’ll quickly forget your own problems, and remember that you play a larger role in the world, that can make a significant difference” Growing up I remember my mom telling me to help others and stop focusing on myself and my needs, as young… -
An Eternal New Beginning For My Mother
27 Dec 2011 | 1:17 pmThe past two weeks have been very emotional ones for me and my family. My 92 year old beautiful mother was diagnosed with “metastasis of unknown origin” and passed away on December 20, 2011. She was a very classy, sharp, and youthful woman, who lived life to the fullest and touched many lives. My mother was a professional woman, with a journalism degree from USC, who loved to study many things, including astrology. She plotted charts for people on her Apple computer back in the 70′s when NO ONE had a home computer, or knew who Steve Jobs was. She loved metaphysics, world… -
The Power in Connection and Support
28 Nov 2011 | 6:22 pmI have never been one to reach out for support in my life; especially when I need it the most. When I am in trouble, I do just the opposite..I isolate myself, and cut off from the people I need the most! Do you think that’s a trait in people who suffer with chronic pain and depression? When I was first misdiagnosed with MS many years ago, I walked into a support group, spent about 10 minutes, turned around and walked right out. It spooked the heck out of me. I was afraid to identify myself as a “sick” person, and did not want to ask for help. I thought I could be strong,… -
Oh My Aches and Pains! Featured Blog of The Week
16 Nov 2011 | 10:40 pmI am extremely excited to talk about my featured blog of the week, Oh My Aches and Pains! Selena, its author shines as a strong woman with a very sensitive and witty tone, that warms and informs! Selena knows pain all too well, as not only a leukemia cancer survivor, but all the residual issues that ensued as a result. You can read all about it on her about page here. You can find lots of great posts about living with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue as well as Hepatitis C, dysautonomia, diabetes, and other aspects of chronic illness. Oh My Aches and Pains! is a pleasure to visit and read… -
Featured Blog of The Week: A New Regular Section
8 Nov 2011 | 9:14 pmI have found some incredible people in my journey to reach out for support with fibromyalgia, and share gratitude for my life.. Each week I will feature a favorite blog that I have connected with. Here’s what I have found - the blog can have any, a few, or all of these qualities: The MORE The Better For You The Visitor! A selfless goal to provide clear, complete information A positive focus An open heart A unconditional loving presence Resources to help a chronic feel better, live better, sleep better An honest voice Something unique that no other blog has A way for other…
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Art & Creativity for Healing
28 Jan 2012 | 1:05 amI just attended Art & Creativity for Healing HeARTS for Healing Women’s Guild meeting. Art & Creativity for Healing is a non-profit organization I volunteered for as a facilitator in the early years of my being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Laurie Zagon is a working artist, art teacher and the founder of Art and Creativity for Healing. I [...] -
Heart Smart
26 Jan 2012 | 9:20 pmBeen off-line for a few days listening to my heart. Experiencing . . . again . .. light-headedness when exercising and blood pressure careening from too too high to too too low. The funny thing is that I have reverse “white coat syndrome” – You know, when you get anxious in the doctor’s office and [...] -
Technology – How Your Brain Will Ultimately Control Pain
23 Jan 2012 | 8:12 pmUntil now the only way to control your brain is with therapy, medication and surgery and electromagnetic shock treatments. Technology is moving fast and generations to come with have safer and more effective alternatives. Watch this fast paced 4 minutes to hear where technology will help us control pain. Filed under: Health & Healing, Life [...] -
Zuvys, KĘSTUTIS and Me
22 Jan 2012 | 9:47 pmTime to crank up the blog searches! Yes! It’s time for a fish post! If you’ve not been following CreativitytotheMAX for awhile you aren’t aware that the single largest word searches on this blog is for “fish”. So periodically I delight in sharing my fish research with you to keep the fishy hits hitting. Zuvys [...] -
Running amok on Tippy Toe
21 Jan 2012 | 7:55 pmThe prompt for Haiku-Heights today is Tiptoe. My apologies in advance to ZONGRIK who suggested the prompt. P.S. For those of you unfamiliar with Haiku I have taken great license with the genre. Please click on Haiku-Heights and the many bloggers with links to read the real thing! *** The tip of my toe stubbed in [...]
