When I say the words “elegance” and “grace,” you’re probably thinking of a well-dressed person who drinks dry martinis and shops at Louis Vuitton. Don’t get me wrong, there may […] More
Hannah Keeley Shares the Five Lies Of Motherhood and Is Asking If You're Believing The Lies of Our Culture.
Fibromyalgia can be challenging to explain to those who haven’t experienced it. The complex symptoms and invisible nature of this chronic condition often leave sufferers feeling misunderstood. Effective communication about fibromyalgia pain can help bridge the gap between patients and their loved ones, fostering empathy and support. This article explores seven creative ways to describe...
Das Chronische Fatigue Syndrom (CFS) wird oft falsch diagnostiziert. Mehr über Symptome und Therapie der Krankheit erfahren Sie hier.
Knowing which items in the grocery store are fibro foods (and which are not) will make your fibromyalgia journey much easier in the long run.
Vestibular migraine triggers in the city and outdoors and some tips for how to help manage them.
Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting condition that impacts millions of people around the globe. It is known for causing pain throughout the muscles and joints, along with constant tiredness and sensitivity in specific body areas. However, some people with fibromyalgia also experience difficulty swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia. Dysphagia can be a distressing symptom, leading...
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging daily, but it’s often made harder when the weather changes. Many people with RA notice their symptoms—joint pain, stiffness, swelling—can worsen when there’s a shift in the weather. Whether it’s winter’s chill or summer’s humidity, the environment around us can play a significant role in how our...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects women. Interestingly, estrogens—hormones that are more abundant in women—play a significant role in the development, progression, and treatment of RA. This article dives into 10 key ways estrogens affect rheumatoid arthritis, revealing insights that could change how we understand and manage this chronic condition. Table...
Numerous studies join Fibromyalgia and depression. Indeed, individuals with Fibromyalgia are up to three times more prone to have depression at the season of their analysis than somebody without Fibromyalgia. A few scientists feel that depression prompts changes in brain chemistry. Others look at variations from the norm of the thoughtful/sympathetic sensory system – the...
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging. Chronic inflammation, joint pain, and fatigue make daily activities difficult. But did you know that pets can play a surprising role in alleviating some of these symptoms? Beyond their companionship, pets offer emotional, physical, and even social benefits that help manage RA symptoms. Here are seven surprising...
Life Lessons from Chronic Illness... A reflection as I lay undergoing treatment, of 5 things having Fibromyalgia for over a decade has taught me! *Including free infographic printable*
An adrenal cocktail is a beverage made with a combination of ingredients that are believed to support the health of the adrenal glands, which are responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism, blood pressure, and response to stress. MOMS, you NEED this! One popular version of the adrenal cocktail includes coconut water, Ningxia Red, orange, Celtic salt, and cream of tartar. In this blog post, I will explore the benefits of each of these ingredients and how they work together to sup
Living with a vestibular disorder can be very challenging. This post is my experience and some tips for helping to manage symptoms.
Sugar is definitely a trigger for me, how about you?
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For those who have been given the diagnosis of having fibromyalgia, they are going to find that this can affect the body in various ways. In fact, many people find that it is easier to state the ways in which the illness is not affecting the body! There are several issues that can arise once...
Whether you have just discovered you have fibromyalgia or you have known about it for years, you are in pain. If you have had it for some time, you are more likely in a degree of pain above and beyond what you ever expected to be in and you have likely sought myriad modes of...