Most of us with Fibromyalgia are always looking for a way to relieve our symptoms and have less need for NSAIDs or other meds, so my ears certainly perked when I heard about a recent study that showed improved symptoms from a new Fibromyalgia supplement. A recent study found that supplementation with French pine bark […]
How to avoid Holiday Flares
Holiday Flares are not uncommon due to the extra stress, tons of sugar temptations, parties with booze and more sugar, and possibly travel plans during this time. Any one of these can bring on a flare and a combination of these can result in a severe flare up of symptoms. Here are my tips […]
Fibromyalgia and Hormones
As a high percentage of those afflicted with Fibromyalgia are women 40 years and older, it’s also important to know how hormone balancing can help in relieving some of the symptoms you are experiencing. It won’t cure Fibromyalgia, but it certainly may help in relieving some of the symptoms. And this doesn’t just apply to […]
Active Hidden Viruses
Active hidden viruses, and what we sometimes refer to as chronic viral syndrome, occurs when a virus or viruses that should be dormant repeatedly reactivate in the body. Perhaps the best example to explain how this happens is Chickenpox. The majority of the population is infected with this acute virus as children. However, after the initial […]
May 12th was the International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases
May 12th was designated as International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND) since 1992. These CIND illnesses include Fibromyalgia, numerous types of Arthritis, Lupus, Lyme Disease, ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Gulf War Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and others. Why May 12th? Because it’s Florence Nightingale’s birthday, the famous English army […]