I am a Human Being. A Living, Breathing, Feeling Person
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain By Lynne Matallana Yes, I am a fibromyalgia “patient”, but more importantly I am a human being. A living, breathing, feeling person who must face, on a daily basis, a constellation of distressing symptoms that [...]
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Winning Disability in Three Words
By: Scott E. Davis, Esq. Reprinted from FMOnline In a disability case, almost any symptom or limitation can be disabling; but to determine whether they preclude work, the relevant questions are how frequent, how severe, and how long do [...]
Nine Additives to Avoid With FM
Some of today’s foods contain many additives for coloring, flavoring and preserving our food. Some of these additives are harmless, some questionable and others are downright dangerous. These nine items should be avoided if you are a fibromyalgia patient. [...]
Cannabidiol (CBD) Use for Fibromyalgia (Official Study)
What is CBD? Cannabidiol or CBD is a non-intoxicating compound found in Cannabis sativa that has become widely available since 2018 and is advertised to help with pain, sleep, and anxiety. However, little is known about how CBD interacts [...]
Fat: The Truth Is Out There
By: Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School All fats have a similar chemical structure: a chain of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms. What makes one fat different from another is the length and shape of the carbon chain [...]
Great Mediteranean Diet Recipes
#1 Tahini Banana Date Shake 5-Minute, creamy and delicious tahini banana date shake with unsweetened almond milk and a dash of cinnamon! Drink this shake as a nutrition-packed, dairy-free breakfast shake, or use as an afternoon pick-me-up. It's so [...]
Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet (part two)
 From The Mayo Clinic: Your best fiber choices If you aren't getting enough fiber each day, you may need to boost your intake. Good choices include: Whole-grain products Fruits Vegetables Beans, peas, and other legumes Nuts and seeds Refined [...]
Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet (part one)
From The Mayo Clinic: Eat more fiber. You've probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health? Dietary fiber found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes is probably best known [...]
Does Your Diet Affect Fibromyalgia?
The simple answer is Yes! Although most studies seem to indicate that not all fibro patients have the same reactions to the same foods, the National Fibromyalgia Association has always recommended people try the Mediterranean Diet as a way [...]
Fibromyalgia Pain Management
Fibromyalgia Pain Management By: Paula Ehmer In my 40's I started to experience headaches and muscle spasms in my sides that would take my breath away and I would get close to blacking out. I finally went to the [...]
Medical Marijuana, Help for 20 Year Battle
Medical Marijuana, Help for 20 Year Battle By: Nancy Friedman I had Irritable Bowel Syndrome for years. I also had a benign brain tumor and gall bladder problem...had surgery for both within one month. Then it was thought that [...]
