tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:53:20 +0000Learn to ease the pain from chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, migraines and more.http://www.easingchronicpain.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)Blogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-3955911070785143405Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:12:00 +00002009-11-10T01:53:20.911-05:00control painfood diaryfibromyalgianightshadesrheumatoid arthritisAs you keep your food diary, you will begin to pay more attention to the foods you are eating instead of mindlessly filling your face. As I mentioned in a previous post, this is important because it helps you see how your body reacts to the things you put into it. You may be surprised at the things food can do to you.NightshadesOne group of foods you may want to pay special attention to is the http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2009/11/controlling-pain-naturally-foods-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/SY2zkmefQOY" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-5997801692053494453Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:20:00 +00002009-11-07T08:20:00.464-05:00whole foodschronic painfood diaryI talked yesterday about the importance of eating whole foods if you want to control your chronic pain. The next part of our Controlling Pain Naturally series is keeping a food diary.The Food DiaryKeeping a food diary is about more than just writing down what you eat each day, though that is an important part of it. Your food diary is also, well, a diary. In it, you must also keep track of how http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2009/11/controling-pain-naturally-keeping-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/oXkjbbHeEmU" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-2090726981765714348Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:02:00 +00002009-11-10T01:08:56.270-05:00whole foodscontrol painnatural healthorganicWhile very few chronic pain issues can be cured, you may be able to get the pain under control. Making changes in the way you live can go a long way toward easing chronic pain. If you suffer from daily pain, you can achieve some pain-free days, or reduce the pain to a tolerable level at the very least. Sound impossible? It isn't, but it will take effort on your part as well as the patience to http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2009/11/control-pain-with-lifestyle-changes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/TQ4CKIYzf9o" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-1774142340696068828Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:00 +00002009-10-13T16:12:20.948-04:00nature madesam-ebloggingI've posted before about the benefits of SAM-e and now I want to mention it again. I just today applied to be a blogger for Nature Made. The job is to be their Good Mood blogger, sponsored by SAM-e.This would be such a perfect gig for so many reasons, not the least of which is my appreciation of the SAM-e product! If I am chosen, I would be posting good mood tips five days a week. It would also http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2009/10/sam-e-good-mood-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/VZnym7S3YXk" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-3442992291841333119Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:14:00 +00002008-12-20T10:18:32.518-05:00Wii video gamesgiveawayOn one of my other blogs, Kathleen's Brand Buzz, I am doing a video game giveaway. Leave a comment meeting the three criteria listed, and you will be entered into the drawing to win your choice of two Wii video games. The time is short, so check it out right away!http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/12/check-out-my-latest-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/n0PNKu5C37M" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-3492651392854990021Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:17:00 +00002008-12-12T15:24:05.459-05:00thyroidPrevention magazineFlat Belly DietI posted a couple of days ago about being selected to blog for Prevention magazine about their Flat Belly Diet. I was supposed to come back and give you all the link to the blog. And I forgot. Sorry about that.Anyhow, here it is: Buzz Prevention. I hope you will visit and keep me motivated. Admittedly though, I'm not sure this will work for me. The diet is great and the recipes are wonderfulhttp://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/12/oops-i-forgot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/JmyWA9Tnxzw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-7816462270491363042Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:46:00 +00002008-12-12T14:11:45.660-05:00Life ExtensionOmega 3chest painsSuper Omega-3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans & Olive Fruit Extract, 120 softgelsSuper Omega-3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans & Olive Fruit Extract (Molecularly Distilled) 120 softgels Item Catalog Number: 902 Studies associate the Mediterranean diet, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, olive oil, and antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, and herbs, with lowered cardiovascular risk andAfter yesterday's post on http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/12/omega-3s-for-heart-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/WACst_m5JXA" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-7723565782271640623Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:59:00 +00002008-12-11T18:28:34.045-05:00Omega fatty acidsinflammationchronic painI read an interesting article the other day about farmed tilapia fish and Omega fatty acids. The reason this struck me is because my new diet required me to eat tilapia, something I have never eaten before. And I will probably never eat it again.The article discussed the findings of Omega 6 fatty acids and how tilapia has a high amount of it. Now, you are probably thinking that this isn't a http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/12/omega-fatty-acids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/NFnuTpcYfsI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-67488743674506183Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:46:00 +00002008-12-02T19:59:21.707-05:00Prevention magazineFlat Belly DietpainI bet you thought I was going to forget, didn't you? Actually, I almost did forget. :) But I promised an announcement so here it is.I will be blogging for Prevention magazine about their book The Flat Belly Diet! I was selected as one of 85 participants who will read the book, try the diet and blog about our experiences. I'm so excited! I wanted to announce it here first because this is morehttp://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/12/my-latest-announcement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/CNdcjVK2wAI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-6232516225718021847Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:56:00 +00002008-12-01T22:16:00.521-05:00income from homesponsorGoDaddy.comweb copycontentI wanted to take a moment to tell everyone about my sponsor GoDaddy.com. I have added their banner to the top of my blog for two reasons.1. I need to earn some income from my blogs. I have a family to care for and my health just doesn't allow me to work an outside job.2. GoDaddy.com is the best place to go for your own domain.Now, you might think I'm a hypocrite because this site is on http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/12/introducing-my-new-sponsor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/osREs5XYQ-U" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-4540496327587523167Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:59:00 +00002008-12-01T15:44:08.455-05:00inflammationchronic painfood and painI have always thought that if I was just more careful about what I eat, I would feel a lot better. Now I know I'm not totally crazy. I just read an article today called 10 Foods That Bring on the Pain. This article lists some foods that may surprise you. Things you typically think of as healthy may actually be triggering your pain. For example, tomatoes. Oh, I was so sad to see this listed http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/12/food-and-pain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/k7l_FgNCNMM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-6039166169699333052Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:53:00 +00002008-11-12T10:18:13.422-05:00drug reactionsside effectsprednisoneWow, what a bad experience! When I went to my doctor at the beginning of October, I was given a steroid shot as well as a prescription for Prednisone. I felt pretty ill the morning after the shot, but after a couple hours sleep I felt really good.With such a great response, my doctor gave me another shot and prescription on the 30th. So much for feeling great. I once again felt ill the next http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/11/drug-reactions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/8In16QG2XWg" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-2068854680369775040Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:53:00 +00002008-11-08T16:09:48.833-05:00arrhythmiaEBVfibroLyme diseasefish oilI have been really wiped out lately. However, I feel like some progress is being made. The fibro pain seems to be under control to a reasonable degree. The headaches and fatigue however, are not improving a bit. On the up-side, some new discoveries have been made regarding my health issues.My doctor said I have a heart arrhythmia. It is the cause of the chest pains that my previous doctors http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/11/lyme-disease.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/hAUkGGlq4kM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-1649108754792489393Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:17:00 +00002008-07-30T07:37:14.156-04:00givewayscope with painmigraineschronic painfibromyalgiaarthritischronic illnessToday the How to Cope with Pain blog carnival for July is up. Be sure to head over and read all the helpful posts with tips on coping with your pain whether it is from arthritis, migraines, fibromyalgia or another chronic illness. Also, there is a great opportunity to register to win some great prizes. Hurry for this chance because this is the last week for it.Speaking of giveaways, I am http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/07/how-to-cope-with-pain-blog-carnival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)8<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/17Op70XJKOw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-5255162711475753293Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:48:00 +00002008-07-25T09:28:40.744-04:00doctorphysician referralspatient recommendedI thought I had finally found the right doctor to help me manage my fibromyalgia. The first appointment went very well despite the fact that I was there for a total of eight hours. She listened to me. She believed me. She cared. She even wrote me some prescriptions to help me with the pain. Then she ordered a bunch of blood work and told me to come back a week after the blood work was http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/07/finding-doctor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/OWt24n69aLs" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-7432467921617317749Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:54:00 +00002008-08-01T12:31:07.111-04:00alzheimer's associationalzheimer's memory walkalzheimer's diseaseYears ago when I was a little girl we had an elderly couple who lived next door and I loved them dearly. One day I saw the man, Mr. Denzin, come out on his front porch looking agitated. He looked up and down the road in front of our houses and then came over to my mom and me on our front porch.Mom asked what was wrong and he said that "those people" were making so much noise that he couldn't http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/07/support-alzheimers-memory-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/jyc-0CE7yW4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-5001035548540896877Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:28:00 +00002008-07-22T08:38:34.305-04:00botoxmigrainepainmigraine diseaseSome time back I saw an ad looking for migraine sufferers to take part in a study. This study was to see how Botox could help ease migraines. I considered, briefly, applying because I often feel like I would do anything to make the pain go away. Then I thought about the fact that Botox is botulism and decided against it. The thought of injecting botulism into my body just seemed wrong to http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/07/botox-for-migraines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/1o627p9Bs7E" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-1530937959679577533Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:59:00 +00002008-07-10T18:15:32.798-04:00better sleepchronic painfibromyalgiaFMmemoryI find that I have to explain to people fairly often that part of fibromyalgia is memory problems. They call it Fibro Fog. I also call it Teflon Brain Syndrome. I do this mainly to entertain myself since I often get a response that tells me people think Teflon Brain Syndrome is an actual disease. It is funny in a way, but it is also sad that a joke is taken seriously when the actual problem http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/07/fibro-fog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/Bf74kJInig4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-2489391968089189513Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:12:00 +00002008-07-10T18:34:23.223-04:00stem cellsc'elleFor a long time stem cell research has been an incredibly controversial subject. Even though there is a great deal of promising research, the ethics of using stem cells has been questioned and ridiculed. However, with the possibility of gather stem cells from menstrual blood, these concerns may be put at ease.It is now possible to store menstrual blood for future use in treating illnesses with http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/07/stem-cell-therapies-may-be-found-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/oLH96XvU790" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-3878757420519549073Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:26:00 +00002008-07-08T10:28:25.711-04:00air purifiersair qualityhouseplantschemical sensitivityI mentioned using an air purifier the other day. I just read an article my husband found about how houseplants act as natural air purifiers as well. I found this information to be fascinating and wanted to share it with you, too.According to a study conducted by NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA), certain houseplants help to clean the air in your indoor environmentshttp://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/07/houseplants-for-better-air-quality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/kZ25kVQg8K4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-4475127215819566863Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:19:00 +00002008-07-07T11:19:37.426-04:00better sleepmoldallergensair purifiersIf you read my post on Hormone Imbalance and Fibromyalgia, you may have checked out the site for the Roby Institute. The site has a great deal of interesting information but one thing jumped out at me.On the page that talked about hormone imbalances, there was a paragraph that talked about poor sleep because you probably wake around two or three in the morning--the time when mold reproduces and http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/07/air-purifiers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/lTu0mIe0klM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-6815560953474227064Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:44:00 +00002008-07-02T15:05:39.187-04:00dietfibromyalgiaexerciseweightI guess I don't have to mention how I have struggled with my weight since I began my journey with fibromyalgia. It seems I just can't keep my weight under control, even though I am careful about what I eat. We have talked about exercise before and how hard it is to be consistent when you hurt all the time. Well, at least I can see valid reason for my weight issues now instead of feeling like ahttp://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/07/weight-gain-and-fibro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/cCd3Rpna1po" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-5794942760617598104Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:52:00 +00002008-06-30T21:19:53.421-04:00transcranial magnetic stimulationTMSauramigraine painI just read a very intriguing article on the use of magnets for migraine pain. According to the article, by applying a magnet to the back of the head migraine sufferers can reduce their pain significantly.The process, called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), involves transmitting two magnetic impulses into the brain at the first sign of a migraine aura. Scientists feel that this actuallyhttp://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/06/magnets-for-migraines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/nlj0FIiZRK8" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-7039449801403943795Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:13:00 +00002008-06-25T18:31:25.481-04:00dietnutritionhealthexercisemigrainechocolateI'd like to introduce my newest blog, Diet Rundown. On this blog I will be reviewing diet, nutrition and exercise books as well as offering other helpful information on being healthy.I feel like this goes well with Easing Chronic Pain because they are both health-related blogs. I have discussed foods that trigger migraines as well as healthy chocolate. I have also shared my personal struggles http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/06/check-out-diet-rundown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/8-pa8ll7orM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875539702060662143.post-966632226758011463Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:55:00 +00002008-06-25T16:19:37.293-04:00prescription discount programmail order prescriptionsYesterday I posted about a company that helps Medicare recipients with their Medicare Part D. Today I want to mention another company that helps offset the cost of medicines for those with no insurance by offering a prescription discount program. The company is called Caremark and they can save you a bunch on your prescriptions.I discovered them quite by accident actually. When I was given http://www.easingchronicpain.com/2008/06/more-prescription-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Roberts)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EasingChronicPain/~4/FI39bUqt9sg" height="1" width="1"/>