Invisible Illness CFIDS/FMS

Testing Out On Technorati WWC2MQ3YEU7E

2012-01-23T12:13:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone, Just testing out a token on Technorati -I am trying to complete some maintenance on my site. WWC2MQ3YEU7E

Starting the New Year with Fatigue?

2012-01-22T16:10:00.001-06:00

Hello Everyone, I have not posted updates for some time now. One of my new goals includes taking time to post on my blog site. Did you start the new year with deep exhaustion? You know that exhaustion that is steady or waxes and wanes for months. This isn't everyday tiredness, it's profound fatigue that severely impacts your life. And nothing seems to help-not sleep, stress management or a

Is There A Connection Between Gluten Allergies And Chronic Fatigue?

2012-01-22T13:20:00.001-06:00

Is There A Connection Between Gluten Allergies And Chronic Fatigue? (written by Guest: Amanda Tradwick) The connection between allergies to gluten and chronic fatigue syndrome is suspected but still not widely studied. Because many of the symptoms overlap—especially digestive issues, mouth sores, overwhelming fatigue and narcolepsy---it is possible that you may have Celiac’s Disease (severe

Positive Thinking: An Effective Anxiety Management Technique

2012-01-22T13:09:00.001-06:00

Positive Thinking: An Effective Anxiety Management Technique by Guest Blogger Ryan Rivera There are times when we feel a bit nervous, worried, or anxious. This is especially true when we are facing certain challenging events - or ”stressors” - like being called for a job interview, taking an examination, or performing in front of an audience. For most of us, we get anxious only when placed in

Election 2012

2012-01-20T15:01:00.000-06:00

This guest post from Lenny Mcknight Deciding to get Bellevue satellite internet is one of the best decisions that we have made. We are glad that we got it now, so that we can follow the presidential election of 2012. We have been able to log onto Google and read critiques about the debates. We have also been able to visit all of the candidate’s websites and read about their policies. I really

Invitations

2011-11-18T18:22:00.002-06:00

Invitations Guest post from: Constance Rodgers My daughter is getting married in eight months. We have decided on the venue for the reception, and we are going to have the ceremony at our small hometown church. So the major initial decisions have been made. We can now start working on the finer details. The main problem I seem to have is that my daughter is in medical school five hundred miles

Using Hatha Yoga to Soothe Symptoms of Fibromyalgia by Allison Gamble

2011-09-10T15:42:00.001-05:00

Hello Everyone, I would like to share this article written by Allison Gamble from psychologydegree.net. Allison has been curious student of psychology since high school. She brings her understanding of the mind to work in the weird world of internet marketing. I hope everyone enjoys reading information on Using Hatha Yoga to Soothe Symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia makes your entire body

Keeping up with Viviana

2011-06-15T12:27:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone, I have been out of touch, I would like to sincerely apologize for not posting on a more regular basis. There have been a few challenges with our health, finances, and daily chores. What keeps me going? My family and friends and remembering that what matters is that I have a loving place to go with people who care. Tip: Take a break from a stressful situation, even in the middle

Sleep Medicine Consultants

2011-02-25T17:28:00.000-06:00

Hello My Friends, I have been very busy trying to keep Jerry (my hubby) out of the hospital and actually working towards taking the time to exam and research my own health issues. The good news is Jerry has been out of the hospital (knock on wood!) and generally feeling better. My news: The last time I visited my pain management doctor, he referred me to the Sleep Medicine Consultants, Dr. J

Dealing with Chronic and Terminal Illness by Eric Stevenson

2011-01-18T10:55:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone, The following article was written by Eric Stevenson, he is very passionate about people's health and the long term side effects. Thanks Eric for writing this article and sharing information! Western medicine is built on a model of battle: fighting the enemy disease until victorious. This is an appropriate model for many conditions, but often leaves both doctors and patients

Applying for Disability based on Fibromyalgia (by Tim Moore)

2011-01-11T17:38:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone, The following article was written by Tim Moore. Tim is a former medicaid-disability caseworker and a former disability claims examiner for the social security administration's DDS, or disability determination services. Thank you Tim! Applying for Disability based on Fibromyalgia SSDI (Social security disability insurance) and SSI disability claims that are filed on the basis

The Prayer Position Stretch

2011-01-10T00:29:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone, The Prayer Position Stretch 1). Start by holding your hands in a prayer position. 2). Raise your arms over your head keeping your hands together in a prayer position. 3). Turn your palms outward (the front of your hands are now placed together in this position). 4). Stretch your arms downward as you separate your hands bringing your elbows down and place your hands back into

Coping through Acceptance and a Positive Attitude

2010-12-30T16:09:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone, I have learned to cope through acceptance and a positive attitude. We all know the fatigue of FM is much more than being tired. It is an all-encompassing exhaustion that interferes with even the simplest daily activities. It feels like every drop of energy has been drained from the body, which at times is accompanied with pain leaving you with a limited ability to function both

How to Prevent Depression Relapse written by Guest; Abby Nelson

2010-12-22T15:53:00.001-06:00

How to Prevent Depression Relapse Those who have never seen it or experienced it don’t really accept it as a disease, but if you’re been around anyone with depression or gone through it yourself, you’ll know that it’s a deadly illness, one that affects you physically and mentally. It’s bad enough being affected by it once and having to fight your way back to good health; what’s worse is

Attitude makes a difference

2010-10-29T18:08:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone, It has been awhile since I have visited my Grandchildren and I miss them! There has been little to no time to spend with my twin girls and their birthday is coming up soon, October 31st. The wedding is over and I am trying to catch up on my daily chores while maintaining a positive attitude. I am worried about Jerry and find myself in denial about the seriousness of his health

Keeping up while maintaining Mental Focus and Energy

2010-10-29T16:48:00.001-05:00

Hello Everyone, I made it through my sisters wedding! It was perfect and she looked beautiful and happy. My poor hubby ended up in the hospital the day before the wedding. Since then he has come out and is back in as of yesterday. I need some type of Energy Supplement to help me stay focused and remain positive. Taking a natural supplement encourages Mental Focus and enables me to keep up with

Some fun for the kids

2010-10-29T16:05:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone, Here is a Guest post written by Ellen Bilson It seems like my son has tried out almost every after school activity that's possible, including about every kind of sport. But he couldn't find a sport that he really liked until recently, when I suggested that he try out street hockey. I got the idea about a month ago when I was talking to my cousin online with my clear wireless

Cosmetic Time!

2010-10-06T10:36:00.000-05:00

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Consequence of eating certain foods

2010-09-25T21:25:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone, One of the many challenges I deal with is IBS. I have successfully kept it under control and not suffered from IBS symptoms. When I started to eliminate foods, beef was something I eliminated. I am not fond of it, except for a small hamburger (little meat) with everything but onions. On Thursday I decided to try some brisket, what a mistake! I had one piece of bread with two

How do we find others?

2010-09-25T21:00:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone, How do we find others with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue? The Internet, doctor's office, church, friends, family, and a number of other places. I would like to add more sites to my page. Do me a favor and send me a comment about your site, your experience, how you deal, anything you want to write. I will add your site to my blog page. I hope to hear from current and new

Exercise Programs Live and Online

2010-09-25T18:33:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone, Have you heard the latest? Anyone interested in joining an exercise class with a wide variety of exercise programs (yoga, Pilates, weight training, etc.) can do so without leaving their home. No extra cost of a professional coming to your home and friends and family can also be involved at the same time. Simple to do, all you have to do is sign-up, search for, sort, and join a

Dealing with Sounds

2010-09-22T22:08:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone, How is your hearing? Mine? I have been experiencing some sensitivity to certain sounds and noise. Although my hearing has deteriorated, I do experience sound amplification. Sometimes my ears are very sensitive to sound and noise making it difficult to dine at certain restaurants or go to the theater. My answer to that problem is earplugs. Earplugs are always available at home and

How to Squeeze It In

2010-09-22T20:38:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone! How to Squeeze It In? What am I trying to squeeze in these days? I have been busy trying to get ready for my sisters October wedding. Wedding plans and preparation can be exciting until you get to the part where you have to find a bridesmaid dress that fits! My goal is to get in shape prior to the wedding day. So where has it led me? I have found a place with tips on women’s

Heads up on Calendar sales

2010-09-20T15:03:00.000-05:00

Good afternoon! I just wanted to give you a heads up about our newest sale that starts tomorrow. Your customers can save 15% on any order with code EM9A5 and get $1 shipping on all orders over $20. Both of these offers end on 10/5.

Being Real

2010-09-03T22:25:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone, Today I would like to share my thoughts on life and the many things we experience. Being real is one of the most important, yet difficult, things to do at certain times in our lives. When I was first diagnosed, I felt relief that it wasn't all in my head. The thought of knowing and becoming aware of what was happening to me mentally and physically was somewhat comforting. I was