... People generally underestimate how powerful a good diet can be.Following this regime for 1-3 months will help reduce inflammation and combat fatigue.Think of each meal as an opportunity to nourish and nurture your body.Whenever possible, opt for food in its most natural state possible, which has been minimally processed. ...
The Simplicity of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Fibromyalgia
... People generally underestimate how powerful a good diet can be.Following this regime for 1-3 months will help reduce inflammation and combat fatigue.Think of each meal as an opportunity to nourish and nurture your body.Whenever possible, opt for food in its most natural state possible, which has been minimally processed. ...
... And we all know that stress makes anyone feel worse.And that's just everything leading up to the big day -- we're not even to the actual meal yet. When you're sick, just sitting down to eat at a table (which some cannot even do) and the action of constantly raising your fork to your mouth and chewing can be exhausting. ...
The Holidays Are Hard
... And we all know that stress makes anyone feel worse.And that's just everything leading up to the big day -- we're not even to the actual meal yet. When you're sick, just sitting down to eat at a table (which some cannot even do) and the action of constantly raising your fork to your mouth and chewing can be exhausting. ...
... "I get sick too." "Why don't you try this...?" "It is all in your head." Nothing is more disarming, or infuriating to me.• Has anyone else ever heard of orthostatic Intolerance? This describes most of my bizarre issues with fibromyalgia that makes doctors think I’m nuts• How do you know if you have fibro AND chronic fatigue syndrome? ...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients Get Short Shrift in ERs
... "I get sick too." "Why don't you try this...?" "It is all in your head." Nothing is more disarming, or infuriating to me.• Has anyone else ever heard of orthostatic Intolerance? This describes most of my bizarre issues with fibromyalgia that makes doctors think I’m nuts• How do you know if you have fibro AND chronic fatigue syndrome? ...
... An important factor in having the confidence to take this ownership is self-trust. "If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." - Member of MyFibroTeam "When I was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if my doctor said something incorrect or wrong for my body. ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... An important factor in having the confidence to take this ownership is self-trust. "If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." - Member of MyFibroTeam "When I was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if my doctor said something incorrect or wrong for my body. ...
The path to a fibromyalgia diagnosis is often long and uncertain, with many people waiting an ave...
... Even though chronic illness has quite literally taken over her life, she is doing her best to be as much of her creative self as possible by running Katya Valera, her handmade jewelry shop on Etsy, and KV Designs, her second Etsy shop that offers blog designs, shop designs, and editing services. ...
Vacation Tips for the Chronically Ill
... Even though chronic illness has quite literally taken over her life, she is doing her best to be as much of her creative self as possible by running Katya Valera, her handmade jewelry shop on Etsy, and KV Designs, her second Etsy shop that offers blog designs, shop designs, and editing services. ...
... People might not know or understand the details, but they also don’t question when you turn down an invitation or say “that’s just too much for me right now.” Looking healthy and turning down invitations brings questions. Why do we find it so hard to say no?This post was written by Elizabeth of Hope in Pain and is reposted here with permission. ...
The Mask of Invisible Illness and Fibromyalgia
... People might not know or understand the details, but they also don’t question when you turn down an invitation or say “that’s just too much for me right now.” Looking healthy and turning down invitations brings questions. Why do we find it so hard to say no?This post was written by Elizabeth of Hope in Pain and is reposted here with permission. ...
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Getting Started on MyFibroTeam
... You can invite anyone with whom you feel a genuine connection, whether it’s shared experiences or a similar sense of humor. Expanding your team is a fantastic way to meet new people and foster a vibrant, supportive community. There’s no right or wrong way to build your team — it’s all about what feels right for you. 7. ...
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