Several weeks ago I introduced you to Hillary Rubin and shared with you her inspirational message about embracing your diagnosis as a gift, teacher and blessing. I continue to follow her meaningful work and wanted to share with you her latest e-mail and information about a new teleseminar taking place Wednesday, May 27 at 5PM Pacific/8PM Eastern. From Hillary I am committed to provide you with support and ways to really tackle the challenges that arise in order to create more peace in your life. But in order for me to really HELP YOU it takes your walking with me to assist YOU on YOUR … [Read more...]
Take a Minute and Pause
Living in San Diego County, I am surrounded by the great men and women who protect our country; Camp Pendleton to the north, MCAS Miramar and NAS North Island to the south, to name just a of few of the local military facilities. Most times as I am driving around this beautiful county I am not thinking about the freedom I am afforded by our military. I am instead thinking about how beautiful a day it is and how lucky I am to live here. And even though Memorial Day is by rights a somber holiday, it has also become the day we celebrate the start of summer with bbq's and bonfires on the beach, and … [Read more...]
Another Careless Doctor to Avoid
Yesterday I introduced you to an ignorant and judgmental acupuncturist who I recommend you NEVER seek treatment from. In keeping with that theme, today I would like you to meet Rheumatologist Dr. Stephen Plotnick. Consider this my public service announcement to steer clear of him as well. From TheDailyPress.com NEWPORT NEWS — A Virginia Beach doctor whose medical license was suspended last year after five patients in his care died is now teaching in Newport News. Rheumatologist Dr. Stephen Plotnick had his medical license suspended for 24 months in August 2008, and is teaching an … [Read more...]
Misery Loves Company
Because I don't feel well and am really grumpy, I wanted to share with you an article from a judgmental and ignorant acupuncturist, because I think it will make you all grumpy too. You know the saying, "misery loves company," well I am inviting you all over to my place today. Let me know if this article makes you seethe as much as it did me. For every excellent practitioner out there - open-minded and truly interested in helping us heal - there is a bozo like this. From Acupuncture Today. This quote picks up in the middle of an article written by Kaleb Montgomery, DTCM. He is expressing … [Read more...]
Recognize My Wall?
Here is my wall. I have hit it - HARD! On this side of my wall is - Me Pain Fatigue My icepack Ibuprophen My couch And the last 3 episodes of Grey's Anatomy On the other side of the wall is - My Brain Energy Motivation Post #3 of my series on online support and information for Fibromyalgia Look forward to seeing you again on the other side! 21/30 … [Read more...]