If I am here, can I also be over there? Yes, I can! I am honored to say, I have been asked by Everyday Health.com to become their new featured Fibromyalgia blogger. It has been in the works for sometime, and I have been quietly posting for a few weeks now, but I have held off announcing it until their new blog software and redesign goes live. Unfortunately there have been delays, and since the link to my blog will remain the same, I have decided to go ahead and share my happy news with all of you. Fibromyalgia Health Haven is the name of my Everyday Health blog. I will be contributing an … [Read more...]
Information is Power, So I am Going to Get Me Some!
Fibromyalgia is a Puzzle! Do you remember the press release I shared with you about Dr. Sarkozi and his new book The Missing Pieces of the Fibromyalgia Puzzle? Well he is the guest speaker at my support group meeting tonight. I am very pleased to have been able to schedule him. Dr. Sarkozi is a rheumatologist specializing in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His technique is a blend of traditional and complimentary treatment, which intends to promote effective self-managed wellness. I am looking forward to his presentation. I personally believe very strongly that our best health will not come … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia Newsletters are a Great Information Resource
Every morning I sit down at my computer and go directly to my e-mail. Usually much has transpired since I last checked in (because my "morning" is most people's afternoon). I subscribe to many heath & wellness site newsletters - WebMD, ProHealth, Everyday Health, etc.. Most newsletters come once a month, and I am always anxious to check out the article headlines to see what I am going to read first. This morning I found ProHealth's June newsletter, Fibromyalgia HealthWatch. I have read many interesting Fibromyalgia articles on ProHealth. That is where I learned of the Fibromyalgia … [Read more...]
The Fibromyalgia Wellness Project
William Collinge, PhD, MPH is a consultant, author, speaker and researcher in the field of integrative health care. He is conducting a study to see if Fibromyalgia sufferers can easily discover simple modifications in their patterns of daily living to markedly reduced their symptoms. The online study was slated to begin June 1, but due to several setbacks it has not launched and there is still an opportunity to be notified if you are interested in participating. To be added to a notification list, send a blank email to launch@fmwellness.net. Please read the news release below for more … [Read more...]
Self-hypnosis for Treatment of Fibromyalgia
I watched this interesting video about treating Fibromyalgia with self-hypnosis. There are so many approaches and opportunities out there and I thought this might intrigue some of you. I recently added meditation for Fibromyalgia relief to my "toolbox," and it seems that self-hypnosis is just another way to tap into and connect with our subconscious. I cannot yet explain how this helps to relieve our symptoms, but watch Dr. Roth discuss it in the five minute video below and see what you think. Melissa J. Roth CHt., Ph.D. is CEO and Founder of Alabama Hypnotherapy Center and Hypnosis … [Read more...]