It is tragic the lengths medical professionals will go to to continue receiving funding from big pharmaceutical companies. This story demonstrates the corruption in the medical community which stems from pharmaceutical companies having too much influence and political power. Of course it was the unethical practice of Dr. Reuben that is featured in this story, but he is just a symptom of a much larger problem - not that I am excusing his behavior in any way. Here is the article from the Wall Street Journal's Health Blog. By Sarah Rubenstein We’ve followed plenty of controversies around … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia Food Mood Diary
Interesting things are happening since going gluten free. I have become more aware of how food makes me feel, and how it is supposed to make me feel (In addition to the improvement in my Fibromyalgia symptoms). In the past a lot of my meals would begin either low carb or gluten free, not because I was consciously avoiding carbs or gluten, but because that is what I wanted to eat. For instance, one of my favorite breakfasts to cook is scrambled eggs with ham, swiss & fresh spinach wilted in. My husband and I love this for breakfast. And after eating it we would both feel satisfied and … [Read more...]
Follow Fibrohaven on Twitter
I am always the last one to the party! So I finally signed up on Twitter. I think initially I was hesitant to add one more thing to my already busy schedule, but after less than 24 hours on Twitter and 4 updates, it is much more fun than anything else. All of this social networking - Facebook, Twitter etc. is developing a lot of narcissistic personalities don't you think? It is all about me, my thoughts, and what I am up to at any given moment. Yeah! It's all about me! No really, Twitter is a great way to learn what is happening in the Fibromyalgia community - what people are … [Read more...]
Shopping at Walmart Causes Fibromyalgia
File this under Public Service Announcement. Some people may think the story here is the unlawful and dangerous risks Mr. Palmer took acting out on behalf of his wife, but it is the story within the story that is really important. It is key not to miss this point; Walmart gave his wife Fibromyalgia! A Linden man is under arrest after he climbed up into the rafters at Wal-Mart in Dunn and allegedly caused a public disturbance. William Arthur Palmer, 46, of McBryde Street was charged with injury to real property and disorderly conduct. "He was climbing around in the rafters cutting down … [Read more...]
It’s a Gluten Thing!
Gluten Free 10 Days and Counting Bread, crackers, cereal, soy sauce, gravy, beer - just a few of the things I have eliminated completely from my diet since Dr Shores told me I am gluten intolerant. I look at that list and inherently I know they are all "bad" for me foods, but I did not exactly realize why. It is not a "fat" thing or a "carb" thing with my body, it's a gluten thing. So how have I been feeling since eliminating glutens from my diet? Well - better! The first thing I noticed was an increase in energy. I began feeling less fatigued and sluggish. Then I noticed that my head was … [Read more...]