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FMS eNews 27/03/14


Before I begin this week’s enewsletter, a quick reminder that this weekend marks the beginning of British Summer Time. So remember to move your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night.
If you are going to be at the fibromyalgia conference in Chichester this weekend please make yourself known to me.  I believe we will all be wearing lanyards with identification badges. Also, Sunday is Mothers Day or Mothering Sunday to give it it's traditional name.  I hope that all of you who are mothers have a happy day with or without your families!

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WORDz for the WEEK

 161.  If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you'll never enjoy the sunshine.
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 Enzymes - by Norah Wickerson
Norah Wickerson
Enzymes are vital to life. They are composed of amino acids, hence made of protein and they act to lower the amount of energy every reaction needs by greatly accelerating it. 
Over 3,000 bodily reactions totally depend on these biological catalysts from digestion, circulation, breathing, thinking and every chemical reaction happening in our body. 
This is known as Metabolism - and there are 2 types of metabolism.

 Read more:-
 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/Norah_Wickerson_Article-03.pdf

 See Norah's website: http://www.tacklingfibro.co.uk/
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From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Adrienne Dellwo
With an estimated 1-million+ people in the U.S. sick with chronic fatigue syndrome, the FDA says the condition represents a serious public health risk and issues guidelines making it easier for drugs to be approved for it. See what this could mean for you, below.
Also this week, an update on the long-labored potential ME/CFS drug Ampligen, and how you can give your input on fibromyalgia meds.
Down in Featured Articles, you can get ready for face spring and summer.
Take care of yourself!

 http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/3053275485000171b800260f.htm

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Sleep Disorder Myths

 How much do you know about sleep disorders? Review these statements and learn which are true and which are myths.

 http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-facts
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 9 Things You Can Do to Avoid Fibromyalgia Pain and Fatigue

 1. I'm having a hard time getting things done. What can I do?
Because you have good days and bad days with fibromyalgia, start each morning assessing how you feel. If you didn't sleep well the night before, plan your day accordingly and arrange to do less. If you feel well rested and your pain is tolerable, do more -- but remember that moderation is key. Always be flexible. You never know when you'll have a flare, so listen to your body and take breaks when you need them.

 Find the other 8: http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-pain-10/slideshow-pain-fatigue
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Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia Syndromes - Strategies for Healing

  Every person with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and/or fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) has a unique presentation of these conditions with various complications and sets of symptoms. There is no one treatment that can “cure” these syndromes or that is helpful to everyone however a combined approach of therapies can lead to an improved quality of life. Listed below are strategies and therapies that have been beneficial for others and myself.

 There are 24 aspects of healing outlined here:
http://www.fibrofriends.typepad.com/
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HOPE

 I occasionally receive negative comments on my blog from persons with CFS and FMS. This happens most often when I attempt to connect with others in on line support groups. I understand that this is part of presenting material on the Internet but nevertheless it is disturbing. The fact is there are many people with CFS and FMS that are resistant to hearing about avenues of healing that they are not familiar with and suspicious about stories of recovery. Some cannot understand the complexities of the topics I write about and want a simple explanation for their condition. Some have even questioned my motives for writing about the treatments that have helped me and the validity of my experience. This is sad indeed yet I try to not take it personally. I know that these responses stem from fear and suffering that is part of the CFS and FMS experience.

 http://fibrofriends.typepad.com/fibro_friends/hope/
(This is a comprehensive blog and well worth exploring in some detail.)
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Email from Fibromyalgia Treatment Group

 Hi Friend
You are receiving this email because you visited the Fibromyalgia Treatment Group website and signed up to receive periodic updates from us. We send out no more than 1 email a week with valuable insights from the latest research on fibromyalgia.
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Twelve million Americans are estimated to have fibromyalgia. It is commonly known to cause lower back pain, headaches, joint and muscle pain, inflammation, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibro fog and sleepless nights.
Regardless of the severity of fibromyalgia or the individual symptoms, doctors unanimously agree that there are a few things that EVERY sufferer should do to begin fighting this debilitating condition.

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Paleo Recipe Book

http://get.paleorecipebook.com
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WEB•I•NAL•GIA

 On Wednesday 7 May, Dr Emma Guymer, head of the Fibromyalgia Clinic at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton, Melbourne will be presenting a webinar discussing the clinical features of FM and its triggers, as well as how it is managed.

 http://fibromodem.com/web%e2%80%a2i%e2%80%a2nal%e2%80%a2gia/

 See: http://www.arthritisvic.org.au/Courses-and-Events/Fibromyalgia-Webinar
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Thunderclap for ME/CFS/FM Awareness day, 12th May


Join in and get us noticed!

 http://fibromodem.com/thunder-strikes-twice/

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 Pridgen Reports Fibromyalgia Antiviral Trial Results “Very Positive” : Predicts New Approach Will Be “Game-Changer”
With 90% of the data from their big Fibromyalgia antiviral study in, Dr. William “Skip” Pridgen reported in the Tuscaloosa News  that the results were ‘very positive’. Pridgen enthusiastically stated, “We feel we are on the right track and feel this is a real game changer,” and not just for Fibromyalgia. Dr. Pridgen reported ‘very positive’ results with 90% of the data from the trial in. “It is a tip of the iceberg. What we are discovering will accomplish so much more,” Pridgen reported, which surely means he believes his approach will work, perhaps in a modified manner, in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and similar disorders. Pridgen’s antiviral trial began last year.  It involves not one but two antivirals, one of which is believed to have a strong anti-inflammatory component.  His is the first antiviral trial to occur in FM.

 Read more:  http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/03/24/pridgen-reports-fibromyalgia-antiviral-trial-results-positive/
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Ten ME/CFS/FM Doctors – 1 Question: Health Rising’s Monthly Ask the Doctors Project Begins
Got an health issue you’d like ten of the most experienced ME/CFS/FM doctors on the planet to take a jab at? Here’s your chance. Once  a month we will ask the community for  questions (make them tough ones!) regarding a personal health issue they would like answered. I or the community will pick the Question of the Month and then we’ll give it to our ten person ME/CFS expert physician panel to cchew on. Each practitioner will be working alone, and will be given the opportunity to ask further questions of the patient. They’ll be given about two weeks to respond. The answers will be posted on a blog (sans the questioners name and email address) once a month.

 Read more:  http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/03/25/ten-me-cfs-fm-doctors-question-health-risings-ask-doctor-project-begins/
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If you are one of my FaceBook Friends you may have been asked to send me some 'lives'. I have to confess that I have spent some time recently playing Facebook games concerning animals, fish, jewels, candy, vegetables, fruit, balls, bubbles etc.  When credit is used up the games urge you to ask Friends for help.  I have tried NOT to do this but sometimes it is unavoidable. Life's a bit like that.  We try not to ask for help if we can possibly manage by ourselves, when, for all we know, there are people only too happy to lend a hand. Actually I've found these games to be quite theraputic, so not to be lightly dismissed!

Fondest wishes
Stella
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N.B.  I would like to point out to you that the information in my FMS eNews blog is passed on to you mainly from other sources. 
Links are given to the original articles. I take no responsibility for their accuracy but freely give them publicity if I think they might be of interest to my readership. Sites I refer you to are for information only. They might conflict in their opinions, they might not even be medically sound, but I merely offer them for you to peruse and make your own judgements, accept or reject as you will. Only by reading widely can we get an overall picture of fibromyalgia syndrome and how we can deal with its symptoms, learn to cope with them and still have a life. Any advice or recommendation of a medical or legal nature should always be discussed with a qualified professional.
I also include various awareness items, benefits issues, as well as general health considerations. Anyone wishing to reproduce any of the included items in printed form should seek permission from the originators.
Wordz for the Week are from ‘Wordz for the Day’ by Donnie Kuhn, Sr. who died in May 2011.
This eNews is my personal offering to fibromyalgia sufferers and their carers and is not related to any other organisation or charity.
If you don’t already get reminders when each new FMS eNews is posted, please send an email to fmsstella@gmail.com and you will be added to the emailing list.

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FMS eNews 22/03/14

I am aware that some of the items I highlight on this blog as suitable treatments of various types can be expensive.  I am merely keeping you up to date on what is available.  It is not for me to judge what is affordable by anyone who reads it.  It depends a lot on how convinced you are about the claims of the product as to whether it is worth the expenditure. I do not benefit financially.  This blog is for information only. Not everything has a monetary value and much advice can be readily used without cost.
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WORDz for the WEEK

 160.  Life is like a wave; you can't change the way it breaks, just change the way you ride it.
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From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Adrienne Dellwo

It can do a lot of good for your wallet when expensive drugs go generic. But are they more dangerous than the name brand? See what's cropping up. That's below.
Also this week, at look at what special problems young people with these illnesses have, and new research on music and what it may be able to do for you.
Down in Featured Articles, I've included some things to help you get through the change of seasons.
Take care of yourself!

 http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/30531e1a050001f9f400260e.htm

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 Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Alternative Fibromyalgia Treatments?

What percentage of people with fibromyalgia use some form of complementary or alternative treatment?

 Find out here:
http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/rm-quiz-alternative-fibromyalgia-treatments
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 10 Relaxation Techniques That Zap Stress Fast

 Chances are, your ever-growing to-do list doesn’t include one very important task: Relax. But managing stress is key to staying healthy.
Think you don’t have time to unwind? Each of these stress-relieving tips can get you from OMG to om in less than 15 minutes.
1. Meditate

 Find the other 9: http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot
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 Opioid (Narcotic) Pain Medications

 When you have a mild headache or muscle ache, an over-the-counter pain reliever is usually enough to make you feel better. But if your pain is more severe, your doctor might recommend something stronger -- a prescription opioid.
Opioids are a type of narcotic pain medication. They can have serious side effects if you don't use them correctly.
If you need to take opioids to control your pain, here are some ways to make sure you're taking them as safely as possible.

 http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/narcotic-pain-medications
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 Slideshow: 20 Things You Can Learn from Your Pets
Forget Multitasking
When dogs have a job to do, they give it their undivided attention. It turns out people should probably do the same.
Stanford researchers found that attention and memory suffer in those who juggle work, email, and web-surfing, compared to those who focus on one task at a time. Other studies suggest employees actually lose time when multitasking.

 Find the other 19: http://pets.webmd.com/ss/slideshow-things-you-learn-from-your-pet
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Figuring out Fibromyalgia: Current Science and the Most Effective Treatments by Ginevra Liptan

 Read this on Amazon's preview.
Introduction: The F-word of medicine.  


 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/B004LROWRU/ref=sib_dp_kd/277-0525937-2061738#reader-link
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 One size does not fit all

 80% of us sleep on more than one pillow instinctively trying to achieve alignment and comfort and so better sleep. Ideally we should sleep on one pillow that is the correct height for us and keeps us aligned throughout the night. When this pillow needs replacing we should be able to confidently buy the right pillow again. Until now this has not been possible but that has changed..............

 http://www.goldilockspillows.co.uk/
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How can the Alpha-Stim help Fibromyalgia?  - Linda Horncastle
Linda Horncastle
Alpha-Stim is a gentle, non-invasive treatment. Unlike some drugs, it leaves the mind alert. It uses tiny microcurrents, close to the level of electricity that naturally occurs in the body. The microcurrents produce residual and cumulative results that encourage the body’s systems to work better, such as improving circulation and helping the cells function. It helps to promote Alpha waves which lead to calm and alert feelings and these reduce the over-active ‘fight and flight response’ that increases pain and prevents restful sleep in fibromyalgia.

 http://www.microtherapyclinic.com/Treating_Fibromyalgia.html
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20 Calming or Invigorating Mini Meditations You Can Practice Every Day

 No matter how hectic or stressful our days are, whether we’re sitting at our desks or waiting in line, we have
the opportunity to pause and adjust our perspective.
We have the opportunity to be kinder — both to ourselves and others. We have the opportunity to relax and slow down. And we have the opportunity to refocus. Even if it’s for a minute or two.
In her book Self-Meditation: 3,299 Mantras, Tips, Quotes and Koans for Peace and Serenity , bestselling author Barbara Ann Kipfer offers a wealth of inspiration for practicing kindness and breathing in the beauty of daily moments and the miracles that are our lives.

 See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/20-calming-or-invigorating-mini-meditations-you#sthash.DO4WXI43.dpuf
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 10 Keys to a Happier Life­­ By: Traci Pedersen

 What are the daily habits of truly happy people? And how can we incorporate these habits into our daily lives?
Action for Happiness —a movement dedicated to helping people experience more fulfilling lives—has developed a list of 10 habits, or keys, based on the latest scientific research of happy people.
You may have already guessed that these habits have nothing to do with striving to be smarter, richer, or better looking than our neighbors. In fact, these ten keys are based on being less competitive and taking time to really love yourself, love others, and enjoy the world around you.

 See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/blog/traci-pedersen/10-keys-happier-life%C2%AD%C2%AD#sthash.bb2xvUlQ.dpuf
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 What is Mindfulness Meditation?
Kathy Wong
Mindfulness is a type of meditation that essentially involves focusing on your mind on the present. To be mindful is to be aware of your thoughts and actions in the present, without judging yourself.
Research suggests that mindfulness meditation may improve mood, decrease stress, and boost immune function.

 http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/mindbody/a/Meditation.htm?nl=1
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 Psychological side-effects of anti-depressants worse than thought

 A University of Liverpool researcher has shown that thoughts of suicide, sexual difficulties and emotional numbness as a result of anti-depressants may be more widespread than previously thought.
In a survey of 1,829 people who had been prescribed anti-depressants, the researchers found large numbers of people – over half in some cases – reporting on psychological problems due to their medication, which has led to growing concerns about the scale of the problem of over-prescription of these drugs.

 http://www.prohealth.com/library/showArticle.cfm?libid=18806&B1=EG031914&utm_source=EG031914&utm_medium=em&utm_campaign=Wellness&slvor=11638.1148725.0.1.0.110434
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 Big Antiviral Trial Could Usher in New Treatment Era for Fibromyalgia
A New Approach to Fibromyalgia
Infections are a common trigger for fibromyalgia (FM), and fibromyalgia patients are experience many ‘sickness behavior’ symptoms, but we haven’t usually associated FM with viruses or immune system problems.
That’s been changing  recently. A immune biomarker has been proposed. Small fiber neuropathy - possibly caused by immune dysregulation – has been found. Dr. Dantini has been treating FM with antivirals for years.  The immune system’s starting to get some respect in FM.

 See more at: http://simmaronresearch.com/2013/12/big-antiviral-trial-era-fibromyalgia/
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 Organov 12 - all-natural pain relief

  As I’m writing this, a quick look out of my window reveals something astonishing.
Yes – sunshine! It looks like Summer has finally arrived! And now that we have better weather, it’s only natural you want to get out of the house, go for a walk in the countryside or your local park,  and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.
Unfortunately, that may not be possible if you are feeling poorly.
As you know, here at The People’s Doctor we’re always on the lookout for proven, effective pain relief agents, even if they’re a bit unusual.
The good news is the answer to your pain-relief prayers can be found in, of all places, tree bark.

 Read about it: http://www.thepeoplesdoctor.org/index.php/newsletter-menu/960-newsletter351
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 Researchers Identify Brain Differences Linked to Insomnia

 Increased brain plasticity in motor cortex distinguishes poor sleepers from good ones.
Johns Hopkins researchers report that people with chronic insomnia show more plasticity and activity than good sleepers in the part of the brain that controls movement.
"Insomnia is not a nighttime disorder," says study leader Rachel E. Salas, M.D., an assistant professor of neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "It's a 24-hour brain condition, like a light switch that is always on. Our research adds information about differences in the brain associated with it."

 http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/researchers_identify_brain_differences_linked_to_insomnia
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What Nutritionists REALLY Eat

 Registered dietitians are experts in healthy eating, but do they really only chow down on big green salads? The foods they eat when no one's watching may surprise you. Follow their lead to enjoy some of these "off-limits" foods without guilt.

 http://www.health.com/health/webnewsletter/0,,20798420,00.html
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Next weekend I shall be at Fibcon in Chichester.  I shall need to notify everyone of the new blogpage on Thursday before my departure on Friday.  As I will have less time to prepare, it may be a bit shorter next week.  But I will produce something for you.

 Stella
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N.B. I would like to point out to you that the information in my FMS eNews blog is passed on to you mainly from other sources.  Links are given to the original articles. I take no responsibility for their accuracy but freely give them publicity if I think they might be of interest to my readership. Sites I refer you to are for information only. They might conflict in their opinions, they might not even be medically sound, but I merely offer them for you to peruse and make your own judgements, accept or reject as you will. Only by reading widely can we get an overall picture of fibromyalgia syndrome and how we can deal with its symptoms, learn to cope with them and still have a life. Any advice or recommendation of a medical or legal nature should always be discussed with a qualified professional.  I also include various awareness items, benefits issues, as well as general health considerations. Anyone wishing to reproduce any of the included items in printed form should seek permission from the originators.
Wordz for the Week are from ‘Wordz for the Day’ by Donnie Kuhn, Sr. who died in May 2011.
This eNews is my personal offering to fibromyalgia sufferers and their carers and is not related to any other organisation or charity.
If you don’t already get reminders when each new FMS eNews is posted, please send an email to fmsstella@gmail.com and you will be added to the emailing list.

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FMS eNews 15/03/14

I sometimes worry that I give you too much information!  But I guess you can treat it like a newspaper or magazine.  Whoever reads every word from beginning to end?  We don't, do we?  We just read the bits where the headlines and titles spark an interest.  You can do the same here.  Pick out the items that most interest you.  But, of course, the more you read the better informed you become, and better able to understand and cope with your fibro. 

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WORDz for the WEEK

 159.  Make visible what, without you, might have never been seen.

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Harmful Gut Bacteria - by Norah Wickerson

Norah Wickerson
If your digestive system is not working excellently then the absorption of all protein and many nutrients will be compromised.
This is very likely to get worse over time. The frequent troublesome symptoms that may be thought of as IBS such as episodes of constipation, diarrhoea, excessive wind, excessive burping, abdominal bloating and abdominal pain should not be ignored. If you continue what you are doing then your symptoms are likely to continue and may even get progressively worse.

 Read more -> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/Norah_Wickerson_Article-02.pdf 

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From Adrienne Dellwo
Adrienne Dellwo
For years, some scientists have said Epstein-Barr virus reactivation was involved, somehow, in chronic fatigue syndrome, while other scientists have said it couldn't be, because it's a common virus and the immune system can knock it down no problem.
Now, we have evidence that could explain why EBV is a problem for people with ME/CFS even though it's not for everyone else.
That's below.
Also this week, what to consider when you have to have surgery, and complementary/alternative treatments for us.
Down in Featured Articles, you can learn a lot about the medications we take.
Take care of yourself!

 http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/305314df86000127a700260b.htm
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 When to Get Help for Middle-of-the Night Awakening

 You set the alarm for 6 a.m., but for the third day this week you wake up at 1 a.m. instead. You know you need more rest, but falling back asleep takes a long time. When you finally do doze off, before you know it, your alarm clock is ringing.
If that sounds familiar, you may have a common form of insomnia that makes it hard for you to stay asleep.

 http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/night-waking-problem
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12 Tips for Coping With Fibromyalgia
De-Stress

 Stress may trigger fibromyalgia symptoms. Minimizing stress can improve your quality of life. Some proven stress busters are yoga, exercise, sleep, and meditation. Breathing deeply and exhaling slowly can also help. Or keep in mind activities that you enjoy or that make you feel better. When stress strikes, do one or two of them.

 http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/ss/slideshow-fibro-coping-tips
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The Best Mattress for a Better Night's Sleep

 Buying a new mattress? Here are tips for finding the right mattress for you.
You spend about a third of every day in bed. Whether that time is spent blissfully slumbering -- or tossing and turning -- depends a lot on your mattress.
"A mattress can impact a person's sleep," says Michael Decker, PhD, RN, associate professor at Georgia State University and spokesman for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
One way that your mattress affects your sleep has to do with the network of fine blood vessels, called capillaries, that runs underneath your skin.

 http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/best-mattress-good-nights-sleep
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 Yoga on the Path to Wellness

 We each have our own measure of physical and/or emotional pain. Yoga is a highly effective pathway towards healing that pain.  
When undertaken with full intent and determination, and with proper guidance, yoga enables us to:
Not only withstand the emotional as well as physical challenges of our lives, but go beyond them to a state of equanimity.
Improve our body's physical condition for optimum performance healing itself as circumstances require.
Develop a steady, calm and powerful mind as well as a clear "sense of self".
The perception of yoga as just an alternative form of exercise only resides in those who have yet to practice under proper guidance. Give yourself the gift of a true path towards wellness of body, mind and spirit. As little as 15 minutes a day can make a real difference.

 http://www.yogaonthepath.com/

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 Nine Mistakes People with Fibromyalgia Make

 Mistakes Fibromyalgia Patients Make Dealing with the effects of fibromyalgia (FMS) can be hard enough as it is but there are certain things that patients can do that will enhance their symptoms. It is important to learn what not to do in order to prevent un-needed fibromyalgia flare-ups. Avoiding common mistakes can help you better control your FMS pain and other symptoms.
After all, treatment for fibromyalgia is not just in medicines. It’s a lifestyle.

 Read more->  http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/03/11/nine-mistakes-people-fibromyalgia-make/
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 The Fibromyalgia Treatment Group Sponsors Health Rising – An Interview with Cindy Sparling on a Natural Approach to FM

FibroRelief
A Natural Approach
 to Fibromyalgia
Health Rising is very glad to announce the Fibromyalgia Treatment Group is our third corporate sponsor.  Like so many ME/CFS and FM efforts, the Fibromyalgia Treatment Group’s work was  triggered by a personal experience with FM: Cindy Sparling, the President of the FTG, came down with Fibromyalgia after a car accident. Like others it took her years to get diagnosed and after prescription drugs didn’t work, she and her husband turned to natural alternatives to get relief. Ultimately the FibroLief product containing tumeric, boswellia, white willow, acetyl-l-carnitine, Rhodolia, COq10, Bacopa, Benfotiamine, Vit 3 and other natural ingredients was borne.

 Read more-> http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/03/08/fibrorelief-fibromyalgia-treatment-group-sponsors-health-rising/
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 Fibrolief can help:
  • Reduce Aches and Pain
  • Improve Energy and Stamina
  • Increase Mental Clarity

 http://fibromyalgiatreatmentgroup.com/landers/3/
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The next Girls Night In in Sussex is at the Thomas A Becket in Worthing!

 http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c7d20b59d20e84ac52bbadaa9&id=4b33d002aa&e=8911b240ec
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Comfort Eating and Fibromyalgia

 I have recently been asked about comforting eating. Goodness! that is a BIG topic ... I can totally understand the desire to comfort eat. After all, we are given food as comfort at an early age.
How many children have you known who have been given a biscuit or sweets to make them feel better after a fall of other upsetting incident? Is that how you were comforted as a child?

 Read more-> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/Forget_Fibro-14.03.22.pdf
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Neurologic​al Functional Disorder

 Is this related to fibromyalgia?  If you suffer from both Fibromyalgia [FM] and Neurologic​al Functional Disorder [NFD], will you please contact me?  I know of one such person and we would be interested to know if there are any others.  So please email me fmsstella@gmail.com if you have been diagnosed with both conditions, or if you think you might have them both.  More information about NFD can be found here ->  http://www.neurosymptoms.org/ 
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 HOSPITAL CLOSURE CLAUSE: WHAT DO YOU THINK?
MARCH 11TH, 2014 BY BECKY JARVIS

Becky Jarvis
Late this afternoon, MPs debated the Hospital Closure Clause. Since then, the office team has been trying to work out what to make of how it went. It’s quite complicated, and there’s still quite a lot of analysis to be done.
Here’s some questions 38 Degrees members will need to consider together over the next few days:

 Find them here->  http://blog.38degrees.org.uk/2014/03/11/hospital-closure-clause-what-do-you-think/
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 ‘The Vital Impact Online Workshop’ for practitioners

 You will discover:
"The Vital Impact you can have with clients with M.E, CFS and Fibromyalgia when you integrate your specialisms with the new cutting edge approach of Well-being Coaching. Stand out from other practitioners with this proven programme."

 http://www.thechrysaliseffectpractitioners.com/OLVI 

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Living With Pain: Chronic Pain Acceptance

 You may have heard the term “chronic pain acceptance”.  At first, it may sound a little sad – as though you are being asked to simply give up. But that is not what is meant by the term. It has more to do with moving on from the struggle, the fight, and frustration of trying to get rid of or cure your pain… to living your life, even though you have pain.

 http://goalistics.com/2014/03/acceptance-chronic-pain/?utm_source=Living+with+Pain%3A+Chronic+Pain
+Acceptance&utm_campaign=talking+about+pain&utm_medium 

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Moving Beyond Anticipatory Pain for Effective Chronic Pain Management By: Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead

 If you’re living with a chronic pain condition you may have noticed that sometimes you are so fearful about doing even the most basic tasks of daily living, that you become immobilized. It can also manifest as overwhelming anxiety, so much so, that a phenomenon gets triggered which amplifies your perception of pain. I call this Anticipatory Pain. 

http://www.freedomfromsufferingnow.com/utility/showArticle/?objectID=63105&proAppName=SteveGrinstead

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From Carol Eustice

 Quote of the Week:
"Resolve to be thyself: and know that he who finds himself, loses his misery. ~Matthew Arnold "

http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/arthritis/31531b30b60001ce6800e615.htm

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ME/CFS Yahoo Group

 Brighton Hove ME link is an independent online space purely for members to link up with other ME/CFS sufferers living in the local area.
 You are welcome to use this space for chit chat, sharing experiences or posting about things that interest you.
 People often use the space differently. Some link up online. Others prefer to exchange phone contact or meet up in person.
 If you want to join us for a cuppa we have regular monthly social meet ups.
 If members choose to take on a role that is helpful to this group (as many do) other members are not indebted to this.
 It's always great to have new people join. Lots of us find living with ME/CFS can be a very isolating experience and just knowing others in the same boat can be helpful.

 https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/BrightonHoveMElink/info 

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Daily Newsletter, March 8th, 2014

Daily Newsletter, March 10th, 2014

Weekly Newsletter, March 11th, 2014

Daily Newsletter, March 12th, 2014

Daily Newsletter, March 13th, 2014
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 So, that's the lot for now.  The sun is shining again this morning so I hope that is a good omen for the coming week.
Fondest wishes to all
Stella

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 N.B. I would like to point out to you that the information in my FMS eNews blog is passed on to you mainly from other sources. Links are given to the original articles. I take no responsibility for their accuracy but freely give them publicity if I think they might be of interest to my readership. Sites I refer you to are for information only. They might conflict in their opinions, they might not even be medically sound, but I merely offer them for you to peruse and make your own judgements, accept or reject as you will. Only by reading widely can we get an overall picture of fibromyalgia syndrome and how we can deal with its symptoms, learn to cope with them and still have a life. Any advice or recommendation of a medical or legal nature should always be discussed with a qualified professional.
I also include various awareness items, benefits issues, as well as general health considerations. Anyone wishing to reproduce any of the included items in printed form should seek permission from the originators.
Wordz for the Week are from ‘Wordz for the Day’ by Donnie Kuhn, Sr. who died in May 2011.
This eNews is my personal offering to fibromyalgia sufferers and their carers and is not related to any other organisation or charity.
If you don’t already get reminders when each new FMS eNews is posted, please send an email to fmsstella@gmail.com and you will be added to the emailing list.

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