We are very fortunate that Norah Wickerson (The Combination Approach) has promised a series of articles especially for FMS eNews. The first is included in this issue and they will follow fortnightly. Thank you Norah.
Lots of other stuff for you as well though!
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WORDz for the WEEK157. Life is far too often over-complicated and under-valued.
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The Combination Approach by Norah Wickerson
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| Norah Wickerson |
Since then I have been having some great success treating other patients with Fibromyalgia using my Combination Approach.
Read more -> http://www.tacklingfibro.co.uk/
Here is the first of Norah's Articles:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/Norah_Wickerson_Article-01.pdf
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From Adrienne Dellwo
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| Adrienne Dellwo |
Exercise causes all kinds of increased symptoms in ME/CFS. New research focusing on pain leads to some interesting results.
That's below.
Also this week, a review of structural abnormalities in the fibromyalgia brain, and how you may be able to create your own support network with minimal effort.
Down in Featured Articles, you can learn a lot about the sleep issues we face.
Take care of yourself!
http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/3053026a860001522b002606.htm
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Drugs to Treat Insomnia
In some cases, doctors will prescribe drugs for the treatment of insomnia. All insomnia medications should be taken shortly before bed. Do not attempt to drive or perform other activities that require concentration after taking an insomnia drug because it will make you sleepy. Medications should be used in combination with good sleep practices.
Listed below are some drugs that can be used to treat insomnia.
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/insomnia-medications
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http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-omega-3-health-benefits?ecd=wnl_fib_022514&ctr=wnl-fib-022514_ld-stry&mb=m7ZgnqG1govB9suQORgYx2dEpmNqbUHLHcFiuenJAyY%3d
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Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements, and you'll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus to enhance memory, attention span, and brain function.
But do they really work? There's no denying that as we age, our body ages right along with us. The good news is that you can improve your chances of maintaining a healthy brain if you add "smart" foods and drinks to your diet.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/slideshow-brain-foods-that-help-you-concentrate?ecd=wnl_slw_022714&ctr=wnl-slw-022714_ld-stry&mb=m7ZgnqG1govB9suQORgYx2dEpmNqbUHLHcFiuenJAyY%3d
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Drink this 2 hours before bed to sleep better (plus 5 tips for insomnia) by Mike Geary
I've noticed in my travels and with working with clients that a large majority of people in today's fast-paced stressful world are struggling at least part of the time with falling asleep at night.Over the years, I've also struggled on occasion with insomnia because of the stress placed on me by running a large publishing business. And I've researched and learned quite a few tips and tricks over the years to help fight insomnia and fall asleep faster.
Without diving into every single technique I've learned over the years, I'll just touch on a few really simple, but powerful tips, foods, drinks, etc that I think can help you to fall asleep easier and faster too!
Here goes:. . .
http://www.truthaboutabs.com/before-bed-drink.html
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Welcome to the latest ACT (Arthritis Care Together) newsletter
There are around 10 million people with arthritis in the UK. That’s 10 million individuals, plus their families, each affected in a unique way.From high quality information and support to empower you to take control of your arthritis, to campaigning for change…
Arthritis Care is here for you.
http://mmc.yourcrm.co.uk/app/e/v/10229-349-34.aspx
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Epsom Salts For Pain and Stress Management
Epsom salt, named from a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, is not actually salt but a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate. Long known as a natural remedy for a number of ailments, Epsom salt has numerous health benefits as well as many beauty, household and gardening-related uses.http://fibrotv.com/2014/02/epsom-salts-for-pain-and-stress-management/
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FIbroTV is community designed to bring the chronic Illness and chronic pain community together in a POSITIVE way.It is a place to educate family, friends, the public about Chronic illness. I have had fibromyalgia since I was a young teen and recently diagnosed with lupus. A lot of the support sites are very negative which is to be expected because of the daily struggles we face with chronic illness. But I want people to use this place to encourage, dream, hope, believe that even though some chronic illnesses can be debilitating we need to focus on our abilities not our disabilities
http://fibrotv.com/about-fibrotv/
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Make prescription charges fairer
Prescription charges have increased for 33 of the last 34 years and the list of condition exemptions was drawn up in the late 1960s.
Research conducted by the Prescription Charges Coalition of over 30 charities and organisations has found that people with long-term conditions in England are having problems.
Sign the Petition against the unfair and outdated system of prescription charges for millions of people in England with long-term conditions.
http://campaigning.bhf.org.uk/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=57&ea.campaign.id=26016
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Prescription charges have increased for 33 of the last 34 years and the list of condition exemptions was drawn up in the late 1960s.
Research conducted by the Prescription Charges Coalition of over 30 charities and organisations has found that people with long-term conditions in England are having problems.Sign the Petition against the unfair and outdated system of prescription charges for millions of people in England with long-term conditions.
http://campaigning.bhf.org.uk/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=57&ea.campaign.id=26016
Choosing the nutrients you need to stay healthy
Vitamins and minerals are so important that health fails if you don't get a steady supply of them. Do you know what you can do to make sure your body gets enough of all the vitamins and minerals it needs? Or how these nutrients lower the risk of diseases, including stroke, diabetes, and cancers?You can find out in Vitamins and Minerals, a Special Health Report from the doctors at Harvard Medical School. This instructive and empowering report will give you a practical understanding of the roles these nutrients play in protecting health and preventing illness.
http://view.mail.health.harvard.edu/?j=fe5917717c600c797d15&m=febb15747d630d7a&ls=fdb6157476600179721278736d&l=fe54157873610278761d&s=fdf31576706505787c12717c&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe2c17787364047d7c1677&r=0
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Warning
Sainsbury's recalls by Sainsbury's Frozen Sticky Toffee Sponge Pudding due to possible contamination with small pieces of metal
Sainsbury's has recalled the implicated product and have displayed product recall notices in stores. These notices will alert consumers to the recall and advise them of the actions to take if they have bought the product. A copy of the consumer notice issued by Sainsbury’s is attached.
No other Sainsbury's products are known to be affected.
http://www.food.gov.uk/enforcement/alerts/2014/feb/sainsbury-toffee-pudding#.Uwzr74bw-b4
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Mercury is good for children and other insanely stupid health lies still pushed by the nutritionally illiterate media
If you want to get truly terrible advice on health, foods and nutrition, just tune into the mainstream media.Across all the three-letter networks, high-circulation newspapers and establishment websites, you'll discover a bizarre cesspool of truly dangerous, outdated and pharma-influenced health advice that's more likely to get you killed than keep you informed.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/044056_health_lies_mainstream_media_nutritionally_illiterate.html
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A seeming miracle, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is known for its ability to turn back the hands of time, decrease fat storage, ease coronary heart disease and osteoporosis, alleviate depression and improve fertility and sexual arousal. But can supplementing with this natural steroid really provide a magical cure-all as many headlines claim? Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, takes a look at the enthusiasm surrounding DHEA and separates fact from fiction.Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/044029_DHEA_fountain_of_youth_hormone_balance.html
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More than 100,000 disabled people had benefits ‘sanctioned’ - By John Pring
More than 100,000 disabled people had their unemployment benefits removed in just one year as a punishment for not complying with strict new government rules, according to official figures.
Full story -> http://disabilitynewsservice.com/2014/02/more-than-100000-disabled-people-had-benefits-sanctioned/
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Sign the Government Petition against Benefit sanctions
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/58217
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Living Well with Fbromyalgia, March 2014
Suffering with a chronic condition can be extremely frustrating, making you feel lonely and misunderstood.Developing and nurturing a support system can make some of these horrible 'side effects' just that little bit better.
http://fibromodem.com/march-2014/
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At last we have seen the sun shining, the wet weather has taken a bit of a back seat. Perhaps we can now look forward to Spring and Summer. That might make us all feel better.
Until next time . . . .
Stella
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Contact: fmsstella@gmail.com
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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.
