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FMS eNews 14/09/13

Hello
Two questions for you:-
1. Have you been knitting the little hats for innocent's bottles?  If so, the deadline for submitting them is drawing nigh!  Please get them to me or to your nearest AgeUK centre or shop as soon as possible. Here are some of the ones I have knitted.
2. Did you do anything for Fibromyalgia awareness last week?  The Horsham Group celebrated with a meal out. We generated some interest, especially among the staff.  We had a good time despite OUR awareness of fibro!

Two of us attended the Chrysalis Effect Wellbeing event at Nutfield.  A recoding of Heidi Sawyer's talk is available below.

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WORDz for the WEEK

 135.  I've had a lot of worries in my life; most of which have never really happened.

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Highly Sensitive People & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 


Heidi Sawyer
Live recording from a talk Heidi gave at Chrysalis Effect Wellbeing Gathering, 6th September 2013. Thank you Elaine and Rob for a fantastic evening.
Within highly sensitive people are a refined group - Intuitive Sensitive People. These people are especially sensitive to the energy of others, have health niggles different to the average person, yet have an extraordinary skill to 'see around corners' and a unique ability to heal. In this talk Heidi will define why chronic fatigue impactshighly sensitive people and how their intuitive skills can help release them from debilitating illness.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiWYzub9hno&feature=youtu.be&a

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About Heidi Sawyer

Heidi Sawyer is the Course Director for the Institute of Psychic Development. She travels the world teaching psychic awareness and self-healing at workshops and events, and has written numerous articles on self-improvement and psychic development. 


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Heidi's website


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Sleep Deprivation and Memory Loss

It is no secret that a good night's sleep makes you feel better. Not only does sleep give your body time to rest and recharge, it may also be crucial to your brain's ability to learn and remember.
During sleep, while your body rests, your brain is busy processing information from the day and forming memories. If you are sleep deprived, you are at risk of developing a number of serious health problems, such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes, and your ability to learn and retain new information may be impaired.

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-deprivation-effects-on-memory?ecd=wnl_slw_090813&ctr=wnl-slw-090813_ld-stry&mb=

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Coping With Excessive Sleepiness

With more and more of us getting less and less sleep, it’s tempting to reach for a Red Bull or an espresso when we feel sleepy at work. But consuming caffeine to combat sleepiness can lead to a vicious cycle.
The java jolt that helps you stay awake can take up to eight hours to wear off. Caffeine can also reduce your sleep time, alter the normal stages of sleep, and decrease the quality of your sleep.
How can you stay awake naturally? Try some of these 12 jitter-free tips to take the edge off sleepiness.

 http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/natural-tips-sleepiness?ecd=wnl_slw_090813&ctr=wnl-slw-090813_bnr&mb=

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Slideshow: 10 Fast Stress-Busting Pick-Me-Ups

1. Laugh Out Loud
Feeling stressed about work and family responsibilities? There are plenty of quick things you can do to reduce your tension. Throw a comedy into the DVD player, invite over some friends, and share a few good laughs. Every time you crack up, increased oxygen courses to your organs, blood flow increases, and stress evaporates. In fact, just thinking about having a good laugh is enough to lower your stress hormone levels.

Find the other nine here:-
http://www.webmd.com/balance/diet-exercise-stress-10/slideshow-stress?ecd=wnl_fib_091013&ctr=wnl-fib-091013_ld-stry&mb=

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How Nerve Pain Feels

People with nerve pain feel it in different ways. For some, it's a stabbing pain in the middle of the night. For others, symptoms can include a chronic prickling, tingling, or burning they feel all day.  Uncontrolled nerve pain can be hard to bear. But with treatment, it can often be adequately controlled.

 http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/treating-nerve-pain-10/slideshow-neuropathy?ecd=wnl_cbp_091213&ctr=wnl-cbp-091213_ld-stry&mb=

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From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  

Adrienne Dellwo
Antidepressants are generally considered the first line of defense for fibromyalgia. But now, one study raises serious doubts about whether they're helping, long term. More on that, below.
Also this week: a study on antivirals for a particular subgroup of ME/CFS, and why I'm doing something rather uncharacteristic when it comes to sleep.
Since sleep (or lack thereof) is about all I can think about these days, I've included tons of information about it down in Featured Articles.
Take care of yourself!

 http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/1378494000.htm

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25 Surprising Ways Stress Affects Your Health

Whether it's a short-term frustration like a traffic jam or a major life event like divorce or job loss, psychological stress can affect our bodies.
Stress can be highly personal, with one person's unpleasant experience another's exhilarating adventure. And a little bit of stress is thought to be good for memory and motivation. However, about 70% of doctor visits and 80% of serious illnesses may be exacerbated or linked to stress.
Here are 25 ways that stress can affect the body. The good news is that there is much you can do—exercise, meditation, and more—to reduce the impact of stress in your life.

 http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20642595,00.html?xid=mindandmood09102013

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20 Heart-Healthy Fall Meals

High cholesterol is no reason to avoid your favorite fall foods. In fact, seasonal produce like pumpkins, turnips, Brussels sprouts, squash, and apples are not only delicious, they're rich in antioxidants, vitamins, fiber and other nutrients that are good for your ticker.
So get cooking!

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20316291,00.html?xid=foodandnutrition09122013

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Sept. 7th, 2013 Daily Newsletter

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I would like to thank those of you who have sent me kind messages wishing me well.  My appointment at St Bart's is at 10am next Friday.  Transport is being provided.  I hope to produce a blog for next week, but much depends on the outcome of the tests.
My best wishes to you all.
Stella

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N.B. I would like to point out to you that the information in my 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.
I previously sent out emails as FMSSAS eNews. Past issues of FMSSAS eNews can be found at www.fms-sas.co.uk/fmseNews.html  and on a blog at http://fmssas-enews.blogspot.com These ceased at the end of November 2012 when I resigned as a trustee.
This blog commenced on 8th December 2012.

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FMS eNews 07/09/13

Dear All
What a wonderful spate of real summer weather we have had, 'the warmest and sunniest for seven years'!  Sadly, it seems to be over and we are back to rain, though that is much needed by gardeners and farmers, not to mention reservoirs.  Though, there were no water shortage warnings this year as far as I know!
I am pleased to say that St. Bart's has given me a date, 20th Sept, for my consultation within the Ocular Oncology Dept, but as yet, no time. Meanwhile I continue to wait and it's business as usual.

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WORDz for the WEEK

 134.  If a dream is a wish your heart makes . . .  My heart can make some really weird wishes!

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Fibromyalgia Awareness Week

In recent years it has become traditional for those suffering our invisible disability (fibromyalgia) to endeavour to raise awareness during the appointed dates. This year it is from Sunday September 8th to the following Sunday, the 15th according to the NHS calendar. 


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Mike Moulding's letter to George Galloway MP, The Respect Party - Disability Living Allowance 

 Dear George Galloway MP
Can I please congratulate you on your barnstorming and sensational speech in the House of Commons on Thursday opposing UK intervention in the Syrian civil war. I watched the whole debate on Thursday and I am in no doubt whatsoever, that your excellent contribution made a significant and positive difference in the minds of many Members of Parliament, including Conservative MP's.
I am writing to you regarding the abolition of Disability Living Allowance for Personal Independence Payments.

Read the rest of the letter here
http://mikemouldingcommunity-action.over-blog.com/article-letter-to-george-galloway-mp-the-respect-party-disability-living-allowance-119799516.html

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From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Adrienne Dellwo
Have you ever felt like your body was torturing you? There's a good reason for that. See the similarities between our symptoms and actual torture techniques, below.
Also this week, a couple of studies on alternative treatments for ME/CFS, and why you shouldn't feel weird about using things that are designed to help you get around.
Down in Featured Articles, you can learn a lot about our messed-up brains.
Take care of yourself!

 http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/1377889200.htm

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September Edition of LIVING WELL WITH FIBROMYALGIA: Volume 2: Issue 3
The theme of this issue is EMOTION - that should start some wonderful discussions!
And this issue, I'm asking you for lots of feedback and contributions - I really want you to get involved.

 http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e25cd0b401311f1df5f897ac9&id=91dea70918&e=87d1c6a8f9

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Gaining Traction (Through Distraction): A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronicle #12 

With no proof whatsoever, I believe that many of us with debilitating chronic diseases are so focused on these diseases that other medical problems seem like annoying distractions. Get lost; I can’t be bothered with you. Healthy people have a troublesome symptom and they see a doctor. I, however, figure that the new symptom is just another part of CFS/ME, or I get angry and just don’t want to deal with it. Enough already. Find someone else to make miserable.

http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2013/08/31/gaining-traction-through-distraction-a-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-chronicle-12/

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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!

 http://www.truthaboutabs.com/before-bed-drink.html

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Living with Pain: Sleep Quality, Depression, Pain and Disability

  Felix Naughton and his colleagues conducted a study to examine the relationship between sleep quality, depression, pain severity, and disability.  Their results (reported in the journal Pain) showed that sleep quality did not directly affect disability, but rather that poor sleep quality tended to make people feel more depressed and tended to make their pain feel worse. These changes, in turn, increased disability. In a study involving people with fibromyalgia, Nancy Hamilton and her colleagues reported a complex set of  findings in which poor sleep had a cumulative effect on negative emotions and interfered with emotional recovery on days in which the person experienced a high number of stressful, negative events.
The results of such studies provide scientific verification for what you may know from your own experience: sleep plays a crucial role in the daily experience of people with chronic pain.

 http://goalistics.com/2013/09/sleep-quality-depression-pain-and-disability/?utm_source=Living+with+Pain%3A+Sleep+Quality%2C+Depression%2C+Pain+and+Disability&utm_campaign=intimacy&utm

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The Fibromyalgia Diet: HELP! I Don't Know What to Eat

Does that sound like you?
If so, you’re shouting in good company. The cacophony over what to eat (or more loudly, what not to eat) is practically deafening.
Any post, tweet, or article I write that mentions nutrition is likely to have multiple comments expressing frustration in this area … and for good reason. While the specifics of individual diets vary, it’s clear that what we eat has a great effect on how we feel. And, we are each different, with unique nutritional needs. 


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Tips for Coping With Fibromyalgia

About 5 million Americans suffer from the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia. There is no "pill" to end your symptoms. But there are ways of managing them so they don't disrupt your busy life as much.
Why Is Coping With Fibromyalgia Important?  Find out here


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Fibromyalgia in Children and Teens

 Usually it's easy to find out what's making kids sick. Common childhood conditions like strep throat and ear infections are pretty simple to diagnose with a throat swab or doctor's exam.
Yet when kids complain of vague symptoms, like fatigue, achiness, and difficulty sleeping, they could be experiencing any one of a number of common illnesses. One condition that's easy to overlook in children and teens is fibromyalgia, which causes pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints.
Fibromyalgia can be hard to spot in children because it's much more common in adults.

 http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/guide/fibromyalgia-in-children-and-teens?ecd=wnl_fib_090313&ctr=wnl-fib-090313_ld-stry_2&mb=

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Your Health is our #1 Priority August 2013  |Year 15: Issue 8

We want to hear you! Drop us a line and request what you want to be included in the next newsletter.
Int this one:-  10 Best foods for Heart Health, Top foods for ultimate juicing, and lots more besides!


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August 31st, 2013 Daily Newsletter

Sept. 1st, 2013 Daily Newsletter

Sept. 2nd, 2013 Daily Newsletter

Sept. 4th, 2013 Daily Newsletter

Sept. 6th, 2013 Daily Newsletter

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I hope this issue has been helpful to you.
All good wishes
Stella

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N.B. I would like to point out to you that the information in my 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.
I previously sent out emails as FMSSAS eNews. Past issues of FMSSAS eNews can be found at www.fms-sas.co.uk/fmseNews.html and on a blog at http://fmssas-enews.blogspot.com These ceased at the end of November 2012 when I resigned as a trustee.
This blog commenced on 8th December 2012.

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FMS eNews 31/08/13

 Greetings!
Another week gone and still no appointment at St Bart's.  Patience is a virtue, but could be detrimental to my eyesight.
I tried phoning the hospital yesterday  but the switchboard only had an answer machine service.  I am still  awaiting a return call.
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 WORDz for the WEEK

 133. If tomorrow never comes, are you happy with the way you lived your life today? 
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From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Adrienne Dellwo
 A lot of people with ME/CFS wish they could be diagnosed with anything other than "chronic fatigue syndrome."
Now, for at least one subgroup, a new name could be emerging - and bringing with it already established diagnostics and treatments. More on that, below. Also this week, a look at heart-rate fluctuations in FMS and ME/CFS and how they're different, plus what the late-summer heat and upcoming change of seasons mean for me.
Down in Featured Articles, get at look at some definitions that it's good for you to know.
Take care of yourself!

 http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/1377284400.htm
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Focusing on your Abilities not your Disabilities

 [purpose]  When you first become chronically ill you go through a mourning processes of what you can no longer do which is very normally. This can take months and for some even a couple years. We all deal with things differently and there is no set amount of time this should take. But when you get “Stuck” in this mourning processes for an extended period of time it can become very debilitating emotionally and physically Because the mind and body are connected). In fact, it can become more debilitating than your chronic illness itself.

 http://fibrotv.com/2013/08/focusing-on-your-abilities-not-your-disabilities/
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Turn Your Grains And Legumes Into Nutritious vegetables! Lets Talk About Cost Efficient Sprouting! 
Many people with chronic health issues are on a tight budget and getting fresh fruits and veggies can be a challenge when you only have so much money to spend on food. Sprouting is a great way to get fresh, easy to digest, nutrition, from the comfort of your kitchen! Yes you can grow them from your kitchen! Also, it is extremely easy to do and inexpensive.

 http://fibrotv.com/2013/08/turn-your-grains-and-legumes-into-nutritious-vegetables-lets-talk-about-cost-efficient-sprouting/
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Bless This Mess! How To Make Cleaning Less Exhausting With Chronic Illness. 

 Along with chronic illness comes fatigue and I am not talking “I need a nap” fatigue but debilitating fatigue at times. When I was at my sickest there were days I had to make a decision to ether shower or fix something to eat because doing one thing just exhausted me beyond belief. Although my fatigue is no longer so debilitating I still have to balance everything I do because if I over to it I PAY BIG TIME! Cleaning has always been physically exhausting for me and there are somethings I still can not do without paying like mopping or vacuuming.

 http://fibrotv.com/2013/07/bless-this-mess-how-to-make-cleaning-less-exhausting-with-chronic-illness-interview-with-deborah-bolton-from-chronic-fatigue-and-creative-decluttering-facebook-page/
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See more on this site - http://fibrotv.com/
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Canadian Guidelines for Fibromyalgia Recognize the Need for Easier Path to Diagnosis and Management
Our friends from McGill University came out with a whole new plan for managing fibromyalgia recently in their 2012 Canadian Guidelines for Fibromyalgia. The content is nothing earth shattering or particularly new, really, they discuss the usual diagnostic issues and the typical treatment strategies, and they’re not even particularly succinct at fully 46 recommendations. So why are these guidelines so intriguing?

 http://www.fibromyalgiacompanion.com/
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2012 Canadian Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of fibromyalgia syndrome: executive summary.

 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=2012+Canadian+Guidelines+for+fibromyalgia
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9 Surprising Reasons to Get More Sleep

 What difference could an extra hour of sleep make in your life? Maybe quite a lot, experts say. Studies show that the gap between getting just enough sleep and getting too little sleep may affect your health, your mood, your weight, and even your sex life.
If you're getting less than the recommended seven or eight hours of sleep a night, here are nine reasons that you should shut down your computer, turn off the lights, and go to bed an hour early tonight.

 http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-health-10/sleep-benefits?ecd=wnl_slw_082513&ctr=wnl-slw-082513_ld-stry&mb=
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Sleep Myths

 How much do you know about sleep disorders? Review these statements and learn which are true and which are not.

 http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-fact-fiction?ecd=wnl_slw_082913&ctr=wnl-slw-082913_ld-stry&mb=
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Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers Inc. 

 The Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers (FFC) are dedicated to treating patients suffering from conditions known as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is through a holistic, integrated and comprehensive approach to the treatment of underlying physiological factors that differentiates our approach and ultimate patient success. It is our goal to develop individualized and sustaining regimens that lead to a significant change for positive patient outcomes.

 http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2624879&trk=anet_ug_hm
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There is Hope, it’s Not All In Your Head

 If you’ve had your life turned upside down and controlled by Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue, there must be underlying reasons, not just a collection of symptoms and a label. In fact, for most patients, multiple, hormonal deficiencies explain your symptoms. In addition, nutritional deficiencies contribute to the severity of your condition. Our experience, along with scientific clinical trials has demonstrated that only a comprehensive approach achieves substantial long term results.
Michelle

 http://www.fibroandfatigue.com/

 Also on this page

 Michelle's Fibromyalgia Story

 'Don't give up on life.'
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9 Tips for Coping With Fibromyalgia
1. De-Stress
2. Write everything down
3. Exercise regularly
4. Take warm showers or soak in a warm bath
5. Have “Me Time” every day
6. Make working easier
7.Make sure to talk about Fibromyalgia with other people
8. Say NO more often
9. Keep a daily journal so you can get a better idea of what is working and what is not

 http://fibro2010.com/2013/08/9-tips-for-coping-with-fibromyalgia-fibromyalgia/#.UhjbwjtwbmQ
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100 Best Sites for Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Information

 In honor of Fibromyalgia Awareness Week, we’ve scoured the web and compiled a list of 100 great websites for people who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders.

 http://www.b12patch.com/blog/fibromyalgia/100-best-sites-for-fibromyalgia-or-chronic-fatigue-information/
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The Big Knit
 Have you, like me, been busy knitting mini hats for innocents drinks in aid of AgeUK?  If you haven't started yet, there's still time.  The deadline is 27th Sept. Your efforts will support your local AgeUK centre. Remember that knitting is very therapeutic!

 Read the latest bulletin
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/Age%20UK/The_Big_Knit_2013.pdf

 There's loads more info including patterns, here
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/The_Big_Knit.doc
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FMSSAS AUTUMN NETWORK DAY
Saturday October 26th at the Roundstone Room, Haskin Roundstone Garden Centre, A259 at Angmering - www.haskins.co.uk/haskinsroundstone.html

 Please notify Jeanne Hahmbleton, chair@fms-sas.co.uk if you wish to attend.
See the Fibromyalgia Newsletter for deatils of the event and much more news besides.

 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/FMSSAS_Newsletter_03-13.08.pdf
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Fibromyalgia: Are We Getting Anywhere?

  Chances are good that someone in your family or your circle of friends has fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia affects 10 million Americans, which is 2 percent to 4 percent of the population. It has become the 21st Century Disease. Although the disorder has been around for thousands of years, a name was not designated for this miserable condition until 1976. Then in 1990, the American College of Rheumatology published a formal set of diagnostic criteria. Nevertheless, medical science still struggles to understand fibromyalgia and physicians continue to argue over whether or not it is a “real” disease.
The reason for all of this fibro-furor is its complexity. This report will provide you with a
summary of what is known to date about this disease, from what causes it to what can
be done about it.

 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/Fibromyalgia-Special-Report.pdf
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The definitive guide to the herbs, vitamins, and nutrients your body really needs

Walk down the supplement aisle of any health food store, pharmacy, or major grocer and you’ll see hundreds—no, thousands—of pill bottles. Seven different kinds of vitamin C. Four folic acids (plus eight prenatals that contain it). An entire shelf of omega-3s—with some marked “super plus.” Plus what, exactly?
If you’re (understandably) confused about what you actually need, we’ve got you covered with our list of the 100 best supplements for women. We enlisted the help of Prevention advisory board member Ashley Koff, RD, to create this one-stop resource for women of all ages. Click through all 100 to see what brands we love, along with any precautions you should consider before taking them. Plus, key tips on scoring the same nutrients in these pills from food—and why you should be getting enough of these ingredients in the first place.

 Read more: http://www.prevention.com/mind-body/natural-remedies/100-best-supplements-women#ixzz2dAZygUBo
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Videos

 Select from the list on the right

 http://video.healthination.com/taboola/rheumatoid-arthritis?source=taboola
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Webinars which might be of interest

 Welcome to the Benjamin Institute online webinars page. You can see all of our current offerings below. Please join our mailing list to be alerted when new webinars become available. You can also follow us on Facebook.

 http://benbenjamin.com/webinars.php
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  All RICE is Not Created Equal - What to Watch For
With reports of more and more arsenic being found in our rice supply, patients and readers have asked for more specifics. This investigative report deals with the facts as reported by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. According to Carolyn Smith DeWaal, director of food safety, there are steps consumers should take to reduce their exposure to arsenic in their rice. The following is a condensed and edited list of her top five suggestions:

 http://www.yourhealthdetective.com/2013/08/all-rice-is-not-created-equal-what-to-watch-for.html
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August 24th, 2013 Daily Newsletter

August 26th, 2013 Daily Newsletter

August 28th, 2013 Daily Newsletter

August 29th, 2013 Daily Newsletter
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That's all for now folk.  I hope you found something useful in this week's recommendations.
Until next time . . . .
Best regards
Stella
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N.B. I would like to point out to you that the information in my 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 yndrome
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 eNews is posted, please send an email to fmsstella@gmail.com and you will be added to the emailing list.  I previously sent out emails as FMSSAS eNews. Past issues of FMSSAS eNews can be found at www.fms-sas.co.uk/fmseNews.html and on a blog at http://fmssas-enews.blogspot.com These ceased at the end of November 2012 when I resigned as a trustee.
This blog commenced on 8th December 2012.

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