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FMS eNews 21/06/14

Two people have told me that their Norton Anti virus software warned them not to view FMS eNews!  I hope that not too many others have had the same problem.  I don't know why this should be so unless it did not like the adverts that have been added to the page. Thanks to those who have been clicking on the adverts we have raised over £5 so far towards fibromyalgia research.
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WORDz for the WEEK

 173.  If there was a trade off between reason and emotion, would you prefer to have more reason or more emotion?
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 From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

 We've had a vague idea of where the abnormal pain types of FMS and ME/CFS came from, but scientist may be closer to the exact source - and it could be related to immune-system activity. That's below.
Also this week, help for those wrestling with whether or not to tell the boss about their chronic illness, plus a look at disability stories from your fellow readers.
Down in Featured Articles, you'll find some good basic information to learn or review.
Take care of yourself!

 http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/30539a160c00017949002878.htm
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Results of survey - Fighting for Freedom from Fibromyalgia

 https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2x15mhmsw-bbTJTeGFHQkZMbm8/edit
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Immersed: How I Found a Way (After Decades of Trying) to Help My Allodynia and Nerve Pain

  I suspect many you are like me: there is something dramatically wrong with your body and it has been that way for quite a while. You surf the ups and downs of your symptoms and occasionally wonder, “What does this symptomatic change mean?”

 Read more: http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/06/15/immersed-found-way-decades-trying-help-allodynia-nerve-pain/
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Networking ‘Vitality’: The Teitelbaum Effort To Train 1,000 Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Practitioners 
1,000 new Fibromyalgia
and ME/CFS practitioners
 – what do you think?
The last blog on Dr. Teitelbaum showed that some people love him and others really, really don’t.  He’s a different breed from the Klimas’s, the Lapp’s,  the Bateman’s and the other ME/CFS experts  many of us are  most familiar with. He doesn’t do CFSAC and doesn’t seem to have participated in the IACFS/ME; instead he writes books and gets on mainstream  media. His book “From Fatigued to Fantastic”  sounds like  fluff  but is a very comprehensive treatment guide to ME/CFS and  FM treatment.  He has very high fees but he also provides a free electronic survey that can help you pinpoint possible issues (and use his supplements to fix them).  He’s an interesting blend of physician and marketer.

 Read more: http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/06/16/networking-vitality-teitelbaum-effort-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-practitioners/


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Turning Stress into Pain: A Fibromyalgia Primer by Dr. Martinez-Lavin Pt I – Pain 
Dr. Martinez-Lavin

 A Mexico City doctor and researcher, Dr. Manuel Martinez-Lavin, has been studying and treating people with Fibromyalgia for over thirty years. In a 2009 paper he proposed two pathways for Fibromyalgia. Dr. Martinez-Lavin has been treating people with Fibromyalgia for over thirty years One suggested that over-activation of the sympathetic nervous system fibers (sprouting) left nerve cell bodies called the dorsal root ganglia (DRG) in a hyperexcitable state. The last way stations for sensory input from the body before it reaches the spinal cord, Martinez-Lavin believes these nerve bodies are overloading the spinal cord with pain signals. He also proposed that increased activity of the sodium channels that transmit pain signals in the DRG could be present.

 Read more: http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/06/19/stress-becomes-real-fibromyalgia-martinez-levin-pain/

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Stress Less, Snooze Better

 Too much stress can cause anxiety and disrupt your sleep. Learn the signs, and get tips for better rest.
Read Article ›
  • Foods That Help or Harm Your Sleep
  • 10 Relaxation Techniques to Zap Stress
  • Helpful Tips for Getting Better Sleep

 http://view.messages.webmd.com/?j=fec01778766d017e&m=fe9f13707564027c77&ls=fe591c767367047c7d12&l=ff921178&s=fe5c1679766306787412&jb=ff66167072&ju=fe8e1273736d017d71&r=0

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 Pain Quiz: What 's Up With Everyday Aches?

 Some people say they feel pain tn their hair. True or false?
Carry on with the quiz.

 http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/rm-quiz-everyday-aches-pains?ecd=wnl_fib_061714&ctr=wnl-fib-061714_ld-stry&mb=m7ZgnqG1govB9suQORgYx2dEpmNqbUHLHcFiuenJAyY%3d
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Fibromyalgia Assessment
Living With Fibromyalgia?

 Answer a few questions, and you'll get:
  •  Information about fibromyalgia for those who haven't been diagnosed
  •  Treatment options that best fit your symptoms
  •  Tips to help you cope with your symptoms and improve your life
http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-assessment/default.htm?ecd=wnl_fib_061714&ctr=wnl-fib-061714_promo_1&mb=m7ZgnqG1govB9suQORgYx2dEpmNqbUHLHcFiuenJAyY%3d
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“We have had a request from a journalist writing about any connection between domestic violence and fibromyalgia.  My current bank of case studies does not include anyone who has written about this.  All information can remain anonymous. Please contact pam.stewart@fmauk.org if you can help.”
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 What is Migratory Arthritis?

 pain in the grainThis condition  falls under the auspice of autoimmune arthritis.  Patients who experience migrating arthritis typically have joint pain and stiffness that moves around from joint to joint.  Unlike other forms of arthritis that typically stay in one place.  The symptoms can flare up periodically (come and go), and they can migrate to different locations throughout the body – hence the term migratory.

 http://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-free-society-blog/gluten-a-cause-of-migratory-arthritis-pain
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Juvenile fibromyalgia

 Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep and mood issues.
Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.
Fibromyalgia is commonly thought of as a condition that affects adults. However, fibromyalgia also occurs in children and adolescents. Estimates suggest that juvenile-onset fibromyalgia affects 2 to 6 percent of school children, mostly adolescent girls. It is most commonly diagnosed between ages 13 and 15.

 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/juvenile-fibromyalgia/basics/definition/con-20093409/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pain-management
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 Hypnosis

 Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a therapist using verbal repetition and mental images. When you're under hypnosis, you usually feel calm and relaxed, and are more open to suggestions.

 http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hypnosis/basics/definition/prc-20019177/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pain-management
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 Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living

 [Stress free] Find joy, peace and contentment in your life & reduce the impact of stress on your health.
In The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, you'll learn important information that will help you use your brain and mind to live your life to its fullest potential.
This book is based on the highly popular stress management program offered at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Sood and his colleagues have conducted several research studies of this approach among healthy volunteers, professionals experiencing stress, and patients confronting serious illness, and others. The results show remarkable improvements in stress, anxiety, resilience, happiness, well-being and quality of life.

 https://store.mayoclinic.com/products/books/Details.cfm?mpid=154&trkid=22786S947976200&xid=nl_MayoClinicPainManagementAdvisor_20140617
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 How Childhood Trauma Affects Adult Health

 Do the aftereffects of traumatic events we suffered as children follow us into adulthood in a physical way? Research about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) proves that enormous childhood stress absolutely leads to increased potential for adult illness and disease. The original Adverse Childhood Experience study (conducted from 1995 to 1997) examined the link between childhood trauma and the likelihood of developing medical conditions as an adult. A collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente’s Health Appraisal Clinic in San Diego, the study canvassed 17,000 Health Maintenance Organization patients willing to offer extensive information about childhood experiences of neglect, family dysfunction, and abuse. More than half the study respondents reported at least one category of childhood trauma, and a quarter of them reported more than two.

 See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/how-childhood-trauma-affects-adult-health
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Newsletter 18 June 2014
Latest news created Tuesday, 17 June 2014 13:31

 PIP hope, frustration, result
“I will always remember this day! I had a phone conversation with the DWP today and was informed my claim for PIPs has been:-.................................. GRANTED!!!!!!... thank you for your support and advice through this long and worrisome process!
And a huge thanks to B+W for all your literature and support it made the difference!”

 Read more: http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/2785-newsletter-18-june-2014
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Serious health conditions often come with serious stigmas, which is why we want you to join us for the launch of the Live Bold, Live Now Photo Contest. Help us stamp out stigmas: share your #LiveBold story by July 11th for a chance to win $500 (1st place), $250 (2nd place) or $100 (3rd place).
What does it mean to #LiveBold? It's finding the strength to persevere and thrive despite the adversities of a significant health diagnosis.

 http://links.remedyhealthmedia.mkt6179.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NjY3MTcwMgS2&r=NjI5OTAyOTEzNzgS1&j=NDYxODc0ODM3S0&mt=1&rt=0
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Vicky's News

 A personal note from Vicky
This week has been challenging for me having fallen down the stairs and sprained my ankle. I don't know where that extra step came for though I suspect it had been there for awhile and I just forgot! I was stone cold sober at the time before you comment. Luckily a lot of what we do in Pilates is floor based.  More . . . .
Also: What is Pilates
This method was original called Contrology by it’s inventor the late Joseph Pilates (who we discussed last week) and is a proven exercise technique which has been used for over 80 years.  More . . . .
Video of the week: Side Plank.
Success Story:  Helen Warwick.

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GMI Daily Edition: 6/13/14

GMI Daily Edition: 6/16/14

Upcoming Online Event

GMI Daily Edition: 6/18/14

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Our weekend in Somerset went well.  Helen and Frank duly renewed their vows in a Handfasting ceremony.
Explanation here -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handfasting_%28Neopaganism%29 and here - http://handfasting.org/ 

 Some of my photos are available here:
https://www.facebook.com/stella.bernardi1/media_set?set=a.10152512258507174.1073741830.639282173&type=1

The summer solstice is set to take place this weekend, marking the first day of the summer season in the northern hemisphere with the longest hours of daylight.
On Saturday 21 June, the annual solstice occurs when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. At this time, the sun reaches its northernmost point while the Earth's North Pole tilts directly towards the sun, at about 23.5 degrees.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/summer-solstice-2014-how-where-celebrate-longest-day-year-1453380

Make the most it.  Get enough exposure to the sun to absorb Vitamin D but not enough to give you skin cancer!

 Luv and Hugz
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 12/06/14

Here we are, early, as promised, but against the odds.  My computer is taking twice as long as it should do to do anything.  

I will have to get it checked out after my weekend away!
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WORDz for the WEEK

 172.  The greatest man is not the man who makes the most possible dreams but the man who makes the most possible of his dreams.

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From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Do you worry about how often you call in sick? Do you know what laws protect you and what their limitations are? Find out, below.
Also this week, research sheds some light on the relationship between ME and CFS, and a look at one of the first About.com sites to switch over to the new layout - take a tour so you're prepared when change comes here.
Down in Featured Articles, get a look at some of our overlapping conditions. Don't forget about the good basic information over on the right.
Take care of yourself!

 http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/30538cd80a000123fc002657.htm
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Knackered Nerves: Do Low BDNF Levels Spell Nerve Exhaustion in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Pt. I 
ME/CFS gets 
paired with another
 neuroimmune disorder 
and the results 
are illuminating


 Chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple sclerosis don’t get paired in studies very often, and that’s a shame.  Both are neuro-immune disorders and both are associated with enormous fatigue.  The authors of this study suggested MS could provide something of a guide to research possibilities in ME/CFS, and after this study it’s hard to see how it could not.

 Read more: http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/06/10/knackered-nerves-low-bdnf-levels-neuronal-exhaustion-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-pt/
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 Get the Facts About Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia can cause muscle pain, fatigue, and restless nights. Find out what changes you can make to feel better.
View Slideshow ›

  • Medical Marijuana on Rise
  • Lyrica's Possible Benefits
  • Finding the Right Doctor

 http://view.messages.webmd.com/?j=fec0177773660175&m=fe9f13707564027c77&ls=fe591c767367047c7d12&l=ff921178&s=fe5c1679766306787412&jb=ff6b157076&ju=fe9612727060047a74&r=0
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 Fibro-Friendly Workouts

 Fibromyalgia can make you feel achy and tired. These gentle exercise tips may help you feel less pain and have more energy.
View Slideshow ›

   • Can Diet Affect Fibromyalgia?
  • Medical Marijuana: Get the Facts
  • Meditation May Improve Your Mood

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How doctors are failing to spot the brain injury that could be behind 30,000 cases of 'chronic fatigue'
  • Patients misdiagnosed with CFS when they have brain damage
  • Post-traumatic hypopituitarism (PTHP) is often caused by head injury
  • Symptoms include depression, obesity, fatigue and chronic pain

Thousands of British patients suffering  from chronic pain and fatigue could be misdiagnosed with psychological problems when they unknowingly have a type of brain damage.
Those people who complain of the symptoms are not given a series  of blood tests that can pinpoint the problem, meaning the true cause  is not spotted. Patients are then condemned to years of misery and ineffective therapies.
The major cause of the damage is head injury, which can be relatively mild. However, viruses, tumours and even animal bites can be a trigger.

 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2631263/How-doctors-failing-spot-brain-injury-30-000-cases-chronic-fatigue.html

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 Vibration exercise study finds some relief for fibromyalgia

 Summary:
Whole-body vibration exercise may reduce pain symptoms and improve aspects of quality of life in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia, research shows. Whole-body vibration exercise involves standing, sitting or lying on a machine with a vibrating platform that causes muscles to contract and relax as the machine vibrates. The machines primarily are used by researchers but have begun appearing in fitness centers and are sold commercially.

 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/05/140529154009.htm
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 BrodTeNS - Microcurrent Therapy
The only biologically powered microcurrent bracelet in the world
 Harnesses the power of the body's own electrolytes
 No batteries or mains power required
 Uniquely harmonised with BrodPod® advanced magnetic therapy
Nigel Broderick the award winning British inventor responsible for the popularity of magnetic therapy bracelets has developed the world's first multi therapy microTeNS® (microcurrent) bracelet.

 http://www.brodpod.co.uk/#
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Tha Back Pain Show, Olympia, London, 4-6 jULY 2014

 The Back Pain Show is the UK’s only event dedicated to anyone living with back pain and the many related conditions and is returning to London’s Olympia in 2014, with new dates and a brand new, even bigger location!
This means that there is even more for you to see, hear, try and buy:

 http://www.ticketsoup.com/tickets/the-back-pain-show-2014-2014-15412/default.aspx
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 Take-home Message for Physicians Treating Comorbid Fibromyalgia, Depression with Pregabalin
Lesley Arnold
Lesley Arnold, MD, explains the benefits of pregabalin used in comorbid fibromyalgia and depression at the American Pain Society 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting, held April 30, 2014, to May 3, 2014, in Tampa, FL. The study focused on patients who were receiving a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for their depression in combination with fibromyalgia symptoms. "We also showed that pregabalin improved pain in this group no matter what class of antidepressants they were on, whether it was SSRIs or SNRIs,” Arnold says. Secondary outcomes were also analyzed in the study. The patients’ reports of mo od, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and global function improved after the introduction of pr pression-with-Pregabalin.

 See more at: http://www.hcplive.com/hcplive-tv/Take-home-Message-for-Physicians-Treating-Comorbid-Fibromyalgia-Depression-with-Pregabalin
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Gary Oldmeadow's Blog - Broke & Busted, Learning to live again

 Gary is a member of the Horsham FMS Support Group.  He has written a blog about his
experiences since April this year focusing on portraying the positives of life despite his pain.

 http://gazzer175.wordpress.com/
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 My Guide: Overcome Insomnia by Rebecca Richmond
Insomnia affects an estimated 30–50% of the population in the world and in some cultures it is believed to be even higher!
We spend about one third of our lives asleep and it is essential for survival. During sleep, the body takes the opportunity to cleanse and regenerate, actively producing hormones required for growth, recovery and healing of muscles and tissues.

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18518636-my-guide
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 Coming soon is our summer gathering. Let's hope the good weather continues.  Join us in celebrating the solstice, when Qi is at the peak of Yang.  You can look forward to an afternoon bonanza of healthy movement, good food and much fun.  This is an international annual event between Earth Balance Tai Chi and our friends at Long Island Tai Chi.   Let's celebrate our school community and enjoy much needed social time.

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Newsletter

As requested the softer spiky balls have arrived £6 a pair, if you want some.
  •   A personal note from Vicky
  •   Education: Who was Joseph Pilates?
  •   Video of the week: The Oyster.  
  •   Success Story: Jeni Webb

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GMI Daily Edition: 6/07/14

GMI Daily Edition: 6/08/14

GMI Daily Edition: 6/09/14

GMI Special E-Course Announcement: 6/09/14 

GMI Daily Edition: 6/10/14

GMI Daily Edition: 6/11/14

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Did you know that it is full moon tomorrow - Friday 13th - (hope you are not supersticious).  This is a rare event.  The next time a full moon will fall on Friday 13th will be 2049!  I don't think I'll still be around then!  But some of you might be.
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 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 07/06/14

Did you know that you can give this newsletter publicity by clicking on any or all of the social media icons at the bottom of the page, sign in to your relevant account and a link will appear on your own page.  Spread the word - Fibromyalgia! Having written that, I received a disturbing email warning about a Security Threat on Facebook,  Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. 

 Please read it and take care!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/Security_Threat.docx

 Weatherwise we have summer - at last.  I hope it lasts!  

Well, that was yesterday.  Today is another day!!!
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WORDz for the WEEK

 171.  Find that one secret thought which will become your own sense of truth against the storms you'll face in life.
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 From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Adrienne Dellwo
I'm loving the variety of directions researchers are looking for clues to chronic fatigue syndrome! Just days ago, a study came out looking at a region of the brain that we know causes fatigue in other neurological diseases, and sure enough, it's not working right in ME/CFS, either! More on that, below.
Also this week, a variety of ways for you to improve your cognitive function and keep your brain healthy, and some things I've learned about sticking to a gluten-free diet that may help you.
Down in Featured Articles, it's all about improving your day-to-day life in simple, practical ways.
You might remember that I recently mentioned upcoming changes to my site and the About.com network. Those are gradually rolling out now. At this point, the only change on the FMS/ME/CFS site is that you can no longer comment at the bottom of the page. 
Never fear, though - I'm now including links at the end to forum threads created for each article, so just click there!
I'll have more on the changes next week, including a tour of a site that's already got the new layout.
Take care of yourself!

 http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/3053839d850001c364002640.htm
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 Treating Viral Reactivation: Health Rising’s Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Expert Panel Provides Answers 
Health Rising’s ME/CFS and FM Experts panel answers one question a month from the ME/CFS and FM communities. The April question picked by community vote involved a patient with signs of viral reactivation.   We were looking  for a variety of answers and we got them. Learn more about the ME/CFS experts panel here and here. Next month we welcome Dr. Courtney Craig, a recovered ME/CFS patient and chiropracter/nutritionist to the panel. Suggestions for more panel participants are welcome. We’re particularly interested in practitioners using alternative approaches. Not all the experts provided answers but prepare yourself  - this is a long post!

 Read more: http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/05/31/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-fibromyalgia-experts-answer-april-viral-reactivation-question/
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 Study Suggests Both Small AND Large Fiber Neuropathy Present in Fibromyalgia 

With three studies finding evidence of small fiber neuropathy in significant numbers of people with Fibromyalgia, the skin has become of increasing interest. (Small fiber neuropathy refers to damage to the small nerve fibers in the skin. Skin biopsies are used to determine if SFN is present). Caro was the latest researcher to find evidence of nerve problems in FM and it turns out he was the first as well. 

 Read more: http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/06/02/small-large-fiber-neuropathy-fibromyalgia/
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 Clues You Have Sleep Apnea
Consider this your wake-up call. Stop and check if any of these signs of obstructive sleep apnea sound familiar.
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   • Quiz: The Science of Sleep
  • What Causes Snoring?
  • Treating Sleepwalking

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 Top Reasons for Foot Pain

From bunions to gout, these common foot problems could be the source of your foot pain or embarrassment.
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   • Generic Celebrex Approved
  • Find Peripheral Neuropathy Relief
  • Natural Pain Therapies 

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 Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy -- the Basics
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?
The name of the condition tells you a bit about what it is:

  • Peripheral: Beyond (in this case, beyond the brain and the spinal cord.)
  • Neuro-: Related to the nerves
  • -pathy: Disease

Peripheral neuropathy refers to the conditions that result when nerves that carry messages to the brain and spinal cord from the rest of the body are damaged or diseased.

 http://www.webmd.com/brain/understanding-peripheral-neuropathy-basics
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 Welcome to the June Issue of Living Well with Fibromyalgia
Feeling Groovy was supposed to be the theme for this issue - we were supposed to share ways in which we made ourselves feel better...it didn't quite work that way. I tell you why in the What I Have to Say section at the beginning (no, I'm not telling you now!)

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HealClick Fibro Newsletter

 In the early days of HealClick, we heard from a lot of Fibromyalgia users that it wasn't the easiest thing to navigate and the patient matching was too raw. Well, we listened to you and just completed a huge redesign to make you feel at home. The entire site now revolves around your condition. Finding discussion topics, treatment reviews, and your patient matches all work for you now, not the other way around.
Visit us today to see for yourself. Also, be sure to check out our daily health tracker by clicking "My Health" at the top. It takes a few seconds a day to see changes over time, and all this data is made anonymous and used for research.

 https://www.madmimi.com/p/0e2ad4?fe=1&pact=23006825033
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 A Point of View: Happiness and disability 
Surveys reveal that people with disabilities consistently report a good quality of life, says Tom Shakespeare. So why is it often assumed they are unhappy?
Have you ever thought to yourself: "I'd rather be dead than disabled?" It's not an unusual reflection. Disability, in everyday thought, is associated with failure, with dependency and with not being able to do things. We feel sorry for disabled people, because we imagine it must be miserable to be disabled.
But in fact we're wrong. It's sometimes called the "disability paradox". Surveys reveal people with disabilities consistently report a quality of life as good as, or sometimes even better than, that of non-disabled people.  Impairment usually makes little difference to quality of life.

 Read more:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27554754?ocid=socialflow_twitter
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 Ubiquinol - A More Advanced Form of the Energy-Producing Nutrient CoQ-10
With nearly 40 years of medical research showing its importance in managing a wide range of serious illnesses, it's not surprising that CoQ-10 has at times been described as "The Miracle Vitamin" and "The New Fountain of Youth." Now a new form of CoQ-10 called ubiquinol makes the benefits of CoQ-10 even more readily available to the body.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) is a vitamin-like nutrient that is present in virtually every cell of the body and is an essential component of each cell's ability to produce energy. It is also a powerful antioxidant - a chemical that "mops up" potentially harmful substances. 

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 Newsletter

 I don't know about you but chronic fatigue is one of the worst parts of living with Fibromyalgia. I hate the days of feeling like I'm glued to my bed or couch and even thought of getting up is exhausting. 
I've seen great results with Malic Acid, a natural ingredient generally found in sour fruits such as green apples and grapes, malic acid works with magnesium to produce ATP – our body’s source of energy. Biologists at Georgia State University have even referred to it as the ‘energy currency of life’.  I know I’m not alone when I say I could use a little more ‘energy currency’.
For those suffering from Fibromyalgia, malic acid offers even more than a boost in much needed energy.  According to a 1995 study in the Journal of Rheumatology, Fibromyalgia patients treated with a combination of malic acid and magnesium saw significant reductions in the severity of pain & tenderness.  Less pain and tenderness equals a happier me this summer.
Of course, there are other ways to boost your energy this summer, and we’ll get into those in in the coming weeks.  In the meantime, malic acid is a great place to start.  It packs the one two punch of increased energy and decreased pain/tenderness for Fibromyalgia sufferers.
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A personal note from Vicky
We have quite a few people joining our mailing list this week so welcome.
New classes We have now started the 5.35pm class on a Monday.  I will start the Tuesday evening 7.30 class as soon as I have enough people to make it viable and that would be 6 people.  Could you let me know if you would like to change to a Tuesday or add another class? I have decided against the Thursday morning class and am waiting to see if there is enough interest from local businesses to run a Monday lunchtime class.
Read on - also 

  • Exercise for Weight Loss, 
  • Video of the week: A Lower back release.  
  • Success Story

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GMI Daily Edition: 6/02/14

GMI Daily Edition: 6/03/14

GMI Daily Edition: 6/04/14 

GMI Newsletter: 6/5/14

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Wedding 2000
Next weekend I shall be away again, visiting our daughter and son-in-law in Somerset where they are celebrating their 14th wedding anniverary with a ceremony to renew their marriage vows.  So I will be posting early again before I go.

 Fibro hugz
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.
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