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FMS News 12/07/14

Do messages always reach their destination?  I often wonder.  We can be reasonably certain that the postal system will deliver our birthday cards, get well cards and the occasional letter and will certainly deliver the unwanted bills (if we haven't chosen to go paperless, or even if we have!) Emails, we are assured have been sent, presumably arrive but can be ignored!  I know I get a lot that I decide not to read!!  I just hope my messages to those on my emailing list do not go unheeded and unread.


Maybe the old message in a bottle wasn't such a bad idea!  Somebody, somewhere would read it when it landed.
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WORDz for the WEEK

176.  Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday.
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 From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

What's going on in your body when you exercise? What causes that awful crash afterward? See what a review of medical studies shows and how strong the evidence is, below.
Also this week, what it's like to live with unrefreshing sleep, and a look at sleep disorders that are common in us.
Take care of yourself!

http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/3053b1c207000162c800314e.htm
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Cooking With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Keys to Kitchen Survival (1 of 9)

When you have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, cooking poses several challenges -- standing in the kitchen can cause pain and wear you out; problems with short-term memory and multi-tasking make it hard to follow the steps of even a simple recipe; and it's easy to get frustrated and overwhelmed with the whole process. It's tempting to avoid it altogether, but to eat a healthy diet, you've got to cook.
I've found some things that make cooking easier for me and I hope they help you, too. At the end of this article, there's a link to where you can share the tips that help you survive in the kitchen.

http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/copingwithfmscfs/ss/cooking.htm#

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“I Think I Have A Meditation Disability” : The Last Best Cure #IV

Donna’s going to start her year of using mind/body techniques and acupuncture to return joy to her life (and hopefully improve her health) with an 8-week mindfulness-based-stress-reduction (MBSR) course. First, though, she’s going to have a private meeting with a meditation instructor. It’s a good idea. She’s a bit of a mess, actually. Her mind is racing, she’s beating herself up constantly, she can’t calm down; in short, she thinks she’s probably about the last person that would benefit from this approach. She could use a little extra help.
Her meditation instructor turns out to have an interesting past.  Twenty years earlier Trish Magyari turned to mind/body practices after being struck by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia.

Read more:  http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/07/02/think-meditation-disability-last-best-cure-iv/
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Are You Ready to Reimagine a Healthier You?
Introducing the new WebMD app for iPhone.

Packed with more health tools to help you lead a healthier life including a new health improvement program personalized to your health goals, a daily healthy living magazine based on your lifestyle interests, easy access to health tools like Symptom Checker and First Aid Essentials, and find any doctor, hospital, or pharmacy based on your location.
Being a healthier you just got more fun.

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Brief Report From Dr. Prigden on the Fibromyalgia Antiviral Trial – and the Future Chronic Fatigue Syndrome One
 It’s not too much to say that if successful, the Pridgen antiviral trials for Fibromyalgia would be a paradigm changer – turning FM from a poorly treated central nervous system disorder to a  disorder characterized by a (hopefully) treatable herpesvirus infection.
Is it a breakthrough? The results look good so far – stay tuned!
Pridgen’s approach is new in several ways. Not only has no one targeted herpesviruses in FM before, but the  herpesvirus Pridgen is targeting, herpes simplex virus, is one no one has connected with either FM or ME/CFS before.

See more at: http://simmaronresearch.com/2014/06/brief-report-dr-prigden-fibromyalgia-trial-future-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-trial/#sthash.yM1MCI1w.ATVr5kxA.dpuf
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Function restoration benefits for fibromyalgia in musculoskeletal disorders

Functional restoration programmes (FRPs) may help to suppress fibromyalgia in some patients with chronic disabling occupational musculoskeletal disorders (CDOMD), but more may need to be done to overcome longer-term related disability, research suggests.
The research team found that nearly half (41%) of 117 CDOMD patients with comorbid fibromyalgia no longer met criteria for the comorbidity at discharge from an FRP involving approximately 160 hours of physical and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Read more: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140609/Function-restoration-benefits-for-fibromyalgia-in-musculoskeletal-disorders.aspx
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Practical Living with Fibromyalgia - By Maurice S Clarke
An insight into daily living with Fibromyalgia as experienced by sufferers, their partners and carers
Written by the founder of Fibromyalgia-Support Net web site this free book is based on the stages and experiences of Fibromyalgia as seen through the eyes of sufferers and their partners.
This unique publication sets out in 15 chapters to give you hints and tips about how to improve your life with Fibromyalgia in it.
(A long way down the page is a button which says "Apply for Free E-Book".)

http://fibromyalgia-support.com/book/
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OMERACT Analysis Categorizes Fibro Patients by Symptom Groups
A series of statistical analyses of data from 581 patients with fibromyalgia suggests that they can be placed into one of four groups according to the severity of core symptom domains.
The patients completed a comprehensive symptom profile guided by recommendations from the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) fibromyalgia working group. They were categorized by the investigators as having low symptom intensity, moderate symptoms with relatively little negative mood, moderate symptoms with more negative mood or high symptom intensity.

Learn more: http://www.painmedicinenews.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=Clinical%2BPain%2BMedicine&d_id=82&i=June+2014&i_id=1066&a_id=27612
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How To Make LAVENDER ICED TEA and why you should be drinking it

Lavender tea can help ease insomnia. Lavender tea can help calm nervousness and anxiety. It’s also used to alleviate stress and uplift flagging spirits. Lavender tea may help treat an upset stomach, as well as flatulence and colic. It may also be used to treat stomach infections, bowel infections, helps alleviate depression and can combat serious migraine headaches. Lavender tea, when applied topically, can help alleviate colds, cough, asthma, bronchitis and similar problems in the respiratory system. Lavender tea also helps induce sweating and consequently reduce the body temperature during fever. The beneficial properties of lavender include: flavonoids, tannins, courmarines, and essential oil containing camphor, geraniol and  linalool. Fresh lavender is usually available from your local health food store like Whole Foods, TRADERJoe’s etc.

http://www.naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/2014/04/make-lavender-iced-tea-drinking.html
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The Brain Boosting B-12: Hydroxocobalamin
 Hydroxocobalamin (hi-DROX-oh-koe-BAHL-a-min) is a natural and uniquely powerful form of vitamin B-12. Clinical studies and practice have shown it can help to improve cognitive functioning, fight fatigue, promote hearthealth, and more.
Vitamin B-12 is an essential nutrient needed to make red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body, the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve cells, and various proteins. It also plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism. Yet, despite its importance to overall health, vitamin B-12 deficiency is relatively common. It is estimated that up to 15% of the general population may be deficient in B-12 - and more among those with chronic illnesses.

Read more: http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=15118
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Improving Sleep: A guide to a good night's rest

Conquer the common enemies of sleep, avoid costly "sleep debt," and get the rest your body and mind need for good health.
A good night's sleep is essential for your health and well-being. Getting too little sleep can cause numerous problems. Lack of sleep not only affects alertness and energy, but it weakens your body's defenses against infection, increases anxiety, and boosts your risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. It's also a safety issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that 1 in 24 adults say they have recently fallen asleep while driving.

Learn ore: http://view.mail.health.harvard.edu/?j=fe691772716506757714&m=febb15747d630d7a&ls=fdc0157373650279701d707261&l=fe651576776607747416&s=fdf31576706505787c12717c&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe2217797366037a701171&r=0
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How Dangerous Is Sleep Deprivation, Really?

You know that feeling when you don’t sleep well, and you wake up feeling cranky, over-emotional, and over-tired? This is only a hint of what that sleep deprivation is doing to your body. If you don’t sleep well, it’s going to lead to health issues, both mental and physical, plain and simple.
In fact, I believe sleep is every bit as important for optimal health as healthy food, pure water, and exercise, and I’m not alone in that sentiment. While the exact mechanisms of sleep are still quite a mystery, increasing research is showing that your body’s sleep-wake cycle, or circadian rhythm, plays a central role in multiple body processes. . . .

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/03/27/sleep-deprivation-risks.aspx
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Avocado Uses and Health Benefits Infographic

http://www.mercola.com/infographics/avocado-uses-health-benefits.htm
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Epsom Salt Uses & Benefits
What is Epsom salt?
Epsom salt, named for 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.
Studies have shown that magnesium and sulfate are both readily absorbed through the skin, making Epsom salt baths an easy and ideal way to enjoy the amazing health benefits (*1). Magnesium plays a number of roles in the body including regulating the activity of over 325 enzymes, reducing inflammation, helping MUSCLE and nerve function and helping to prevent artery hardening.
Sulfates help improve the absorption of nutrients, flush toxins and help ease migraine headaches.
What are the health benefits of using Epsom salt?

Find out: http://www.saltworks.us/salt_info/epsom-uses-benefits.asp
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Reasons why you're always tired

Lack of sleep isn't the only thing sapping your energy. Little things you do (and don't do) can exhaust
you both mentally and physically, which can make getting through your day a chore. Here, experts reveal common bad habits that can make you feel tired, plus simple lifestyle tweaks that will put the pep back in your step.

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20818045,00.html?xid=mindandmood07082014

Next: You skip exercise when you're tired
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How Religion and Spirituality Affect Our Health
A look at the research shows that both can help us—in different ways
Many people use the terms “religious” and “spiritual” interchangeably, but studies show that they affect our wellness in markedly different ways. There is a difference between managing your outward behavior and managing your inward emotions, and both affect your soul.

See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/how-religion-and-spirituality-affect-our-health
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Healing with Reiki in Hospitals

The healing art of reiki is finding a surprising new home—high-tech western hospitals.
In today’s hospitals, we see a brilliant show of hands—from the dexterity of a finely trained surgeon to the strong and efficient handiwork of a nurse. Soon, more hospitals might be adding the balancing touch of a reiki practitioner to their ranks.
Pamela Miles, a reiki master with 27 years of experience, advises Western health care professionals on how they can use this Japanese practice of “laying-on hands” to help ease pain, relieve stress, and speed recovery.

See more at: http://spiritualityhealth.com/articles/healing-reiki-hospitals
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A personal note from Vicky
Here we are as promised a picture of the happy couple and me in a hat!
We had a wonderful day.  There was rain but only when it didn’t matter.  The Crowley family had worked so hard and it was all the little touches that really made a difference. I’d say the day was perfect and the best wedding I’ve ever been to.  My daughter stood up and did a reading and paced it just right.  My husband had written a poem and people said they felt like clapping after he had delivered it but of course that’s not really done in Church.
The granite worktop has been fitted into the kitchen and so apart from the splash back we are there. Not the best three months of my life but it is beautiful.
The Tuesday evening class is getting going and will be at the new time of 7.45pm from today as the Brownies have the hall before us and just need a bit go time to clear up.

Also:
  • REMEMBER IT’S COMPETITION TIME!!!
  • Education - Why do people stretch?
  • Video of the week: The Lying Side Plank.
  • Success story:  Linda Stewart

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Claiming Benefits

Visit our brand new up dated Benefits section for a range of advice.

http://www.ukfibromyalgia.com/support/claiming-benefits.html
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Turn2us is a free service that helps people in financial need to access welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations.
Our website can help you find financial support, quickly and easily, based on your circumstances. It features a free and easy to use Benefits Calculator, Grants Search and other information and resources.

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/
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GMI Daily: 7/05/14

GMI Daily: 7/06/14

GMI Daily: 7/07/14

Why wait another day to start growing FOOD?

GMI Daily: 7/09/14

GMI Daily: 7/10/14

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Despite multitudinous computer problems, solved eventually by my son, I have managed a blog 4 U!  Read, mark and learn.
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.
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 05/07/14

Here beginneth the second half of 2014.  Where have the last six months gone?  How time flies!  Summer is here to be enjoyed, but sun worshipping should be undertaken in small doses!
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WORDz for the WEEK

 175.  You cannot find peace by avoidig life.
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From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

 It's already started in my neighborhood - random explosions that make me jump out of my skin and can kick up pain and other symptoms. I hate to bag on something as beloved as 4th of July fireworks, but they can really make our lives unpleasant! See what can help you get through the next couple of weeks, below.
Also this week: you may have heard the term "diagnosis of exclusion," but do you really understand what it means? Get a definition as well as what illnesses are generally excluded before FMS & ME/CFS are diagnosed; also, learn all about a supplement that helps some of us alleviate symptoms.
Down in Featured Articles, you'll find some books and products that I like and thought you might be interested in as well.
Take care of yourself!

http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/3053a887860001e25000314d.htm

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Drug Repurposing I: Antibiotics to Reduce Microglial Activation in ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia? 
The quickest way to relief
 for FM and ME/CFS
 is probably
drug repurposing

 Tetracycline antibiotics are generally used to treat bacterial infections, but animal studies indicate that some tetracycline antibiotics are effective microglial inhibitors and have anti-inflammatory properties.  The microglia protect the neurons by calling up powerful immune and neurotoxic factors in times of danger, but chronic microglial activation can contribute to pain sensitization and neuroinflammation.  Some researchers believe chronic microglial activation is producing neuroinflammation in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.

 Read more: http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/06/28/drug-repurposing-antibiotics-reduce-microglial-activation-mecfs-fibromyalgia/
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Combating Overwhelm, Resistance, or Listlessness in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 

 Do you ever feel resistant and overwhelmed in response to some everyday needs or tasks such as: Taking a rest break when you know your body needs it? Refilling your pills or charting your progress as you are trying to get better? Maybe even simple tasks such as brushing your teeth or getting ready for bed? Part of it is that the flu-like symptoms and brain fog of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) or Fibromyalgia (FM) make any seemingly easy task more difficult. Another part of it—the part I want to offer some help for in this article—is that the brains of people with ME/CFS or FM work differently from those of healthy people.

 Read more: http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/06/30/combating-overwhelm-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/
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Fermenting Health: How A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patient Reversed Decades of Gut Problems – From Home 
Audrey’s Story 
Audrey & her husband
In 1984 I was diagnosed with Epstein Barr Virus after sudden onset of symptoms and tested positive for herpes zoster and Coxsackie.  I suffered severe gut issues (candida from years of antibiotics, acid reflux, cramping, bloating) as well as severe brain fog that I have lived with 24/7 for 30 years.  I also started experiencing severe allergies and skin rashes, especially to environment stuff, as well as chemical sensitivity.  Prior to diagnosis, my diet consisted of wheat, sugar, dairy, carbs, etc. Audrey and her husband I was given Meyers cocktail IVs and high doses of vitamin C with no relief.  I researched and began a nutritional program, eliminating wheat, sugar, and dairy from my diet.  My gut issues were less after about 1 year, but were never gone.

 Read more: http://www.cortjohnson.org/blog/2014/07/01/fermenting-health-chronic-fatigiue-reversing-gut-problems-fermented-foods/
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The Pain of Fibromyalgia
John Molot
It’s summer time, and like everyone else, I can’t wait to have a holiday.  Mine is starting today.  It’s time to get away and relax. But what am I really getting away from?  Not my family or my friends – I love those guys and worry about them wherever I am. I need to get away from work, but I love my job.  I love what I do and I am proud of what I have accomplished.  So, why do I  need a holiday?

 http://johnmolot.com/pain/?utm_source=Pain+blog&utm_campaign=War+Against+Pollution
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 Your Team of Advisors: Who's who?

 Today is a very exciting day for PatientsLikeMe. We're thrilled to announce our first-ever PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors, a group of 14 fellow members chosen to work with us this year on research-related initiatives. 
What will they be doing? They'll be giving regular feedback about how PatientsLikeMe research can be even more helpful. This includes creating a "guide" that highlights new standards for researchers to better engage with patients like you.

 http://view.email.patientslikeme.com/?j=febc1777706c027b&m=fe851271726d037476&ls=fe52177370620d797c12&l=ff3b15737564&s=fe5f15707d6c06747114&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe931c707761067f7c&utm_medium=email&utm_source=announement&utm_campaign=team_of_advisors_20140627
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Fibromyalgia "Is All in Your Head" and Other Abusive Nonsense 

 Personally, I ignore the “it’s all in your head” chatter regarding fibromyalgia. In fact, I don’t even give that comment the time of day. Why bother with such nonsense?
It’s simple to brush off such rude and ignorant comments when they come from strangers. But that’s not always the case. What if insensitive and hurtful words are cast your way by those close to you?

 Read more: http://www.prohealth.com/em/EM070314F/index.cfm?slvor=11890.1159920.0.1.0.110434

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 Yoga: Fight stress and find serenity

 Is yoga right for you? It is if you want to fight stress, get fit and stay healthy.
Your mobile phone is ringing, your boss wants to talk to you and your partner wants to know what's for dinner. Stress and anxiety are everywhere. If they're getting the best of you, you might want to hit the mat and give yoga a try.
Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines stretching exercises, controlled breathing and relaxation. Yoga can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve heart function. And almost anyone can do it.

 http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/yoga/art-20044733
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 Chronic Illness and Disorders Recovery Through Yoga 
Tracey O'Hara
If you suffer with a chronic illness or condition you're sure to find Tracey O'Hara's healing yoga sessions an essential component on your path towards wellness 
This is a transcendent yoga session and it is unlike anything you are likely to have imagined. This is not an exercise class, this is a healing session.

 Read more:  http://www.youtube.com/user/yogaonthepath/featured

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 Awaken Your Aliveness

 Tracey O'Hara is a gift from heaven.
Gentle . . . loving . . . joyful . . . transformative, Tracey is all this and more. Hers is a path towards wellness you'll want to travel over and over again.

This transcendent yoga session is unlike anything you are likely to have imagined. This is not an exercise class, this is a healing session involving just you and Tracey. A session you'll want to view over and over again. In fact, that is just what Tracey recommends. Watch it at least twice a week for at least three weeks and you will likely be amazed at its impact in helping you on your own path towards wellness.

 http://vimeo.com/ondemand/awakenyouraliveness

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 Soothe your aching back and get healing relief that lasts.
 Let the doctors of Harvard Medical School show you how today’s treatment advances can halt back pain and help prevent back problems from recurring.
Back pain is one of the most common painful conditions men and women face.  When it occurs, you want relief. You want the aches to stop and your life to start again.
The good news is that there are more treatment options than ever.  To get the most benefit, it's important to choose the therapy that's appropriate for your back problem.

 http://www.health.harvard.edu/promotions/harvard-health-publications/back-pain-finding-solutions-for-your-aching-back
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Message on LinkedIn from Simone Moszkowicz

 "Forget about 18 tender points! This is where Fibromyalgia REALLY hurts!"

 Simone is Founder of the website Fibromodem and Editor of the e-mag called LIVING WELL WITH FIBROMYALGIA.  She calls herself Purple Law Lady.

 http://fibromodem.com/
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 Yogurt buyers beware: 'All Natural' yogurt products found to contain aspartame and artificial colors
If you're buying so-called "All Natural" yogurt sold at the grocery store, you might assume the phrase means the product contains nothing artificial or synthetic. After all, that's the definition of "all natural."

 Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/045791_all_natural_yogurt_aspartame_Yoplait.html
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Carrots contain compounds that boost vision, prevent cognitive decline and more

 The carrot is native to Europe and southwestern Asia, but has been cultivated worldwide for over 2,000 years. It bears a crunchy taproot that is usually oranincorporated ge in color, but can also be purple, red, white or yellow. These taproots are commonly into salads, cooked meals and even beverages.

 Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/045782_carrots_cognitive_decline_sharper_vision.html

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 The Cool Herb
Guess which Herb is “Cool”?
Here are a few hints:

  • The United States produces about 7 million pounds of this plant a year.
  • Washington State, USA grows 16,000 acres annually.
  • This herb was found in Egyptian pyramids and is mentioned in the Bible.
  • This herb is safe to use for medicine and food, easy to grow and totally delicious!
  • 90% of the oil harvested from this plant is used for oral care and confections (only 1 drop of this oil will flavor one tube of toothpaste).

Perhaps by now you have guessed that I am speaking of Peppermint - a very “cool” herb. This lush, rich green herb will take the heat out of a bee sting, cool a sunburn, reduce a fever, and simply help you feel cooler on a hot day. Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross of spearmint and watermint, and has been used medicinally for many centuries.

 Why is Peppermint Such a Valuable, Hard-Working Herb?
Find out: http://www.earthclinic.com/Herbs/peppermint-the-cool-medicinal-herb.html
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 ESA claimants subject to massive increase in sanctions

 Employment and support allowance (ESA) claimants in the work-related activity group (WRAG) are being subjected to a massively increased sanctions regime that deliberately targets the most vulnerable. Sanctions, primarily aimed at claimants on the work programme who have mental health conditions or learning difficulties, have quadrupled in the course of a year, even though referrals to the programme have fallen by 43%.
The number of sanctions rose from 1,102 a month in December 2012 to 4,789 a month in December 2013, the most recent date figures are available for.

 Read more: http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/2829-esa-claimants-subject-to-massive-increase-in-sanctions
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 Nicola's Note

 Hello everyone,  Thanks to all who came to the summer gathering in Faygate on 22 June, it was a pleasure to spend some social time with you and share good food, Tai Chi and Qigong training and lots of laughter. Our classes are now winding down towards the summer break. New courses are running over a slightly shorter duration, with everyone finishing off the first week in August.  We return in September with a new term, details will be sent on in early August. You can view over the July 2014 calendar here. Thanks for reading and happy training, regards, Nicola.

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To those of you in the USA I hope you had a good Independence Day yesterday. Wimbledon finals are upon us in England - nailbiting stuff! Yesterday was the hottest day of the year and despite rain last night it looks like today could be fine.  So I must fiish off and get myself out there!!
Fibro Hugz to all

Stella
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