FMS eNews 13/06/15

At last!  My new bathroom is completed.  For the last week we have been back in our own bedroom, with the bathroom still lacking a washbasin!  But not any more. It was a joy, this morning, to use the walk-in shower/bath with rising seat and spa jets.  Sheer indulgence, I know, but a great 80th birthday reward!!

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WORDz for the WEEK

224. The most humble rationale for our existence is the willingness to assist others who have no bearing on our own existence.

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Can We Do the Things We Want to Do?

We've all had to give up things that we want in our lives because of our illnesses. But how much do we have to lose? Can we find ways to keep some of it?
We each have to answer that for ourselves, based on our symptoms and their severity.
This week, we focus is on ideas for re-claiming some of those things by adapting them to better suit us. And I'm not talking about the things that have to get done -- these are the things we choose to do because they enrich our lives.
Take care of yourself!
Adrienne Dellwo - Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Expert

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The Health Benefits of Peanuts and Peanut Butter

Do you like peanuts and peanut butter? I do. They're good for you because they're loaded with healthy fats and proteins. Today, I'm starting off with an article about the health benefits of peanuts.
Shereen Lehman, MS - Nutrition Expert

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Bring greater awareness of Fibromyalgia to the British public

Have you signed this petition yet?  If not, be like Aunty Acid and do it now - and share on Facebook.

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ADRENAL FATIGUE BASICS

Adrenal function plays a significant role in your body’s overall function. The two tiny little triangular glands that sit above each kidney will play a direct role in the function of these areas below. The comments in ( ) will represent the common symptoms felt with the underlying bodily imbalance.

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How A Traumatic Brain Injury Can Lead To Fibromyalgia

Any brain injury can result in garbled or mixed signals to the various centers in the body and thus result in a misdiagnosed case of fibromyalgia. The real question is this, “Is fibromyalgia a result of a brain injury or another condition?” 

Doctors are divided on their beliefs as to the possibility of fibromyalgia being related to a brain injury. .
Since the brain controls our pain sensors many believe that fibromyalgia could be a direct result of a brain injury. Again, even a mild bump to the head can cause injury, even if the bump barely hurt.

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How to Survive Summer if You Have Fibromyalgia

Here we are again. It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the New Year and yet somehow summer is almost upon us again. Not that I’m complaining, I love summer. Warm summer nights, barbeques, bonfires, flip flops – what’s not to like? 
Unfortunately, if you’re one of the many fibromyalgia sufferers whose symptoms flare up during the summer months, there is a lot not to like.
According to a recent study, as much as 70% of fibromyalgia patients report a surge in their symptoms during summer or winter. Changes in barometric pressure have also been reported to trigger flare-ups, so when those summer storms roll in your body may be in for a storm of its own. So what can you do to battle the flare-up in symptoms that summer may bring? Here are six effective strategies for relieving your symptoms and minimizing summer’s impact on your fibromyalgia.

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Posts, Polls, Recovery Stories and Resources: Health Rising’s Forums at 2 1/2 (Months) 

Over 1300 registrations, 650 threads and almost 3,000 posts later  Health Rising’s Forums  have come a long way in 2 1/2 months. If you’re just registered for the blog you may be missing out on some good material.  If you’re registered and haven’t been by lately –  do come by again. A lot has happened on the Health Rising Forums in the last couple of months. Here’s some of it. 
Blogs 
We’re frequently running shorter blog–length articles on the Forums. Recent ones include . . . . . . .

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13 Homemade Bread Recipes – Never Buy Bread Again

We found an awesome page full of home-made bread recipes, courtesy of our friends over at Common Sense Homesteading.
If you have never made your own bread – you should give it a go! Not only is making bread a quintessential “off grid skill”, there’s nothing quite like the aroma and taste of bread when it is super-fresh from the oven. These 13 recipes will keep you ‘spoilt for choice’ with all the variety you need to persuade you to skip the store and stay home on the ranch.
Another thing about making your own bread – that is actually pretty important from a health point of view – is that you get to control exactly what goes into it. This might turn out to be a big deal in the modern age of weird additives sneaking their way into food. Why wait for the “powers that be” to get round to banning some weird chemical after we have all been guinea pigs? 
They only ever seem to do so after the damage has been done… for example Azodicarbonamide, known by the E number E927, is considered a respiratory sensitizer and has been banned in the EU – but is still in use in the USA as a flour additive!

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10 Signs You Have an Autoimmune Disease and How to Reverse It

Autoimmune conditions affect an astonishing 50 million people in the USA alone – the majority of whom are women. 
Autoimmune diseases are considered a top 10 leading cause of death in women under the age of 65.
Many people don’t know just how many of the serious conditions of the modern age are autoimmune conditions.They come in many different varieties, including rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes, thyroid disease, lupus, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, and more, and can cause many different types of symptoms all over the body that range from mild to severe in nature. But what are they, what causes them, and how can they be treated?

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Amazing Health Benefits Of Aloe Vera

I’ve been researching the incredible Aloe Vera and discovering more reasons to love it than ever before. In particular, I discovered two fantastic “best of class” pages that give you an absolute wealth of useful information and inspiration:
Mike Adams “The Health Ranger” absolutely raves about Aloe Vera He calls it …“the most impressive medicinal herb that nature has ever created.” He cites the impressive qualities of the plant – giving a huge list.

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The Age of Aspartame May Be Coming To An End As More Health Risks Are Confirmed

Just because something is touted as “sugar free”, does it mean it’s healthy? Recent studies have shown that not only does artificial sweetener intake have an association with diabetes, it also increases the risk for heart, kidney, and brain damage. [2]
Aspartame was an accidental discovery by the G.D. Searle Company (a pharmaceutical company) back in 1969, reporting that aspartame was an “organic compound with a profound sucrose like taste”. In the 1970s, several studies were done on aspartame revealing truly terrifying results. G.D. Searle submitted false results to the FDA because the studies showed that aspartame intake caused death and grand mal seizures in their test subjects (infant monkeys). Other studies revealed that aspartame caused neurotoxicity and brain damage. Despite being banned twice by the FDA, aspartame is once again legal and being consumed by potentially millions of people all over the world.

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10 Nutritionist-Approved Ways To Eat Healthier At A Barbecue

Mayo-laden side salads, mystery meat hot dogs and greasy potato chips are all staples at summer cookouts, which can make healthfully navigating a barbecue a little tough. But it's not impossible! Check out these dietician-approved tips for filling up by the grill in a nutritious way.

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Are You Suffering from Mitochondrial Dysfunction? 

MitoQ is an exciting advance in CoQ antioxidant technology that has been extensively researched over the last decade. 
Research has focused on its beneficial effects for people with poor mitochondrial function.
Why MitoQ Supplements?

• Slows free radical damage associated with aging 
• 847 times more effective than any other CoQ10 formulation on the market
• Improves energy levels
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• Targets mitochondria, the cellular power plant
• Supports optimal organ health
• Over a decade of research

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FM HealthWatch - June 10, 2015

The Future Fibromyalgia Drugs? Pharmaceutical Source Predicts Four Drug Approvals in Coming Years 
Learn about four drugs, currently being tested, that are expected to gain approval for treating fibromyalgia. 
Read More »
Plus other rticles.

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Fibromyalgia and Cognitive Problems

Managing Cognitive Fatigue
Fibromyalgia and Cognitive ProblemsPain is generally considered the primary symptom of fibromyalgia, but I feel there is another one equal to, if not worse than, pain. That symptom is fatigue.
Now I know everyone has different levels of pain, fatigue, and all the other symptoms. So this may vary from person to person. 
But the thing about pain is that to a certain extent you can push through it and still get things done. There are pain medicines that can help get rid of, or at least curb, the amount of pain that we feel. There are topical ointments and lotions that help with pain. Heat and/or cold can help with pain.
But what helps fatigue?

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Coping With Fibromyalgia Morning Stiffness

The Daily Struggle of Morning Stiffness
Coping With Fibromyalgia Morning StiffnessIt is another day when my schedule demands that my feet hit the ground running, when in fact walking is a chore. I know I am not alone because 90% of those suffering from fibromyalgia experience frequent and chronic morning pain and stiffness.
Fibromyalgia morning stiffness is exacerbated by pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances, and is among the top complaints of FM sufferers. Although doctors tend to list it as a “minor symptom,” those of us who deal with it on a regular basis understand that it is anything but “minor” and in fact, is often debilitating. It can be a deciding factor to a person’s lifestyle when the ability to “get going” in the morning is severely hindered.

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How Fibromyalgia Impacts Your Family

We Are Not the Only Ones Who Are Suffering
How Fibromyalgia Impacts Your FamilyWhen you are suffering, when you are in pain, when you walk around exhausted all the time, it is very easy to get wrapped up in yourself and your own suffering.
It is easy to center your thinking on how your life has been affected by fibromyalgia – this is completely normal human behavior. But I feel it is important to remember that we are not the only ones who are suffering.
Our family and our loved ones are also very much affected by this terrible illness. They often have to make sacrifices to help us. They suffer because we suffer. It would be unhealthy for our relationships with them to become consumed with our own suffering, and not recognize theirs.

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Quantum Leap in Viral Detection Could Impact ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia 

“I firmly believe that new technology drives science and generally has a much larger impact than individual basic science discoveries.” Stephen Elledge

Breakthrough findings in an individual disorder are special, but developing new technology that expands our ability to understand many diseases is something else entirely. It provides the potential to make a difference on a truly vast scale. Those types of breakthroughs are coming with increasing frequency.

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The London Fibro Clinic

M​y name is Daniel Austen ​and ​​many of you will know me from my ​15 years as the Clinic Manager for ​late ​Professor John Davies at the London and Bristol Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Clinic​s​.
Since Professor John Davies death 2 y
ears ago I've been working with Dr Chris Jenner at his London Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Clinic and our goal is still the same - to provide patients with the best treatment​s​ possible, much ​of which is still unknown to many doctors. 
I wanted to let you know that we are now able to offer 
reductions on our prices to patients without medical insurance and even bigger ​price ​reductions to patients on Disability Benefits, OAP​'s and students.* 
For some patients who are too ill to travel to London, we also offer telephone consultations. Please ask about this and any other questions you might have​ on the details below. 
For further information, please call us on - 0207 118 0350, email us on info@thefibroclinic.com or visit our website
Kind regards,
Dan Austen
*This only applies to Disability Benefits, OAP and students who don't have medical insurance that would cover their treatment.

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Welcome

Welcome to the Fibro Diva Report. This site is open to men and women, young and old. The only reason it is called "The Fibro Diva Report" is the webmaster is a woman.
This site represents the spinoff of FACES [the Fibromyalgia Association Created for Education and Self-help].  
Fibro Diva is a person with Fibromyalgia [PWF] with many years’ experience as an advocate for pwf [people with Fibromyalgia], disabled police officers and as a minority pain management advocate.
People with the chronic pain of Fibromyalgia deserve safe, effective pain management information and treatment options.
This site is provided for informational purposes only. 
Patients should always consult their physician for medical advice and treatment and their lawyers for legal advice on any potential or pending litigation.

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Special: The Truth About Bodily Noises

Fibromyalgia Articles

Chronic Pain Articles 1

Chronic Pain Articles 2

Sleep Well Articles

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Newsletter! June 12th, 2015

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No comments on the weather this week.  One day, I sat out in the garden!!!

I hope you are as well as you can be.  Keep exploring aids to better health.  Please let me know of any successes.
All good wishes

Stella

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Contact: fmsstella@gmail.com

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N.B. The links on this my FMS eNews blog are in the BROWN text, usually in the title of each article but occasionally elsewhere too. Some titles have no links in which case the title is in PURPLE like the dividers.  This blog gives just a taster of each article which can be viewed in full through its link.  If you have any navigation problems, let me know. 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.

FMS eNews 06/06/15

The bathroom is ALMOST finished!!!  What a marathon it has been!  Hopefully another day or two and we will be able to use it and return to our bedroom!  We have been sleeping elsewhere for the last three weeks!  

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WORDz for the WEEK

223. You can't explain something you don't understand.

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 Testing Exercise Limits; Benefits of Mindfulness

We know that too much exertion is one of the worst things for someone with ME/CFS, but some researchers think testing exercise limits may be a key to finding the right kind of treatment for the disease. That's below, and farther down you'll find a lot more information on exercise.
Also this week, a look at how a state of mind called mindfulness could improve some aspects of fibromyalgia. That article includes my own experiences with mindfulness and how it's helped me over the years. Right below that is a look at what research says about some other mind-body treatments.
Take care of yourself!
Adrienne Dellwo - Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Expert

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3 June 2015 Newsletter - Insecure, Low Pay Jobs To Stop ESA Claimants Watching Jeremy Kyle Plus Death Statistics May Never Be Seen

The boss of Britain’s largest welfare to work provider believes that claimants are better off in low paid, insecure temporary work “rather than sat at home watching Jeremy Kyle”.
He also argues that the government have to get the “people who are technically unfit to work, back to work” and believes that the appointment of Maximus to carry out employment and support allowance (ESA) medical assessments will lead to an extra 2.5 million people being sent to his company.
Death statistics and dangerous guides.
How many of those millions will end up being sanctioned and suffering a dramatic decline in their health – or even dying – as a result will probably never be known.
In fact, even the ESA death statistics that the government already holds may never be seen, now that the DWP have launched a last minute appeal against an order to publish them. If the DWP are determined not to release the figures, they can drag out the appeals process for a decade or more.
In reality, more lives may have been put at risk by sanctions than we realised, as it has now become clear that work programme providers have failed to follow guidelines that say they must have a face-to-face meeting with vulnerable ESA claimants before referring them for a sanction.
Further details of what providers must do will be in an updated version of our ESA sanctions guide, which will be in the members’ area by Monday.
There will also be updated versions of our ESA guides available from Monday. These will take account of new and –in our view – dangerous guidance issued to decision makers on how to take into account the effects of work-related activities when making submissions about the vital ‘substantial risk’ regulations. These regulations are one of the most important routes into the support group, especially for claimants with mental health conditions.

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Bring greater awareness of Fibromyalgia to the British public

Please sign this petition.
Fibromyalgia is an incurable, often degenerative, life limiting condition and sufferers often find that a lack of awareness increases their suffering. For this reason we would like the British broadcasters to feature stories and information on Fibromyalgia more frequently to raise awareness.

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10 Causes Of Fibromyalgia Your Doctor May Not Know About

It's estimated that fibromyalgia affects approximately 10 million people in the United States. Fibromyalgia is classically characterized by chronic pain, particularly muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog or cognitive impairment, depression and painful tender points throughout the body.
Conventional medicine has yet to uncover the cause of fibromyalgia and only offers management of symptoms through pain medications and antidepressants.
Functional medicine, on the other hand, looks to find the root cause of fibromyalgia and other chronic diseases, treating the problem at the root level to restore the patient to health. As a functional medicine physician, I've helped many patients recover from fibromyalgia.  Below are the top ten root causes of fibromyalgia I see in my clinic.

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Issue No. 14.  International Awareness Day Events.

Here is the June Edition of the magazine. We couldn't begin to cover all the Awareness Events that took place. We hope you enjoy and it encourages to get others involved in the future. If you read using the html (web) version please could we ask you to 'follow' and 'like'. X Beth Urmston
PDF Version 
Message from the Editor
By the time this magazine is published May will be over and all the events will be complete. From a personal point of view I am sure this year has held more promise, there have been more events than ever before. There have been more Facebook postings than previous years. Awareness is growing. Those with FM/ME/CFS are more aware that it is in our hands to do something to help raise  awareness in the non FM community.
For previous versions of Fbro Flare Magazine see the bookcase. 

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Welcome to the June Issue of Living Well with Fibromyalgia

Last issue, I was feeling sorry for myself and allowing all of you to wallow as well - that's pretty much what the Invisible Tears issue was all about...letting you know that you aren't alone with those feelings. BUT that was last issue...
This issue is all about letting you know that you aren't alone in FIGHTING BACK! You have joined the ranks of a very special group of people - people who have the willpower to make their lives better, not just for one day but, for the rest of their lives.
YOU are part of this group. How do I know? Many other people very like yourself have fought back to the point where they feel better, where they have regained control of their lives. You need only enough strength to take the first step today. One day at a time; one step at a time.

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Fibromyalgia and Magnesium Treatments

While there isn’t a cure for fibromyalgia, there are many treatments that can help to relieve the symptoms of the debilitating condition. Patients suffer with pain, lack of energy, sleep disorders, joint pain, muscle pain and more when they have fibromyalgia. Many doctors prescribe medications that are designed to help control the flare ups and provide some pain relief.
Medications may include corticosteroids, NSAIDS and even good old fashioned acetaminophen. Many people find great relief from such medications, others however, may find that these treatments aren’t working for them at all.
The truth is, there are as many treatments as there are individuals. Fibromyalgia and magnesium treatments are one alternative therapy that many people are trying and with good results.

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Medications and Treatment for Fibromyalgia

If you suffer from fibromyalgia, or you know someone that does, you may have been looking at the various ways that you can deal with the pain and pressure that happens as a result of the disease. So what treatments are out there? What medications might you be put on if you’re dealing with the problems that are related to fibromyalgia? Here’s a brief look at some of the treatments that are utilized for fibromyalgia symptoms.

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Coping with Chronic Pain and Depression, By: Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead, LMFT, ACRPS, CADC-II

The Role of Depression
Many people with chronic pain frequently become depressed due to living with under treated or mistreated pain symptoms.
Living with chronic pain over a long period of time often creates problems with a person’s thinking and emotions; their behavior can become irrational or dysfunctional and often mismanage their feelings. As a result, they have urges to act out in self-defeating, impulsive or compulsive behaviors in order to cope with their depression which impacts all their relationships.

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Bringing Forth Understanding: ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Artists Showcased in Powerful Exhibit 

Art communicates faster and more completely than any other realm of human endeavor. It has the ability to prompt the recognition of truths you were not completely aware of. That’s certainly what the 2015 ME Artists Showcase at M.E. Again did for me. Gwen Duda
Created by Gwen Duda, a professional Canadian artist diagnosed with both chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia at the age of 35, M.E. Again is dedicated to displaying the artwork, stories and experiences of people with ME/CFS and FM.

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Fibromyalgia Bad: Fibromyalgia with Migraine – Really Bad 

There’s something about migraines and fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Migraines aren’t usually talked about as major comorbid disorders with these diseases but recent studies suggest, however, that migraine may be one of the most, if not the most, common comorbid disorder for both of these illnesses.  These studies – most of them fairly small – have suggested that from 20-30% of people with FM and as many of 80% of people with chronic fatigue syndrome may experience migraines. Tension type headaches commonly co-occur with migraines in FM and ME/CFS One study suggested that most people with ME/CFS, FM and/or GWI who experience tension headaches (dull head pain, pressure around the forehead, tenderness around the forehead and scalp) also experience migraines. Frequent tension headaches alone can induce an overall hypersensitivity to pain.

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ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia As Functionally Impairing As Major Diseases in Medical World 

The term functionally somatic syndrome does not have a great history. A 1999 Annals of Internal Medicine article stated that one of the factors perpetuating FSS’s like ME/CFS, GWS and FM is “the belief that one has a serious disease”.  Times have changed, though. The 2015 study cited below is a “functional somatic syndrome” study that aimed to prove that FSS’s are, in fact, serious disorders. Compared to the “well-defined medical diseases” the FSS’s are mysteries in the medical world. It simply describes FSS’s such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome as being disorders without “sufficient explanatory pathology”.

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30 Enemies Of A Good Night's Sleep

Despite our best attempts to set a healthy bedtime routine, some nights things just don't work out as planned.
The reasons why can be painful, stressful or downright hilarious, but no matter which way you slice it, you pull yourself out of bed the following morning less than ready to take on the day. We reached out to HuffPost Lifestyle's Facebook community to find out what robs them of their quality shut-eye most often. Here are 30 things they had to share (and don't forget to scroll down to learn more about what you can do to keep these distractions at bay and finally get the sleep you need).

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Welcome from LDN Expert and LDNscience Founder Moshe Rogosnitzky

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural issue of our LDNscience newsletter. Thirteen years have passed since I initiated the first ever clinical trial for low dose naltrexone (LDN) at Penn State University. Eight years later, I launched LDNscience.org to ensure accurate dissemination of LDN information to doctors and patients worldwide.

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Juvenile Fibromyalgia

Definition
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.

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Welcome to the June 2015 UK Fibromyalgia Research  Newsletter

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We have certainly had an improvement in the weather.  Flaming June!?  Sunshine uplifts the spirit.  Let's enjoy it while we can - it won't last!!!
Have a good week.
Take care
Stella

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Contact: fmsstella@gmail.com

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N.B. The links on this my FMS eNews blog are in the BROWN text, usually in the title of each article but occasionally elsewhere too. Some titles have no links in which case the title is in PURPLE like the dividers.  This blog gives just a taster of each article which can be viewed in full through its link.  If you have any navigation problems, let me know.
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.
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