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Why Do We Do What We Do?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

“It’s a tough time: we want everything to be just right, but in our haste to provide the best for our loved ones, we often neglect the one person closest to us – ourselves.” Holidays – including both preparation and … Continue reading →

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Self-Care and Cold Weather

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Falling temperatures don’t just signal winter’s approach: many of us find that cold weather exacerbates our fibromyalgia symptoms, increasing our levels of fatigue and pain. Moreover, the dangers posed by sleet, ice, and snow conspire to keep fibromites indoors during … Continue reading →

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Clothing and Emotional Security – How What You Wear Affects Who You “Are” (2 of 4)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Recently I posted an article on shopping our closets: identifying the clothing we all own that best fits and flatters us and storing or discarding the rest. Today we’ll talk about why presenting our properly-clothed bodies to the world is … Continue reading →

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Appreciating Our Worlds and Ourselves

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Let’s talk some more about emotions and the roles they can play in developing coping strategies. Recent research demonstrates that both anger and sadness can exacerbate pain. In turn, positive emotions like joy and satisfaction can help pain levels from … Continue reading →

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Perception, Reality, and Memes: How Do We Shape Our Worlds?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

It’s often said – especially online – that “Perception is reality.” Whatever we think we see, or hear, or understand colors the reality of what is actually present. In other words, each of us interprets reality in our own way, … Continue reading →

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How Do You Cope?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

The exciting results of a Swedish study on living with fibromyalgia were recently released – and despite the small number of participants, the findings are fascinating! [Here's the abstract, in case you don't want to read the entire article.] Dr. … Continue reading →

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Altruism: When Selflessness Becomes Selfishness — and Why That’s Okay

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

When we don’t feel well – physically, mentally, emotionally – we tend to lash out at others. Sometimes we attack loved ones, other times we go after anyone who happens to draw our attention. Sometimes, though, it’s more subtle than … Continue reading →

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What Are We Supposed to Eat, Anyway? (2 of 2)

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Earlier this week I posted about some of the diets commonly followed by hopeful fibromites – and why these plans aren’t likely to alleviate our symptoms. Specifically, I discussed gluten-free, no-nightshade, vegan, and “Candida-killing” diets and their potential effects on … Continue reading →

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What Are We Supposed to Eat, Anyway? (1 of 2)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

It seems that every few days, another set of dietary recommendations for fibromites makes an appearance. Sometimes raw or vegan diets are promoted, other days we’re told to skip nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, etc.) or gluten. And the Candida-yeast-overgrowth hypothesis … Continue reading →

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Why Your Mood Might Matter

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

A study published last fall in Arthritis Care and Research has found that one’s tolerance for pain is associated with one’s emotional state: that is, the more angry or sad you are, the more pain you are likely to feel. … Continue reading →

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