“Do it now! Sometimes later, becomes never.” We have all the heard the sayings such as “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” or “if not now, when?” I know that for me personally over the years I have had so many good intentions particularly in relation to Continue Reading
Awareness
Dry Body Brushing and Fibromyalgia – Fibro Bodies
The Benefits of Dry Body Brushing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue is often associated with toxic overload and therefore, finding ways to reduce the toxins in our bodies is crucial to good health. Dry Body Brushing is a great addition to your daily routine. Many of us opt for a massage Continue Reading
Taking Care Of Your Brain and Your Emotional Health – Fibro Mind
Health Check for Your Brain & Emotional Mind As we mark World Mental Health Day, I got thinking about how our physical condition impacts on our mental state. Our feelings of frustration, anxiety and anger all come from our emotional mind as opposed to our physical body. I am preaching Continue Reading
Going “Gaga” for Fibromyalgia & Raising Awareness – Lady Gaga Fibro
Lady Gaga “comes out” as a Fibro Fighter Have you noticed the media frenzy this past week? Fibromyalgia is trendy!! Lady Gaga declared on her Twitter feed that she too, battles with Fibromyalgia. As she opened up about her chronic pain, her cancelled tour dates and stay in hospital; social Continue Reading
How You Can Embrace The New Season – Fibro Season
“Seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness” ~Keats If I had to pick a favourite season, I think that Autumn would win hands down. The beautiful colours of the changing scenery and the gathering of the harvest has the power to take my breath away. Who can resist those lovely walks? Continue Reading
Pain Is So Much More Than Physical… – Fibro Pain
Where do you feel your pain? It’s so much more than physical – you know it!!! According to the Oxford Dictionary, the number one meaning for the word pain is “Highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury.” For those of us who battle with chronic pain, we can Continue Reading
Does Your Pain Have a Purpose? Fibro Pain
Hard to believe that our pain actually could have a purpose? But, hold that thought… This time 2 years ago, I was just days away from a car accident which would have a dramatic effect on my life in terms of both physical and emotional pain. Thankfully, I was not Continue Reading
Explaining Fibromyalgia to Family & Friends
….it’s not that easy! When it comes to Explaining Fibromyalgia to Family & Friends, it’s a tough one. It isn’t something that comes easily to them or even to you for that matter. No matter how long you have battled with the condition, the reality is that you will always Continue Reading
Why Staying in Your Comfort Zone Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be – Fibro Warrior
Who doesn’t love their comfort zone? You know the place; where it’s all cosy, warm, snuggly and safe, very safe! When you are battling a chronic condition, our comfort zone is our sanctuary. It is the place where we know our limitations. We recognise our abilities, so don’t really have Continue Reading
Fibromyalgia Is The Least Of My Worries
Words I never thought I would hear myself say… …that at this moment in time, Fibromyalgia is the least of my worries – yep, you heard it right. This post is well and truly from the heart. The tears fall as I type. I am not sure if you can Continue Reading