Hi Fibro Warriors There has never been a bigger platform to raise awareness and knowledge of chronic pain conditions such as Fibro. Dedicated accounts and forums offer support and information…
Now that we have covered the theory of DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Part 1 and Part 2, we can now focus on the 4 sections of DBT. This post will…
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Sharon Reese Chud, has written a very interesting article about treating Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is globalized pain and sensitivity all over the body in the musculoskeletal system. Traditional…
Here is one we can all relate to … In my story, My Long Journey to Diagnosis, I explain just how traumatic my journey to diagnosis was. The medical gaslighting…
A recent study published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases found that substitution therapy of vitamin D improved musculoskeletal symptoms, depression, and quality of life for chronically spread patient…
Oh summer! It's time for many to cool down in the pool, burgers on the barbecue and long walks on the beach. However, summer heat and moisture can lead to…
Yoga movement and respiration, visualization and techniques of relaxation can decrease suffering and fatigue, lead to deeper sleep and stress. Inadequate exercises may cause increased distress, but adapted yoga should…
Diane Lewis enjoyed wild-kayaking off Vancouver Island's north-western coast, in the middle of tumultuous greens, and the remains of First Nations houses and villages, when she didn't help her patients…
Pilates can be an effective way of building muscle strength and relieving chronic muscle tension in people with fibromyalgia. Although many believe that Pilates' approach focuses on abdominal muscles, the…
"To feel my best, I must stretch daily. It makes me smoother, relaxed and energy-free, "said Diane Lewis, an eager backpacker and kayaker before being in a pileup of three…