Roughly 70% of our immune system lives in our digestive tract. This is why many experts believe in the brain-gut connection and firmly believe that what we eat affects the way we think, feel, and act. For those living with fibromyalgia, it’s important to know and understand that what we put into our body directly …
There are many symptoms of fibromyalgia, and these symptoms can vary from person to person. Some of the main symptoms experienced by a majority of people living with fibromyalgia are listed here.
There are various ways to manage chronic pain due to fibromyalgia. One of the easiest ways to do it is by using a pain cream of some sort. It’s good to have various options when managing pain, so let’s look at the best topical creams for fibromyalgia. Benefits of Topical Creams There are several benefits …
No matter how successfully you manage fibromyalgia symptoms, a flare is inevitable. Whether you lie in bed/on the couch and rest or you go about your typical day during a flare, these are must-have items to minimize fibromyalgia flares. Why a Flare Kit? When you’re experiencing a flare, it can be difficult to concentrate let …
Getting sleep is difficult for those living with fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses. The little sleep we do get is oftentimes not quality sleep, and it’s essential for our bodies to get sleep in order to heal. When pain levels are high, it’s hard to sleep; however, when we don’t get restful sleep, our pain levels …
Self-care is essential, but it’s even more critical when our bodies are living with a chronic illness. In addition to time for resting, we need products that will help us heal and recover from whatever symptoms are ailing us. There are various gift-giving holidays throughout the year (in addition to your birthday), so here are …
Aaahhhh…nighttime. That sweet time of the day you’ve been looking forward to ALL day. As the long hours have stretched throughout the day, you’ve been thinking about getting home and simply relaxing your aching joints. And after the kids have been tucked into bed, you finally get to slip in between your bed sheets and …
Sex is everywhere in today’s world. It forces its way into every facet of life whether we notice it or not. We are exposed to sex in marketing tactics, on the big screen, in music, and more. Everywhere a person looks there is sex in some way, shape, or form. It’s hard to escape its …
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