I won’t do too many personal posts on this blog because they may very well end up being “pity me” posts. That is the last thing another sufferer of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome wants to hear – someone whining about their aches and pains when they are suffering the same or worse.
Thankfully, this post is a positive one! Approximately 60 days ago (give or take a few days), my husband and I started to take Omega-3 Fish Oil 1000mg (300mg Omega-3) softgels. The main reason was the potential in heart health. For unknown reasons, my heart would speed up like a rabbit’s heart on speed. It frequently did it right after I climbed into bed as was about to drift off. While it wasn’t painful, it was uncomfy and a little scary. I know I’m about 100 lbs overweight (long story), but still one’s heart shouldn’t go
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It’s 2:30 am and you awake from a deep slumber. What woke you? A dog barking, a train in the distance, or nothing in particular? You sigh and shift your tired and achy body to try and find a more comfortable position. Falling back asleep is proving elusive. This is what … the 4th time this week? ARGH!
Symptoms akin to insomnia are common for those of us who suffer from fibromyalgia. What is worse is that your daytime energy drains faster and faster. And OTC sleeping medications (and even prescribed ones) just leave you groggy and feeling lousy the next morning.
What can you do? You need sleep … desperately!
Researchers have found how the natural chemicals in our bodies help us fall asleep and stay asleep, MT1 and MT2 receptors in the brain. They have been revisiting an old drug that, when taken at a very low dose, can help deep
» Continue reading: New Hope for A Good Night’s Sleep
A specific research on the effects of particular foods on patients with fibromyalgia has not been conducted, but it is widely accepted that healthy and balanced diet with plenty of energy-boosting and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables is foremost to self-management.
In fact, a lot of patients have reportedly managed their symptoms exceptionally well just by eating a good balanced diet that allows their body to function at its peak condition.
A diet low in fat and refined carbohydrates has been generally endorsed by dieticians to minimize lethargy; a generous helping of fruits and vegetables can help boost energy levels, alertness and immunity.
Although research are not yet definite, there are foods that experts say fibromyalgia patients must avoid so as not to aggravate their symptoms at the
» Continue reading: Manage Fibromyalgia Pain with Your Diet
