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

» Continue reading: Omega-3 Fish Oil and Rapid Heartbeats

I know this post has nothing to do with fibromyalgia.  However, I saw a link to this story from someone on Twitter and felt I needed to spread the word.

According to a MSNBC article today, roughly 100 Manatees, both young and old, have died during the month of January due to the unusual cold weather Florida has been experiencing.

Manatees are protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act because of declining numbers over time. The state in 2009 counted 3,802 manatees.

The above article is short, but covers some good facts. I encourage you to take a few moments to read about their plight.

Here is a link to a Manatee charity organization – Save the Manatee Club who is endorsed by Jimmy Buffet and has been around since 1981.

» Continue reading: Manatees in Florida need our help