In todays Daily Dose of Health And Wellness we talk about weather changes and how they can affect chronic pain. We also talk about if certain climates are better or worse with chronic pain.
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Food Additives And Chemicals To Avoid When Chronically Ill. FibroTV Podcast #16
In this episode we talk about food additives and chemicals to avoid when chronically ill. Not only can food additives and chemicals cause chronic illness symptoms to be worse, for some it is the source of their chronic illness so it should not be something to ignore. Continue reading
Not Sick Enough by Jen Reynolds
As I was packing to move I found this old poem I wrote when I was very very ill. For those of you that are new here to FibroTV, I have made many lifestyle changes which have helped me manage my long list of symptoms associated with fibromyalgia and lupus. (To read about some of these changes I made click here) When I wrote this poem I was in bed most of the time, had just lost my job working at Disney that I worked at for 10 years, on 12 medications, and living with my parents waiting for my SSDI to be approved. Writing helped me cope and was a great tool to help me express myself during this time of struggle. I thought I would share it with you all.
With Love,
Jen Reynolds
Why waiting for a cure is the WORST thing you can do when chronically ill. Create your own miracle!
This is going to be a more personal blog because I really feel I need to use my own personal experience to motivate people. I hope by telling my story it will encourage people to empower themselves and take personal responsibility for their health. Some people will love this blog post and some will hate it. I will tell you one thing before you read on. I am going to be brutally honest because I would rather lose a few people with my honesty than lose thousands or people to bad health and unnecessary suffering.
Today I woke up and did my same old routine. Sat up in my bed and thanked The Universe/God for another day on this earth but today something was different. I was just saying the words and not feeling them. Because I knew what I had to do today. Go back to the doctors for the results of my tests last week and get some additional test done at the hospital. Continue reading
FIbroTV Episode 7 The Depression and Chronic Illness Connection
In FibroTV Episode 7 We talk about the depression and Chronic Illness connection, The difference between situational depression and chronic depression, and tools to manage depression that include traditional and nontraditional methods.
The Highly Sensitive Person And Chronic Illness Connection
A couple years ago I was visiting a friend and she said something to me that made me think! She said “Jen you notice everything around you, you are constantly turning your head when you hear the slightest noise, when I talk it is almost like you can feel me talk because the look on your face is so intense and expresses my emotions that I am feeling, and you are always adjusting your hair and you clothes like they bother you.” I looked at her and said. “I thought everyone was like that!” That day I found out that everyone is not like that and started to do some research. Continue reading
Choosing Your Battles Wisely With Chronic Illness
If you don’t want to “sweat the small stuff,” it’s critical that you choose
your battles wisely. If you do, there will come a day when you’ll rarely feel
the need to do battle at all.
~Richard Carlson~
When you are chronically ill, stress is the enemy. The less stress in your life the less pain, flareups, and emotional challenges that you will have to deal with. Everyday we face choices about how we handle situations and people in our lives. How we handle our dilemmas can make a huge difference in our quality of life. Continue reading
Fibrotv Podcast Episode 6 How To Take The Compliment “You Look Great” When You Feel Not So Great!
In Fibrotv Episode 6 we talk about how to take a compliment about your looks when you are not feeling well. We also talk about founder and owner of www.butyoudontlooksick.com Christine Miserandino’s Lupus Walk Fundraising Page. For more information about the walk and how you can help please visit http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Miserandino/miserandino. For our natural health and you segment we talk about “fibrofog” and the benefits of cocoanut oil with cognitive memory problems.
FibroTV Podcast Episode 5 Having To Prove You Are Sick To Family And Loved Ones
In Fibrotv Episode 5 we talk about Having to prove you are sick to your family and loved ones when you have a chronic invisible illness and the emotions that sometimes are attached to that. We also introduce our new segment “The Chronic Daily News” That updates you on the happenings of the many social network support sites in cyber space. We also talk about foods that have natural pain killing properties.
Fibrotv Podcast Episode 4 Social Networking For Support
In FibroTV Episode 4 Jen Reynolds talks about using social media as a support system and proper etiquette when using social networks as a support system for chronic illness. Also Jen gives away one of her own secret natural treatments for pain and inflammation that has had positive results.
