Are you AWARE of one of the best resources for Fibromyalgia information on the web?
The National Fibromyalgia Association is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality of life for people with Fibromyalgia. Their website has been a great resource for me as an FM patient, advocate, and support group leader. The NFA is focused on creating programs dedicated to spreading Fibromyalgia Awareness, like the Fibro Focus events that took place last year, which my support group was fortunate to participate in.
The NFA truly is the leading authority on Fibromyalgia, so when they asked me to help spread the word about the free online version of Fibromyalgia AWARE magazine, I was more than happy to help.
Fibromyalgia AWARE Magazine
Published by the National Fibromyalgia Association, Fibromyalgia AWARE is the first and only consumer magazine dedicated to the subject of fibromyalgia.
The comprehensive publication offers straightforward, insightful information and support. This reliable resource will help to improve the quality of life for people affected by fibromyalgia. The magazine includes:
- The latest news in research
- Helpful information on general health and well-being
- A balanced approach to treatment options
- Lifestyle and self-management techniques
As a non-profit organization, the NFA relies on purchases of the print version of the magazine to help them continue their mission. But now they are offering a free online version to reach and help as many people as possible.
Now we all have free access to the great stories and editorial produced in each quarterly issue. For example, here is a small sample of what you can find in the Winter 2009/10 issue of Fibromyalgia AWARE:
- Making the Invisible Visible: The Science Behind Fibromyalgia
- How to LIve a Balanced Life: Lessons from Practice of Tai Chi
- Your Best Night’s Sleep: Tips to Get the Rest You Need
- Making the Right Online Connections
There is even a special section dedicated to Disability – determining if it is right for you, dealing with the myths and landmines.
So there you have it. Quality information from a quality organization. Bravo to the NFA for creating this free online version and making this valuable information more accessible. I am happy to support their efforts and get the word out to all of you.
If you haven’t already, click on the link above to the Winter issue and get your free copy. Happy reading!
Thank you so much for sharing information about the NFA and our new FREE online version of Fibromyalgia AWARE magazine! I am so proud of the staff and volunteers here at the NFA—they work so hard—and it means a lot to have their efforts supported by others in the FM community! Thank you for all you do to help people with FM!!!
Thanks Lynne. I am always happy to support the efforts of the NFA. I have firsthand knowledge of how great you and your staff are. You have much to be proud of. Thanks for all YOU do!
I was misdiagnosed with Fibromyalgia for 7 full years. Turns out a simple test for lead and arsenic and an entire year of products that “leached” those toxins form my system, along with other products to strengthen and rebuild my affected body organs and I feel like a kid again and I’m 49 years old! Please read these few paragraphs – could change everything for you.
I went 7 years misdiagnosed by tradtional doctors and I had ZERO interest in natural medicine until that’s what so easily discovered; treated; cured and gave me my life back.
I have nothing at all to sell – just so you know. There are a ton of ways to get lead and arsenic in our bodies and there are easy ways to get rid of it. I write today as a service to others I hope, so they can be tested for lead; arsenic and/or other heavy metals within their systems.
Why not one traditional doctor did a test like this but only prescribed medicines that did nothing but “mask” the problems, I don’t know. I find it disturbing to think there’s that many doctors who would rather profit from other’s illnesses than truly treat them. I’m also by the way, not against traditional doctors – they are useful but only the ones who also know the body can heal itself when given the right things to assist it. Do chemical compounds going into an all-natural body make much sense to you? How did we get so dupted into believing pharmaceuticals are the best and first way to go with a physical problem? Seriously, ask yourself this and give it some deep thought.
I could barely sit up anymore; hands and feet in excuiating pain; backaches; stiff/sore neck always; migraines weekly + some; weakness overall; muscle cramps/aches everywhere. My bones started to dislocate and kept dislocating no matter how many times a chiropractor put them in place. My Husband had to help me dress and undress so I could go to work for 8 hours a day which was like living through hell. He had to prop me up in bed – wedge rolled towels under my neck; knees; dislocated shoulder, etc. It was miserable and I finally decided I no longer wanted to live for any reason – every day was the same and I felt as though I was actually getting worse (which the doctors who had misdiagnosed me said wouldn’t happen).
So meantime, I planned my own suicide in 2001 and only by the Grace of God, did I meet a doctor – a chiropractor with extended training in Homeopathy and other healing modalities. He knew the best way to find out why bones don’t stay in place and why muscles don’t do their job in keeping them in place. He used Kinesiology; chiropractic; herbs; homeopathics; exercise; diet, etc. to get me back on track. He’s located in Reno, NV and Tahoe City, CA but there are many other doctors throughout the USA and abroad that also do these things.
Seriously, how long have we heard about the problem of Fibromyalgia? It’s a huge money maker and it physically and emotionally takes people’s lives from them (not through death, but through the ability and desire to live a full life).
If you want to remain sick and deal with all you must deal with, by all means continue on but if you want your life back, get tested to see what level of metals exists in your body and then find out how to get rid of them. If your doctor doesn’t know or “scoffs” at this – go to one who does and is willing to do what’s needed. It’s not that difficult to get rid of metals and it can take a while but it will completely work and you’ll be “you” again.
Thank you for your time and reading this. I hope it not only gives you your life back but blesses you in many ways.
So, WHAT did you do to detox from all the heavy metal poisonings??? I need some answers on how to do this the cheapest way. I lost my job in Nov,. due to this, and am almost homeless b/c of no money…please write and tell me what you did to get better!!! Thank you in advance!!
Julie, the holistic chiropractor I was seeing put me on a Takesumi detox. Here is a post I wrote about it last year: https://www.fibrohaven.com/2009/03/18/fibromyalgia-improvement-with-takesumi-detox/. It is very inexpensive and is the gentlest way to detox according to my chiro. I did have some side effects, but we managed them by adjusting the dosage. I know you can purchase it online, but without the counsel of my chiro, I am not sure if I would have know the right dose to take. Keep this in mind. I recommend a medical professional guides you in your detox. I hope this helps Julie. Best of luck to you!
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