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Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Starting the New Year with Fatigue?
Hello Everyone,
I have not posted updates for some time now. One of my new goals includes taking time to post on my blog site.
Did you start the new year with deep exhaustion? You know that exhaustion that is steady or waxes and wanes for months. This isn't everyday tiredness, it's profound fatigue that severely impacts your life. And nothing seems to help-not sleep, stress management or a vacation. This seems to be a diagnosis dilemma for some doctors. In order to receive a CFS diagnosis, you need that degree of fatigue plus four of the following symptoms for at least six months: substantial difficulties with memory or concentration, severe headaches, muscle and joint pain, chronic sore throat, feeling wiped out after even slight exertion, unrefreshing sleep and tender lymph nodes. In the beginning I even experienced trouble speaking, dizziness and irritable-bowel issues. The severity of the symptoms varies from person to person, although even those with mild CFS can struggle with normal activities like walking up a flight of stairs or reading a novel and even feel worse after making an effort.
Some people feel heavily sedated (without taking medications) and are housebound for weeks, months, and years. I know you have heard the term brain fog...how about brain mud! The hardest part is justifying why we can't just snap out of it with a little rest or sleep. There is a difference between being tired and feeling exhausted, it is like you are one step away from feeling comatose.
I have come a long way from when I first started experiencing all sorts of symptoms, I hope you find this encouraging. While I have shown significant improvement, I am in no way over my Chronic Fatigue or Fibromyalgia. Sadly, there's no one-size-fits-all solution and the best you can do is try to get ahead of it with a program that eases pain, boosts stamina and reduces stress. I have not tried going to an immunologist or an infectious disease specialist. Those options are still on my list to consider.
Meanwhile, I know this disease is isolating, so try connecting with people who understand where you are coming from, it can make all the difference on how you approach your health treatment.
One key tip: PACE yourself, even when you feel almost normal.
I hope and pray you have a fatigue and pain free day.
68P5X9ABQPEE
I have not posted updates for some time now. One of my new goals includes taking time to post on my blog site.
Did you start the new year with deep exhaustion? You know that exhaustion that is steady or waxes and wanes for months. This isn't everyday tiredness, it's profound fatigue that severely impacts your life. And nothing seems to help-not sleep, stress management or a vacation. This seems to be a diagnosis dilemma for some doctors. In order to receive a CFS diagnosis, you need that degree of fatigue plus four of the following symptoms for at least six months: substantial difficulties with memory or concentration, severe headaches, muscle and joint pain, chronic sore throat, feeling wiped out after even slight exertion, unrefreshing sleep and tender lymph nodes. In the beginning I even experienced trouble speaking, dizziness and irritable-bowel issues. The severity of the symptoms varies from person to person, although even those with mild CFS can struggle with normal activities like walking up a flight of stairs or reading a novel and even feel worse after making an effort.
Some people feel heavily sedated (without taking medications) and are housebound for weeks, months, and years. I know you have heard the term brain fog...how about brain mud! The hardest part is justifying why we can't just snap out of it with a little rest or sleep. There is a difference between being tired and feeling exhausted, it is like you are one step away from feeling comatose.
I have come a long way from when I first started experiencing all sorts of symptoms, I hope you find this encouraging. While I have shown significant improvement, I am in no way over my Chronic Fatigue or Fibromyalgia. Sadly, there's no one-size-fits-all solution and the best you can do is try to get ahead of it with a program that eases pain, boosts stamina and reduces stress. I have not tried going to an immunologist or an infectious disease specialist. Those options are still on my list to consider.
Meanwhile, I know this disease is isolating, so try connecting with people who understand where you are coming from, it can make all the difference on how you approach your health treatment.
One key tip: PACE yourself, even when you feel almost normal.
I hope and pray you have a fatigue and pain free day.
68P5X9ABQPEE
Is There A Connection Between Gluten Allergies And Chronic Fatigue?
Is There A Connection Between Gluten Allergies And Chronic Fatigue?
(written by Guest: Amanda Tradwick)
The connection between allergies to gluten and chronic fatigue syndrome is suspected but still not widely studied. Because many of the symptoms overlap—especially digestive issues, mouth sores, overwhelming fatigue and narcolepsy---it is possible that you may have Celiac’s Disease (severe allergies to gluten) and be misdiagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It is also possible that these two conditions are indeed related and that dealing with the gluten sensitivity may alleviate some of the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue.
It appears that people who develop Chronic Fatigue Syndrome usually have weakened adrenal glands. Because people with weakened adrenal glands also are vulnerable to allergies and other conditions related to weakened immune systems, the connection between gluten sensitivities and Chronic Fatigue is very possible. Is one condition causal? We aren’t sure, but we do know that a high percentage of the people who are diagnosed with Celiac’s Disease (gluten sensitivities) also are diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
In some cases, people (with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) who were not diagnosed with Celiac’s Disease saw improvements in health after they cut gluten out of their diets. Is this because the gluten was exacerbating the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue, or was this because gluten can trigger an immune system response n people who are gluten sensitive but who don’t actually have Celiac’s Disease? The scientific world isn’t sure what link exists between these conditions, but there is enough overlap to call attention to the possibility of a connection.
Why Not Try Going Gluten Free?
Whichever, the case, it’s wise to address the possibility of gluten sensitivity if you have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This can be accomplished through adherence to an elimination diet and careful record keeping. Many people find that their symptoms improve when they eat gluten-free. Even if eating gluten-free doesn’t eliminate all of your Chronic Fatigue symptoms, the improvement is sure to be welcomed.
What If Going Gluten Free Doesn’t Help?
Unfortunately, not everyone who goes gluten-free feels better. Some medial experts speculate that the switch to a gluten-free diet hasn’t been tried long enough to see if the results will come; others say that the condition came on because of gluten allergies, but the condition won’t go away just because you take gluten out of your diet. Think of heart disease; you may have developed heart disease because of an unhealthy diet, but changing your diet will only help your heart health somewhat. It won’t completely reverse the effects of years of eating a heart-unhealthy diet.
If you try going gluten-free, commit to trying it for a good three months before you decide if the change in diet has helped you or not. Keep good records and commit to a completely gluten-free diet so you won’t have any question in your mind as to whether the dietary change worked or not. It’s tough to go gluten-free, but once you get used to cooking and eating this way, it will become easier as you find substitutions for old favorites and get used to the new recipes.
About the author:
Amanda Tradwick is a grant researcher and writer for CollegeGrants.org. She has a Bachelor's degrees from the University of Delaware, and has recently finished research on college grants for single mothers and school grants for adults.
Positive Thinking: An Effective Anxiety Management Technique
Positive Thinking: An Effective Anxiety Management Technique by Guest Blogger Ryan Rivera
There are times when we feel a bit nervous, worried, or anxious. This is especially true when we are facing certain challenging events - or ”stressors” - like being called for a job interview, taking an examination, or performing in front of an audience. For most of us, we get anxious only when placed in such circumstances. But there are some who suffer anxiety in such a way that it inhibits their daily activities and makes regular functioning very hard. It becomes a problem especially when it interferes with sleep, and the reaction is on the extreme side. If you are one of those few, you should know that this disorder can be managed.
If you are suffering from an anxiety disorder, you may elicit some physical symptoms that could lead you to think that you are suffering from hypertension or cardiovascular diseases, thus increasing your anxiousness. Treatment is often tricky, and a lot of research is often done in helping to find ways to manage the disorder. Medications have been developed to prevent and lessen the secretions of the chemicals known to be responsible for feelings and behavior that affect mood and emotions. But sometimes, such disorders can be managed even without medication. Recent developments have looked towards the power of positive thinking as an effective technique in managing mood and emotions.
Positive thinking simply means being generally happy and having a positive outlook in life. Positive thinking often means doing away with all negativity and focusing on the good and positive things of daily life. So what makes positivity a great way of curbing anxiousness? Here are a few note-worthy points.
Shift in Focus
Too often, people who suffer from this debilitating emotional disorder are wrought with feelings of worry and fear. And these feelings are often brought about when one is pessimistic or has a negative outlook in life. When being in this state, the focus is more on the “bad” thought or the “awful” things that could happen – “What if I don’t get the job?” “What if I forget the things that I studied?” “What if I don’t reach the high notes?” With positive thinking, it shifts the focus to the affirmative side of the thought process. The focus is more on the good side, the good outcomes, or even the good expectations.
Builds up Confidence
More often than not, people who suffer from mood and emotional disorders can trace it back to confidence issues. Sufferers of these disorders often have very low self-esteem and confidence level. They are often shy and aren’t very assertive. This is due to the “war” that is happening in their minds, the war of the negative “what ifs”. But when you start to focus on the positive things, you will be able to build up your confidence and self-esteem. You can start, for example, by believing in yourself and your abilities. If you believed that you studied enough, then the dreaded exam will be a walk in the park. Your confidence will also show when you go out on that job interview, or when you go onstage to perform, and since you are not focusing on the negative vibes, your audience or interviewer’s focus will also be towards the positive things.
Stop Overanalyzing
Too often, when you think too much about something, a simple thing turns into something complicated. Sure, it’s good to think before you act, or to rationalize before deciding, but attacking something in your mind in all angles and weighing and re-weighing things will lead to worry, fear, and anxiousness. Something as simple as what to wear can be blown out of proportion into a body image issue. The premise of positive thinking is living life, not thinking about it. So when you use positivity as a way of managing your mood, you are actually trying to think less and live more.
Act on It
So you’ve decided to manage your anxiety and depression by starting to think positively. Positivity is pretty much like being happy: you have to decide on it and act on it. And like every decision, there has to be an action. Once you’ve made up your mind to control your emotions and your thoughts, to shift your focus to the positive side, and to believe in yourself, you need to put that into work. You need to act the part, so to speak. Despite what you may be feeling, you should keep it a point to act on your positive attitude.
Remember, the decision to manage this condition relies on the person suffering it. There is only one person who can control your mind and that is you. Positive thinking may seem easy to do, but it often needs a lot of effort and hard work on your part if you want it to work for you. And it will be a struggle. But the good thing about this treatment is, unlike medicines, there are no side-effects.
Ryan Rivera knows first-hand the effect of positive thinking on managing anxiety. As a former anxiety patient, he used and is still using this technique to overcome extreme anxiousness. Learn more of this technique at www.calmclinic.com.
There are times when we feel a bit nervous, worried, or anxious. This is especially true when we are facing certain challenging events - or ”stressors” - like being called for a job interview, taking an examination, or performing in front of an audience. For most of us, we get anxious only when placed in such circumstances. But there are some who suffer anxiety in such a way that it inhibits their daily activities and makes regular functioning very hard. It becomes a problem especially when it interferes with sleep, and the reaction is on the extreme side. If you are one of those few, you should know that this disorder can be managed.
If you are suffering from an anxiety disorder, you may elicit some physical symptoms that could lead you to think that you are suffering from hypertension or cardiovascular diseases, thus increasing your anxiousness. Treatment is often tricky, and a lot of research is often done in helping to find ways to manage the disorder. Medications have been developed to prevent and lessen the secretions of the chemicals known to be responsible for feelings and behavior that affect mood and emotions. But sometimes, such disorders can be managed even without medication. Recent developments have looked towards the power of positive thinking as an effective technique in managing mood and emotions.
Positive thinking simply means being generally happy and having a positive outlook in life. Positive thinking often means doing away with all negativity and focusing on the good and positive things of daily life. So what makes positivity a great way of curbing anxiousness? Here are a few note-worthy points.
Shift in Focus
Too often, people who suffer from this debilitating emotional disorder are wrought with feelings of worry and fear. And these feelings are often brought about when one is pessimistic or has a negative outlook in life. When being in this state, the focus is more on the “bad” thought or the “awful” things that could happen – “What if I don’t get the job?” “What if I forget the things that I studied?” “What if I don’t reach the high notes?” With positive thinking, it shifts the focus to the affirmative side of the thought process. The focus is more on the good side, the good outcomes, or even the good expectations.
Builds up Confidence
More often than not, people who suffer from mood and emotional disorders can trace it back to confidence issues. Sufferers of these disorders often have very low self-esteem and confidence level. They are often shy and aren’t very assertive. This is due to the “war” that is happening in their minds, the war of the negative “what ifs”. But when you start to focus on the positive things, you will be able to build up your confidence and self-esteem. You can start, for example, by believing in yourself and your abilities. If you believed that you studied enough, then the dreaded exam will be a walk in the park. Your confidence will also show when you go out on that job interview, or when you go onstage to perform, and since you are not focusing on the negative vibes, your audience or interviewer’s focus will also be towards the positive things.
Stop Overanalyzing
Too often, when you think too much about something, a simple thing turns into something complicated. Sure, it’s good to think before you act, or to rationalize before deciding, but attacking something in your mind in all angles and weighing and re-weighing things will lead to worry, fear, and anxiousness. Something as simple as what to wear can be blown out of proportion into a body image issue. The premise of positive thinking is living life, not thinking about it. So when you use positivity as a way of managing your mood, you are actually trying to think less and live more.
Act on It
So you’ve decided to manage your anxiety and depression by starting to think positively. Positivity is pretty much like being happy: you have to decide on it and act on it. And like every decision, there has to be an action. Once you’ve made up your mind to control your emotions and your thoughts, to shift your focus to the positive side, and to believe in yourself, you need to put that into work. You need to act the part, so to speak. Despite what you may be feeling, you should keep it a point to act on your positive attitude.
Remember, the decision to manage this condition relies on the person suffering it. There is only one person who can control your mind and that is you. Positive thinking may seem easy to do, but it often needs a lot of effort and hard work on your part if you want it to work for you. And it will be a struggle. But the good thing about this treatment is, unlike medicines, there are no side-effects.
Ryan Rivera knows first-hand the effect of positive thinking on managing anxiety. As a former anxiety patient, he used and is still using this technique to overcome extreme anxiousness. Learn more of this technique at www.calmclinic.com.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Election 2012
This guest post from Lenny Mcknight
Deciding to get Bellevue satellite internet is one of the best decisions that we have made. We are glad that we got it now, so that we can follow the presidential election of 2012. We have been able to log onto Google and read critiques about the debates. We have also been able to visit all of the candidate’s websites and read about their policies. I really like how all of the information is available on the internet so that we can read and stay up to date on what each candidate believes in and sees in America’s future. For the last election, we didn’t have the internet and relied on newspapers, television, etc. to follow all of the candidates. I really feel like we are much more engaged in the wonder freedom that we have to vote. I always exercise my freedom to vote. It is hard for me to believe that only one hundred years ago women weren’t allowed to vote. We have really come a long way. I also hope that nations that currently do not allow women to vote will see the injustice that is done and afford them the right.
Deciding to get Bellevue satellite internet is one of the best decisions that we have made. We are glad that we got it now, so that we can follow the presidential election of 2012. We have been able to log onto Google and read critiques about the debates. We have also been able to visit all of the candidate’s websites and read about their policies. I really like how all of the information is available on the internet so that we can read and stay up to date on what each candidate believes in and sees in America’s future. For the last election, we didn’t have the internet and relied on newspapers, television, etc. to follow all of the candidates. I really feel like we are much more engaged in the wonder freedom that we have to vote. I always exercise my freedom to vote. It is hard for me to believe that only one hundred years ago women weren’t allowed to vote. We have really come a long way. I also hope that nations that currently do not allow women to vote will see the injustice that is done and afford them the right.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Invitations
Invitations
Guest post from: Constance Rodgers
My daughter is getting married in eight months. We have decided on the venue for the reception, and we are going to have the ceremony at our small hometown church. So the major initial decisions have been made. We can now start working on the finer details. The main problem I seem to have is that my daughter is in medical school five hundred miles away. It is not like I can pick up something and have her look at it the same day. Neither can I go shopping with her on the spur of the moment. Most of our shopping trips have to be planned well in advance so it will not conflict with her school schedule. A friend suggested that we look for invitations online. Thank goodness we got internet service provider. I have been looking at many different websites and have been emailing my daughter when I find something I like. Then she can just go to the website and look at what I am considering. She has left details like the invitations to me because she just does not have the time to shop around and look. It is much faster for me to look things up and shoot her an email to check them out on the internet.
Guest post from: Constance Rodgers
My daughter is getting married in eight months. We have decided on the venue for the reception, and we are going to have the ceremony at our small hometown church. So the major initial decisions have been made. We can now start working on the finer details. The main problem I seem to have is that my daughter is in medical school five hundred miles away. It is not like I can pick up something and have her look at it the same day. Neither can I go shopping with her on the spur of the moment. Most of our shopping trips have to be planned well in advance so it will not conflict with her school schedule. A friend suggested that we look for invitations online. Thank goodness we got internet service provider. I have been looking at many different websites and have been emailing my daughter when I find something I like. Then she can just go to the website and look at what I am considering. She has left details like the invitations to me because she just does not have the time to shop around and look. It is much faster for me to look things up and shoot her an email to check them out on the internet.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Using Hatha Yoga to Soothe Symptoms of Fibromyalgia by Allison Gamble
Hello Everyone,
I would like to share this article written by Allison Gamble from psychologydegree.net. Allison has been curious student of psychology since high school. She brings her understanding of the mind to work in the weird world of internet marketing. I hope everyone enjoys reading information on Using Hatha Yoga to Soothe Symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia makes your entire body hurt. Your limbs become very difficult to move because of stiffness. Much of the pain is in the back, along the spine, often in both the muscles and in the nerves. Because the condition is chronic, it can last for years or even decades, and it affects every aspect of life. It doesn't take a psychology degree to see that people with fibromyalgia often find themselves in a catch-22. Exercise has been found to improve their condition, but being in so much pain, often along with crushing fatigue, exercise in itself is an agonizing endeavor. Hatha yoga allows you to set your own pace and intensity.
Hatha yoga is a form of yoga that was developed by a 15th century Indian sage. The term “Hatha” comes from the merging of two Sanskrit words: “ha,” which means “sun,” and “tha,” which means “moon.” It is traditionally known as a study in opposite forces, most significantly, the sun and the moon. In modern times it has been used to combine the use of force or pushing into and then holding a movement, as well as breathing and breath.
Unlike Pilates or ashtanga, hatha yoga focuses much more on the individual postures that are performed. The poses that are done and the shapes the body moves into are a primary focus. Other types of yoga focus more on controlling breathing, body movement or using props.
Hatha yoga is one of the few forms of exercise that fibro sufferers have been able to perform due to the fact that it is both gentle yet effective. Also, many people who have fibromyalgia find that their conditions worsen when performing cardio exercise, so hatha yoga fits the bill.
The Physical Side of Yoga
Hatha yoga places great importance on the breath itself, and utilizes oxygen coming into the body and reaching the extremities as a healing form of exercise. It is gentle, but at the same time it gets results. As the oxygen is breathed in, it oxygenates the blood. The blood then circulates throughout the body. By holding the different positions in hatha yoga, this oxygenated blood is directed to targeted areas in the body, depending on the location of the arms, legs, head, and torso. This also greatly improves the flow of lymph fluid. Whether you are moving or not, focusing on breathing helps your circulation, assists with body detoxification, and raises your level of energy.
One of the great benefits to yoga is that there are so many positions to choose from, so it never gets boring, which makes the exercise interesting and stimulating to both the brain and the body. Not only that, there are variations of the poses that are easy for those who may be unable to execute the more advanced positions. Some hatha yoga poses include:
• Yoga mudra – Kneel on your knees with your arms over your head on the ground and stretch.
• Child’s pose – This is also performed kneeling on the ground, but your arms are at your sides, pointing back, and your head is down.
• Corpse pose – This is intense relaxation – corpse pose involves breathing while lying on your back with the arms and legs relaxed.
The Mental Side of Yoga
Another wonderful aspect to yoga for those with fibromyalgia is that it is meditation. Often, the burden of the disease and lack of understanding, as well as not being able to perform daily tasks that unaffected people can, really takes its toll on the psyche. Hatha yoga provides an outlet and a way to meditate and clear the mind.
Meditation also helps with pain control. Those with fibromyalgia often deal with tremendous amounts of pain that conventional pain medication can't even touch. The meditative aspect of hatha yoga allows people to learn how to control their pain through calming the mind, stilling thoughts, and directing their focus.
Hatha yoga can help with sleeping problems as well. By helping to release toxins from the muscles and stretching out sore spots, the body becomes more relaxed and clean, and this in turn often lessens insomnia and makes sleep much easier.
Fibromyalgia is an obstacle, but it does not have to be the end of the road for you. Hatha yoga provides a safe, easy, low-impact method for exercising the body, stretching it, and becoming healthier. Always check with your doctor before performing any exercise to make sure that it is right for you.
I would like to share this article written by Allison Gamble from psychologydegree.net. Allison has been curious student of psychology since high school. She brings her understanding of the mind to work in the weird world of internet marketing. I hope everyone enjoys reading information on Using Hatha Yoga to Soothe Symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia makes your entire body hurt. Your limbs become very difficult to move because of stiffness. Much of the pain is in the back, along the spine, often in both the muscles and in the nerves. Because the condition is chronic, it can last for years or even decades, and it affects every aspect of life. It doesn't take a psychology degree to see that people with fibromyalgia often find themselves in a catch-22. Exercise has been found to improve their condition, but being in so much pain, often along with crushing fatigue, exercise in itself is an agonizing endeavor. Hatha yoga allows you to set your own pace and intensity.
Hatha yoga is a form of yoga that was developed by a 15th century Indian sage. The term “Hatha” comes from the merging of two Sanskrit words: “ha,” which means “sun,” and “tha,” which means “moon.” It is traditionally known as a study in opposite forces, most significantly, the sun and the moon. In modern times it has been used to combine the use of force or pushing into and then holding a movement, as well as breathing and breath.
Unlike Pilates or ashtanga, hatha yoga focuses much more on the individual postures that are performed. The poses that are done and the shapes the body moves into are a primary focus. Other types of yoga focus more on controlling breathing, body movement or using props.
Hatha yoga is one of the few forms of exercise that fibro sufferers have been able to perform due to the fact that it is both gentle yet effective. Also, many people who have fibromyalgia find that their conditions worsen when performing cardio exercise, so hatha yoga fits the bill.
The Physical Side of Yoga
Hatha yoga places great importance on the breath itself, and utilizes oxygen coming into the body and reaching the extremities as a healing form of exercise. It is gentle, but at the same time it gets results. As the oxygen is breathed in, it oxygenates the blood. The blood then circulates throughout the body. By holding the different positions in hatha yoga, this oxygenated blood is directed to targeted areas in the body, depending on the location of the arms, legs, head, and torso. This also greatly improves the flow of lymph fluid. Whether you are moving or not, focusing on breathing helps your circulation, assists with body detoxification, and raises your level of energy.
One of the great benefits to yoga is that there are so many positions to choose from, so it never gets boring, which makes the exercise interesting and stimulating to both the brain and the body. Not only that, there are variations of the poses that are easy for those who may be unable to execute the more advanced positions. Some hatha yoga poses include:
• Yoga mudra – Kneel on your knees with your arms over your head on the ground and stretch.
• Child’s pose – This is also performed kneeling on the ground, but your arms are at your sides, pointing back, and your head is down.
• Corpse pose – This is intense relaxation – corpse pose involves breathing while lying on your back with the arms and legs relaxed.
The Mental Side of Yoga
Another wonderful aspect to yoga for those with fibromyalgia is that it is meditation. Often, the burden of the disease and lack of understanding, as well as not being able to perform daily tasks that unaffected people can, really takes its toll on the psyche. Hatha yoga provides an outlet and a way to meditate and clear the mind.
Meditation also helps with pain control. Those with fibromyalgia often deal with tremendous amounts of pain that conventional pain medication can't even touch. The meditative aspect of hatha yoga allows people to learn how to control their pain through calming the mind, stilling thoughts, and directing their focus.
Hatha yoga can help with sleeping problems as well. By helping to release toxins from the muscles and stretching out sore spots, the body becomes more relaxed and clean, and this in turn often lessens insomnia and makes sleep much easier.
Fibromyalgia is an obstacle, but it does not have to be the end of the road for you. Hatha yoga provides a safe, easy, low-impact method for exercising the body, stretching it, and becoming healthier. Always check with your doctor before performing any exercise to make sure that it is right for you.
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