5 of the Best Yoga Apps
YOGA WAKE UP... Wake up to the sounds of yoga and meditation. The Yoga Wake Up app for iPhone delivers yoga audio sequences you can do from bed for an easier tr
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Depression Symptoms in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Depression and anxiety impact bodily symptoms differently in patients with fibromyalgia, according to a study from the University of Iowa This, they say, may ex
Back Pain Blog Nominated for a UK Health Radio Outstanding Contribution Award
I was delighted to receive an email today from UK Health Radio saying that I have been nominated for a UK Health Radio Oustanding Contribution Award for my work
Another Exhausting Week at an NHS Hospital
As many of my readers will have read I have been back and forth to support my elderly (93 years young) Dad in his local NHS Hospital in Manchester. 3 weeks ago
Do You Experience Pain in Your Hands or When Writing?
Do you experience pain in your hands or when writing? Dystonia is a condition whereby sometimes it becomes painful to write or play an instrument due to cramps
My Fibro Team, the Social Network for Those Living With Fibromyalgia
My Fibro Team is a social network for those living with Fibromyalgia which makes it easy for you to: get the emotional support you need from others like you, an
Control My Pain Project for People With Chronic Pain
Control my pain project is a brilliant program was designed to teach people holistic strategies to heal their pain, put together by Survive Strive Thrive. Chron
I'm Having a Vent Today as I Am Sick and Tired of Pain
When I first started this blog I used to write on a daily basis how I was feeling which always seemed to help me get through some of my worst days. Nowadays I s
Dealing With Back Pain, My Guest Post on Scope
Dealing with Back Pain is a guest post I have written for Scope which you can find here. Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have th
My First Hand Account of How the NHS is Struggling
Like most Brits, I am a true advocate of our amazing NHS. Where else can you just arrive and get treated so well? But as recent news suggests the NHS are under
Mindfulness to Help Ease Stress, Pain and Anxiety
Mindfulness for Beginners is an ebook by Beatrice Annhata... Do you feel like you are… Losing control of your emotions? Experiencing anxious thoughts? Feeling u
The Best Jobs for People Suffering From Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia sufferers will find it hard to hold down a full-time job due to their pain and chronic fatigue but there are some jobs that can work around the con
The Fibromyalgia Blood Test Back in the News Again
The recently much talked about fibromyalgia blood test is back in the news again. Pro Health say that The FM/a® Test is making a huge impact on the way fibromya
The Mental and Therapeutic Benefits of Art Therapy
It has been proven that Art Therapy has mental and therapeutic benefits. They say creating art can make you feel calm, happy and healthy. Calm, Happy Healthy Ma
What Are Some of the Most Used Medications to Take for Fibromyalgia?
What are some of the most used medications to take for fibromyalgia? According to Consumer Reports and Web MD the most popular medications are antidepressants,
Idd Therapy to Promote Improvement in Disch Health and Back Pain
Another non-invasive physiotherapy regime called IDD Therapy is available to promote improvement in disc health, rehabilitate soft tissues and realign spinal st
So Which Foods Should You Avoid Eating If You Have Fibromyalgia?
So, which foods should you avoid eating if you have fibromyalgia? With lots of different suggestions, it makes it difficult to decide what not to eat but here a
5 X Home Massage Techniques for Sleep/Insomnia/Anxiety/Fatigue & Memory
SLEEPLESSNESS/INSOMNIA Massage with your thumbs the dips below and slightly in front of the inner ankle while using your index fingers to massage the same spot
Balneotherapy for Pain Relief for Lower Back Pain and Fibromyalgia
Balneotherapy is one of the oldest therapies for pain relief. The term ‘balneo’ comes from the Latin word, balneum, meaning bath. Balneotherapy is a form of hyd
Endorsements Are Now Open for the Wego Health Awards
Endorsements are now open for the Wego Health Awards. If you missed my last post I was excited to announce that I have been nominated and shortlisted for the WE
How to Overcome Chronic Fatigue in 4 Steps
How to overcome chronic fatigue in 4 steps is a graphics written by Dr. Axe a certified doctor of natural medicine, doctor of chiropractic and clinical nutritio
'bad Science' - a Book to Make You Giggle
Bad Science by Ben Goldacre - "Ben Goldacre’s wise and witty bestseller, shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, lifts the lid on quack doctors, flaky statist
Top Ten Healing Powers of Some Common Herbs and Spices
Top ten healing powers of some common herbs and spices... Saffron has medicinal and culinary purposes and has been used to treat depression and those with mild
Antidepressants for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
The obvious use for antidepressants is for depression but now tricyclic antidepressants are used widely for back and chronic pain. They have been proven to trea