Category Archives: FCI News

Fibromyalgia: Problem SOLVED?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Yvonne

I subscribe to several online newsletters including Health Central.com.  Recently Karen Lee Richards wrote about an article she came across in the March 2013 online issue of Prevention magazine entitled “Problem Solved: Fibromyalgia. What’s new, what’s natural, and what’s tried … Continue reading →

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Fibromyalgia and Compartment Syndrome…

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Yvonne

And what in the heck is compartment syndrome? Two weeks ago I said the same thing. My hubby (and love of my live) recently had open heart surgery. Immediately after the surgery he had extreme swelling in the calf of … Continue reading →

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10 Tips To Help You Get A Good Night’s Sleep

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Yvonne

Happy New Year! May your year be filled with love, laughter and 365 nights of restful sleep! Do you lie awake at night, wondering why you can’t go to sleep? Fibromyalgia can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep, … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Overindulgence During The Holidays

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Yvonne

Optimal Health Begins with You When it comes to the winter holidays there can be so many parties, get-togethers, dinners, shopping, cooking, wrapping, etc., — it just goes on and on.A good diet, exercise and relaxation can help you stay … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Yvonne

Each year on Thanksgiving, we gather with family and friends to show appreciation for the many blessings we have received and hope for better things to come. In 1621 the colonists and Native Americans shared their first autumn feast together … Continue reading →

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September Is Pain Awareness Month

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Yvonne

The first Pain Awareness Month was in 2001. Just as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in May, September offers an opportunity to share information on fibromyalgia with family, friends and members of our community. The National Center for Health Statistics indicates that … Continue reading →

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Is There A Connection Between Lyme Disease and Fibromyalgia?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Yvonne

In September 2011 I conducted a teleseminar entitled “Questions are the Answer to Fibromyalgia.” FCI members emailed me their questions and I asked various healthcare professional to answer these questions. The first question was from Kathy of Indiana. She asked … Continue reading →

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Healthier Summer Treats

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Yvonne

by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD Summer is here and it’s a great time to take advantage of the warm weather, getting outdoors and joining in on favorite activities. It’s also a great time for fitness and fun in the sun (good … Continue reading →

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Men with Fibromyalgia

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Yvonne

Men are often overlooked in discussions about fibromyalgia because it seems to affect more women than men. However, FCI board president Bill Pastor’s article in the April 2011 issue of our quarterly magazine is further proof it is not just … Continue reading →

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Thyroid Blood Tests Don’t Always Tell the Whole Story

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Yvonne

Note from Yvonne: I have a broken wrist and find it very difficult to type with one hand. Therefore, this month’s article is from Dr. Kent Holtorf. Over the years, he has written several articles for our quarterly magazine, now … Continue reading →

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