Some readers may have a strong reaction to this question. Are naturopaths a waste of money? This question is likely to arouse a strong response. On both sides. Because I’m going to tell the truth. I am uniquely qualified to write about seeing a naturopath. That’s because I’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars onRead more
Fibromyalgia pain is very real. If you suffer from chronic widespread body pain, you won’t disagree. In fact, you may get angry if someone suggests it’s not real. (Please don’t get angry. Just read this post to the end.) I believe the anger is misplaced. There is a medical condition called fibromyalgia. There are drugsRead more
I wanted to overcome chronic pain naturally, without drugs. So I saw a number of holistic health experts. One of them recommended a series of stretches. These exercises were based upon a program developed by a man who was hit by a drunk driver. This happened while he was walking, with a female friend. She wasRead more
I’m often asked what foods affect fibromyalgia. And what foods are best for fibromyalgia? That’s because I sometimes respond to Facebook posts about my partial recovery from chronic pain. I’m no longer in excruciating pain. Some days I have no pain. Other days it’s a dull ache where the intense pain used to be. WhenRead more
If you’ve been fighting fibromyalgia, or any type of chronic pain, you’re probably familiar with the word “flare.” You’ve come to hate that word. Because it means an increase in pain and fatigue. The good news is that flares run their course. In due time. Meanwhile, is there anything you can do to recover from aRead more