Dr. Gingers Coconut Oil Toothpaste So, you might have heard that bacteria build up in the mouth is detrimental to the entire body, right? And you might wonder what exactly works to combat this harmful bacterium?  Because we work hard to avoid “endocrine disruptors” of various kinds, we also don’t want them in our mouthwash and/or…

It is not “mind over matter” when it comes to fibromyalgia, no, I like to say “it is the mind and body working together” I get it. I live it, breathe it, sleep it, and as fellow fibro and practitioner, I am invested in helping all of us live the best life with a complex condition. Negative emotions…

We all know the negative effects of stress and how quickly this can bring on pain and symptoms. Coping well with fibromyalgia means consistently learning and applying techniques that will lessen and mitigate overall symptoms.. Not that dealing with stress effectively will cure all that ails us; yet, it is an essential step if we want to experience greater levels…

Is there a connection between fibromyalgia and immune health status?   Yes, especially when we are living with fibromyalgia and its primary co-conditions of CFS/ME and MCS. (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) These co-conditions can be affected by dysfunction in both the mitochondria and the immune system. Links to these related conditions are listed at the bottom of this article. Update…

Do you have ongoing and chronic anxiety symptoms due to the complexities of living with fibromyalgia? With over-stimulation due to stressors, noise, lights, environmental toxins, it’s no wonder that fibromyalgia can bring with it increased alertness that leads to anxiety. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid pulse, chest or head pain, sweating, temperature intolerances, increased adrenaline, insomnia, brain fog, higher than normal…

With constant exposure to stimulants in our environment, people with fibromyalgia need to practice a natural therapy I call “intentional grounding”. Due to the fact that some people living with fibromyalgia cannot always travel in the same way as a non-fibro person (due to severity of symptoms) this becomes even more essential. No, it’s not just for football anymore!!Intentional grounding means…

Living with fibromyalgia requires that we adhere to our body clock. The body clock is the internal rhythm that supports our daily functions. Why is adhering to our body clock so important?  Because when we do, we naturally support the many systems in the body that correlate with fibromyalgia, especially the nervous, endocrine and immune systems. Optimal health in these…

Could a weighted blanket become an effective addition to your fibromyalgia treatment plan? We all know the importance of comfort while sleeping, but with fibromyalgia, this becomes even more essential due to the tendency of poor regeneration. When chronic fatigue leaves you irritable or the pain becomes too intense, you may want to give yourself permission to…

If you have been living with fibromyalgia, you likely experience chronic muscle pain on a regular basis. Although this is just one of many symptoms within fibromyalgia, it can be relentless. This pain can occur due to layers of trigger points within muscle and connective tissue and around the tender “areas” of the fibro body. Chronic muscle pain in fibromyalgia is pretty much…

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the nervous system, leading to widespread muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli. People living with fibromyalgia often search for ways to relieve pain and reduce the constant tension placed on their bodies by chronic stress and inflammation. One approach that has gained increasing attention in recent years is heat therapy. Research suggests…