TOP NINE REASONS FOR A FIBRO FLARE I just read a chat room thread yesterday that surprised me. I know it shouldn’t, but it did. The person writing the question said that she’d tripped over a rug in her son’s room and fell. Later she was achy and sore and then a few days later,

Today, I’m honored to share a guest post from Matthew Collins of FoundHealth.com. Matthew’s interest in social media and our conversations on twitter led him to suggest contributing a post for my readers. It’s our wish that this post increases the awareness of the benefits of sharing experiences through social media. —————- Sharing Fibromyalgia Experiences:

UPGRADE YOUR FOOD’S SUPER POWERS! I had such a GREAT time sharing healthy news and information yesterday on my Motivational Marathon call! It was a blast to be interviewed by Deb Scott and Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino. If you haven’t had a chance to listen in – catch the replay QUICK by registering here. It’s all free

DISPELLING THE MYTHS OF NUTRITIONAL BALANCE   We know that we’re all in a hurry, right? We want to get the information we need, put it into practice and hit the ground running. When it comes to nutritional advice, I’d suggest walking before running. The problem is that we have a tendency to take the

HOW TO GET MOTIVATED TO THE MAX The clock hadn’t even struck midnight on 12/31/11 before I’d already received bunches of New Year’s goal setting blurbs and emails. Talk about Yappy New Year! There’s so much information out there to sift through. We all want to plan and be ready for the New Year, right?

WHAT ARE YOU FILLED WITH? Fill ‘er up! I remember oil company commercials where a happy-go-lucky gas station attendant would leap to service at the sight of a customer. With a tip of his spotless white hat, he’d wait for the driver of the car to roll down her window, and he’d ask, “Fill ‘er

HOW TO GET OFF THE ROLLER COASTER OF CHRISTMAS This time of year stirs up a variety of moods. For many, the 24 days of December that precede Christmas are like an emotional rollercoaster. – We experience feelings of pain and loss for those who live far away. – We experience hurts and sadness from

Surviving the Holidays in one PEACE As many of you know, I write a regular column for the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association’s (NFMCPA) magazine, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE. This beautifully done publication can be viewed online or ordered as a print magazine. I highly recommend the wealth of articles inside. In the

CREATING A HEALTHY HOLIDAY GOALS LIST If I asked you what’s on your wish list for Christmas, what would your response be? Gadgets? Couture? Baubles? What about your health wish list — do you wish to get healthier and happier? Wish to get more rest? Wish to maintain your weight through his joyous season? Wishing

SEASONAL TIPS FOR HEALTHY SURROUNDINGS I gave my final lecture last night in my 8 week series called the Genesis Approach Program. I asked the attendees, “So, what’s in your sphere of influence for the coming month?” The holiday season brings on many opportunities for parties, specialty foods, and fun activities. At this time of