Fighting Fatigue's blog http://www.blogher.com/blog/12643/atom/feed 2008-01-07T10:32:14-06:00 CFS Sleep Disorders http://www.blogher.com/cfs-sleep-disorders 2008-01-15T18:43:38-06:00 2008-01-15T18:43:38-06:00 Fighting Fatigue If I had a dollar for every night that I did not sleep over the past 18 years since developing CFS, I would nice lump sum of money to spend!

Sleep disorders are one of the most frustrating symptoms of CFS, next to the debilitating fatigue.

There are prescription medications as well as more natural and supplement alternatives that can be used to treat the sleep disturbances in CFS. I wrote two articles that detail each treatment method in great detail:

]]> If I had a dollar for every night that I did not sleep over the past 18 years since developing CFS, I would nice lump sum of money to spend!

Sleep disorders are one of the most frustrating symptoms of CFS, next to the debilitating fatigue.

There are prescription medications as well as more natural and supplement alternatives that can be used to treat the sleep disturbances in CFS. I wrote two articles that detail each treatment method in great detail:

Medications for Sleep Disturbances in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

Supplement and Natural Alternatives to Treat CFS & Fibromyalgia Sleep Disorders

]]> Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables During the Winter Months http://www.blogher.com/eating-enough-fruits-and-vegetables-during-winter-months 2008-01-12T19:40:11-06:00 2008-01-12T19:40:11-06:00 Fighting Fatigue The winter months hinder our fresh fruit and fresh vegetable selections, but we do have other alternatives. I know many people, myself included, have a habit of getting in a rut with food and we tend to gravitate towards the same types of foods all of the time.

It is always healthier to incorporate fresh choices for fruits and veggies instead of purchasing canned or frozen. Some great fruit choices for winter are persimmons, pineapple, pears, dates, raspberries, grapes, cranberries and apples.

]]> The winter months hinder our fresh fruit and fresh vegetable selections, but we do have other alternatives. I know many people, myself included, have a habit of getting in a rut with food and we tend to gravitate towards the same types of foods all of the time.

It is always healthier to incorporate fresh choices for fruits and veggies instead of purchasing canned or frozen. Some great fruit choices for winter are persimmons, pineapple, pears, dates, raspberries, grapes, cranberries and apples.

Spice up your vegetable selections by choosing Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mushrooms, sweet potatoes (my favorite!), winter squash, turnips, greens, fennel, artichokes, asparagus, radishes, rhubarb, beets, cabbage, celery, potatoes and squash.

Check with your local farmer’s market for the best fruit and vegetable options that help you stay within your grocery budget for the area of the country you live in.

]]> Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain http://www.blogher.com/chronic-fatigue-fibromyalgia-and-weight-gain 2008-01-11T11:39:00-06:00 2008-01-11T11:39:00-06:00 Fighting Fatigue CFS and Fibromyalgia patients often gain weight once they become ill because they are too fatigued and in too much pain to be as active as they once were. There are other issues that cause the weight gain, though. Hormonal imbalances play a big part in weight gain in these patients as well as the sleep disturbances. Click here to read more on this subject!

]]> CFS and Fibromyalgia patients often gain weight once they become ill because they are too fatigued and in too much pain to be as active as they once were. There are other issues that cause the weight gain, though. Hormonal imbalances play a big part in weight gain in these patients as well as the sleep disturbances. Click here to read more on this subject!

]]> Vitamin D Deficiency Dangers http://www.blogher.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-dangers 2008-01-09T11:51:55-06:00 2008-01-09T11:51:55-06:00 Fighting Fatigue I never realized until I was diagnosed with a serious Vitamin D deficiency what all problems this could cause. My doctor was very concerned because my levels were dangerously low and he immediately put me on a high dose Vitamin D supplement. Some other health problems my doctor told me Vitamin D deficiency could cause include heart disease, chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, hypertension, arthritis, depression, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, PMS, Crohns Disease, cancer, MS and other autoimmune diseases.

]]> I never realized until I was diagnosed with a serious Vitamin D deficiency what all problems this could cause. My doctor was very concerned because my levels were dangerously low and he immediately put me on a high dose Vitamin D supplement. Some other health problems my doctor told me Vitamin D deficiency could cause include heart disease, chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, hypertension, arthritis, depression, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, PMS, Crohns Disease, cancer, MS and other autoimmune diseases. The Vitamin D Council states that Vitamin D deficiency can also cause stroke, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, muscle wasting and birth defects.

Read the rest of this article by clicking the link below:

The Dangers of Vitamin D Deficiency

]]> Probiotics Used In Skincare Products http://www.blogher.com/probiotics-used-skincare-products 2008-01-08T20:55:03-06:00 2008-01-08T20:55:03-06:00 Fighting Fatigue Probiotics are beneficial bactera that is added to foods, such as yogurt and cereal, because they can boost your immune system.

]]> Probiotics are beneficial bactera that is added to foods, such as yogurt and cereal, because they can boost your immune system.

The latest and greatest in skincare is adding probiotics. There has been some preliminary research conducted that shows that when probiotics are applied topically, it may help replenish skin's friendly flora. The probiotics applied to the skin seem to help block irritans that accelerate skin aging. Two items that contain probiotics are Bioelements Probotix Anti-Aging Serum and Verattiva Eye Care Serum.

]]> Some Good News for MIgraine Sufferers http://www.blogher.com/some-good-news-migraine-sufferers 2008-01-08T11:32:47-06:00 2008-01-08T11:32:47-06:00 Fighting Fatigue Lifestyle changes that help control headaches may protect against age-related mental decline, according to an article in Prevention magazine.

When Johns Hopkins University researchers gave memory and reasoning tests to volunteers two times in 12 years, they found that those who suffer with migraines showed no decline over time. The patients who do not suffer from migraines average scores dropped by 17%.

]]> Lifestyle changes that help control headaches may protect against age-related mental decline, according to an article in Prevention magazine.

When Johns Hopkins University researchers gave memory and reasoning tests to volunteers two times in 12 years, they found that those who suffer with migraines showed no decline over time. The patients who do not suffer from migraines average scores dropped by 17%.

Researchers say that getting the required amount of sleep (8 - 9 hours a night), extra sleep, avoiding stress and watching your diet could help maintain brain function.

]]> How to Develop & Maintain a Positive Attitude when Chronically Ill http://www.blogher.com/how-develop-maintain-positive-attitude-when-chronically-ill 2008-01-07T10:39:50-06:00 2008-01-07T10:39:50-06:00 Fighting Fatigue When you are chronically ill, it can be very difficult to have a positive attitude. When you are sick the last thing on your mind is being happy. But in order to cope and to get through life with a chronic illness, you need to develop a healthy emotional mindset.

There are usually five stages that chronically ill people go through: denial and fear, anger, bargaining, depression. You can read the rest of the article by clicking on the link below:

]]> When you are chronically ill, it can be very difficult to have a positive attitude. When you are sick the last thing on your mind is being happy. But in order to cope and to get through life with a chronic illness, you need to develop a healthy emotional mindset.

There are usually five stages that chronically ill people go through: denial and fear, anger, bargaining, depression. You can read the rest of the article by clicking on the link below:

How to Develop & Maintain a Positive Attitude when Chronically Ill

]]> Online Support for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia http://www.blogher.com/online-support-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-fibromyalgia 2008-01-07T10:32:14-06:00 2008-01-07T10:32:14-06:00 Fighting Fatigue Through my many years of being chronically ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, I have found many outlets to lean on for support and resources. People who are healthy and do not have these illnesses cannot possibly understand what it is like living with these illnesses every day. This is why finding online resources become so valuable to us. If you can't lean on your family and friends for support during your illness, you need to go somewhere.

]]> Through my many years of being chronically ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, I have found many outlets to lean on for support and resources. People who are healthy and do not have these illnesses cannot possibly understand what it is like living with these illnesses every day. This is why finding online resources become so valuable to us. If you can't lean on your family and friends for support during your illness, you need to go somewhere. I developed a list of some great websites, message boards and forums where you can reach out to others who have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses.

You can read the rest of this article by clicking on the link below:

Online Support for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

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