Website Review: chronicfatiguetreatments.com

While searching the Internet for information on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, I stumbled across the website chronicfatiguetreatments.com. This website consists primarily of a message board for chronic fatigue syndrome and a chronic fatigue blog . The message board seems new with only 157 use

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Product Review: OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner

A healthy diet full of vegetables is often part of an ill person’s wellness plan. For my family, salad ranks high on the list of favorites. But the thought of washing, chopping and spinning all of that lettuce can be a daunting task for someone with chronic fatigue or arthritis. Long ago, we h

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Product Review: Goody™ So Gelous™ Detangling Comb

For most of my life, I have had long blonde hair of which I am very proud. However, arthritis and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can make personal grooming difficult. One morning, after a shower, I was detangling my hair with a thin-handled comb, which snapped right in half when I encountered a knot. I

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Product Review: Tiger Balm Pain Relieving Patch

Recently I realized I needed something for my neck. After over 8 years of suffering with painful Fibromyalgia, the worst part always was the way my neck would freeze up in pain on me. It was time for a trip to the drugstore. I stared down the long aisle of pain relievers and began the hunt for some

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Product Review: Dr. Oetker Organic Frosted Brownie Mix

This is a brand new product in the natural food section of your favorite grocery store. A brand you have seen over the years, Dr. Oetker, has come out with a new line of organic mixes and one of them is a fabulous frosted brownie mix! I thought I'd try it and make some for my toddler son. Today, how

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Product Review: Roslyn’s Closet Baby and Toddler Clothes

I recently had the opportunity to see some of the clothes and gifts from Roslyn's Closet. All of the clothes, which includes a wide selection of onesies, T shirts and hats, have unique, hand-drawn illustrations on them. The custom-made clothing is unlike anything I have seen before. So many times I

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Never ask – “How are you feeling today?”

It's taken me a long time to get out of the automatic habit of saying, "How are you?" when I see someone. That question would be all right to ask most healthy people because the spontaneous response of "fine" would be appropriate. I have discovered that people who are ill hate that simple question

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Book Review: ‘Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal’

Author: Christopher Moore This is a book that you will either be repulsed by or completely adore. When it was first published in 2002, there was much controversy among some Christians, as to its potentially blasphemous content. It is fiction, but Moore applies himself diligently to his biblical res

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Movie Review: The Sea Inside aka Mar adentro (2004)

Review of 2004 Disabled Movie, The Sea Inside aka Mar adentro The Joys of Life Found in Death This is the life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 29-year campaign to earn the right to end his life with dignity through assisted suicide. Ramón had non-sexual relationships with two wome

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Poetry: Through the Eyes of a Mother

A poem about my mother witnessing my disability as it progresses. Born "normal" and strong Beneath the harmonious melody, lies a discordant song It lies in wait to strike a river about to break its dike Everyone thought "what a blessing!" unseen wounds under a dressing Walked at seven months of ag

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