What Is CBT for Fibromyalgia and Is it Right for Your Treatment Plan?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is technically a psychological treatment, but can also be very effective in managing fibromyalgia symptoms. Undergoing CBT for fibromyalgia is all about validating your experience, strengthening your mental health, and equipping you with tools to take on your everyday symptoms. What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? Cognitive behavioral therapy, otherwise known as … Read more
10 Ways to Help Your Unsupportive Family Better Understand CFS
Accepting your CFS diagnosis and starting the road to recovery feels difficult and painful. You need support on all sides as you go on this journey, which is why having an unsupportive family can make this an even harder time for you. Maybe they don’t take your diagnosis seriously, aren’t willing to help you on … Read more
How Caffeine and Adrenal Fatigue are Connected (& 4 Better Ways to Stop Feeling Tired)
Many people with adrenal fatigue rely on a morning cup o’ joe (or maybe a few cups) to help them wake up and start their day. I mean, some of us can barely function without it! But caffeine and adrenal fatigue are deeply connected, and a reliance on caffeine can actually make your adrenal fatigue … Read more
Got an Unhealthy Gut? 4 Food Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Now
No matter what major (or minor) health obstacles come your way, an unhealthy gut will make them so much worse. Seriously! Your gut health is of the utmost importance. And some of your very common food and lifestyle habits may actually be throwing your gut health into complete disarray. How Do You Know If You … Read more
6 Fibro Foods That Help You Feel Better and 6 That Worsen Your Symptoms
If there’s one certainty in the field of medicine for chronic illness, it’s that the food you eat matters. This fact is especially true for people with fibromyalgia! But navigating your symptoms can be a real challenge if you aren’t sure which fibro foods will support your overall health and which will further exacerbate your … Read more
5 Reasons Why You Need to Try Melatonin for Fibromyalgia and CFS
How well you sleep at night can mean the difference between managing your fibromyalgia or CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) or completely letting it take over your life. Unfortunately, uncomfortable and nonrestorative sleep is a key side effect of both these conditions, which is why more and more people turn to melatonin for fibromyalgia and CFS. … Read more
7 Powerful Ways You Can Support Your Adrenals Naturally
Your adrenal glands play an important role in your energy level, disease defense, and stress processing abilities. But with so many gimmicks on the market, it’s easy to mistreat your adrenals and inadvertently worsen your slow-gland symptoms! The best way to improve your hormonal balance is to support adrenals naturally. Certain foods and life habits … Read more
4 Important Lifestyle Modifications to Consider if You Have CFS
You’ve probably tried to carry on as “usual” with your chronic fatigue, but your body just won’t allow it. Overexertion with CFS is often met with brain fog, frustration, and even dizziness. But that doesn’t mean all of life’s possibilities aren’t open to you! It simply means you have to make lifestyle modifications in order … Read more