Friday 27 April 2012

FMSSAS eNews 12.04.27


Hello to you all
I am sending this a day early because tomorrow I will be attending the FMSSAS Trustees’ Meeting in Chichester at the hotel where we had the FM conference over Easter weekend.  I would urge you to view the Chrysalis Effect in detail.  It would appear to be just what we have all been looking for, hoping for and waiting for. 
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WORDz FOR THE WEEK
68.  It’s not what you say, it’s how you make people feel when you say it!!
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The Chrysalis Effect Recovery Programme
Discover the 8 Essentials  that will reveal what’s going on in your body and how you can regain control of your health & start on your Journey of Recovery – Today!
What do successful recoverers know which you don’t, yet?
How we fully recovered from CFS, M.E., and Fibromyaligia and how you can do the same!
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The M.E, C.F.S and Fibromyalgia Recovery Association Launch
Register Your Interest For Our Inaugural Fundraising Lunch
1st 100 to register will get FREE VIP Upgrade!! Bank holiday Monday 7th May 2012 at
The Effingham Park Hotel, West Sussex.
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The Sedona Method
For over three decades, hundreds of thousands of people like you from around the globe, along with famous celebrities, executives at well-known corporations and more than half of the teachers in the blockbuster film, The Secret, have used The Sedona Method to eliminate suffering and create all their heart’s deepest and most worthy desires.
The Sedona Method is a unique, simple, powerful, easy-to-learn and duplicate technique that shows you how to uncover your natural ability to let go of any painful or unwanted feeling, belief or thought in the moment
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LOSING EMPLOYMENT & SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
About 100,000 ill and disabled people will lose their Employment and Support Allowance on 30 April 2012.
From that date a new time limit will apply to the Employment and Support Allowance which is paid on the basis of National Insurance contributions. It is called contributory ESA. At the moment it can be paid indefinitely. In future the allowance, worth £99.15 a week, will stop after one year.
The one year time limit will apply at once to an estimated 100,000 people who have already been on contributory ESA for at least a year. Another 100,000 will lose it by April 2013.
The number affected will grow by about 200,000 a year. By 2015/16 a total of 700,000 people on contributory ESA will have lost it when they reached the one year time limit. The Government estimates the net savings to the Treasury will be £1 billion in 2014/15.
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What is Glutathione? (video)
MAX GXL is a glutathione accelerator, maintains constant energy levels and stamina, helps the body prevent oxidative damage, neutralises free radicals, takes detrimental toxins from the body, and controls how you age.
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Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 12th May
Facebook - buttons to share.
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Information about complementary and alternative medicine for fibromyalgia.
Links to 10 articles on various aspects of fibromyalgia.
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Debbie Stevens Wellbeing and Girls’ Nights In Events
A ray of Sunshine !
We thought we'd send you a ray of SUNSHINE on this wet and windy day.
I promise you if you come out to one of our very popular Girls Nights In events it will be worth it!
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How Stress Affects Your Body
Life is often full of frustrating hassles, deadlines and demands. As a result, many people experience stress on a daily basis. While stress can be a motivating force that helps you perform under pressure, too much of it isn’t good for your health. Stress has even been shown to play a role in chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and stroke, as well as digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome.
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Stress management diet
Stress management can be a powerful tool for staying healthy. There's evidence that too much pressure doesn't just put you in a bad mood. People who are under constant stress are more vulnerable to everything from colds to high blood pressure and heart disease. Although there are many ways to cope, one solution is to eat stress-fighting foods. Read on to learn how a stress management diet can help.
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8 Great Gluten-Free Foods You Need to Know
You can certainly live a delicious and gluten-free life without resorting to cardboard crackers or highly processed, gluten-free baked goods and cookies!
There are plenty of nutritious alternatives out there that also happen to be gluten-free.
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That is all for now.  There’s plenty to get your teeth into both literally and metaphorically.  I am always interested to learn about outcomes – what has helped you, what hasn’t, and where you are on that long journey of recovery.  That journey may not need to be so long after all.  Tell be about it if you try the Chrysalis Effect Recovery Programme.  It is the most promising thing I have seen in a long time.
Stella
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N.B. I would like to point out to you all that the information in my eNewsletters does not necessarily infer endorsement by the charity Fibromyalgia Support for Surrey & Sussex.   Any advice or recommendation of a medical or legal nature must always be discussed with a qualified professional. The charity cannot be held responsible for omissions and/or errors.
Sites I refer you to are for information only.  They might conflict in their opinions, they might not even be medically sound, but I merely offer them for you to peruse and make your own judgements, accept or reject as you will.  Only by reading widely can we get an overall picture of fibromyalgia syndrome and how we can deal with its symptoms, learn to cope with them and still have a life.
I also include various awareness and local issues as well as general health considerations.    Anyone wishing to reproduce any of the above items in printed form should seek permission from the originators.
Wordz for the Week are from ‘Wordz for the Day’ by Donnie Kuhn, Sr.
Past issues of FMSSAS eNews can be found at www.fms-sas.co.uk/fmseNews.html and on a blog at http://fmssas-enews.blogspot.com/
FMSSAS website is www.fms-sas.co.uk





Saturday 21 April 2012

FMSSAS eNews 12.04.21


Hi everyone
What a wet week we have had!  But wet is welcome at the moment and the more we get the better it is for vegetation, reservoirs and rivers.  At the moment the sun is shining but I believe more rain is on its way.  I prefer warm weather and sunshine myself but for the common good I’m pleased to perceive some precipitation!
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WORDz FOR THE WEEK
67.  The bad news is that time flies.  The good news is that we are the pilots.
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Kelly’s Kontributions
Treatment-related changes in brain activation in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1203d&L=co-cure&F=&S=&P=12594
Fibromyalgia: A Real Illness Dr. Oz
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1203c&L=co-cure&F=&S=&P=17022
Personality & Physiology in Fibromyalgia: A New Discovery
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1203c&L=co-cure&F=&S=&P=18456
The Relationship Between Performances on Neuropsychological Symptom Validity Testing and the MCMI-III in Patients With Fibromyalgia
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1203c&L=co-cure&F=&S=&P=10553
Research into ME, CFS and fibromyalgia, made in Flanders - (Belgium)
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1203e&L=co-cure&F=&S=&P=1544
Effects of Exercise Training and Detraining in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A 3-Yr Longitudinal Study
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1204b&L=co-cure&F=&S=&P=1722
How I Gained Hope and Control: Pacing for the Bedbound Patienthttp://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/library/how-i-gained-hope-and-control-pacing-bedbound-patient
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Have you signed Pat’s Petition about the effects of the Benefits upheaval?
If not, please do so.
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Fibro Fog and Dyscognition
Otherwise known as “fibro fog,” dyscognition is the new medical term researchers are using to describe symptoms related to difficulty concentrating, disorganized thinking, memory problems, and inability to stay focused or alert. According to neuro-psychologist Jennifer Glass, Ph.D., at the University of Michigan, “These cognitive symptoms are often more troubling to the patient than other symptoms.
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Underlying Skin Sensitivities
Does your skin burn or itch? Do you frequently get rashes that just won’t go away? These are common symptoms of fibromyalgia, but why? Studies during the past 20 years may offer possible explanations.
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Are You Unknowingly a Victim of Unnecessary "Adrenal Fatigue"?
Do you feel constantly tired, moody and depressed?  Do you wake up feeling tired even after a full night’s rest? Do you crave sugary and salty foods, and depend on your morning coffee just to keep your eyes open?

These are all common symptoms of adrenal fatigue -- a condition caused, in short, by too much stress and work. It’s estimated that up to 80 percent of adults suffer from adrenal fatigue, yet it continues to be a largely ignored and overlooked health problem, according to Dr. James Wilson, author of "Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress".
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Can you RAP? 
If so, please enter this competition to try and win some money for Fibromyalgia Support for Surrey and Sussex.  If you enter, then let me know so I can ask people to vote for you.
Thank you in anticipation.
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Sleep disorders overview
Sleep problems, including snoring, sleep apnoea, insomnia, sleep deprivation and restless legs syndrome, affect millions of people in the UK. It's important to understand why sleep is necessary for optimal health, how the natural hormone melatonin affects sleep and wakefulness, and how the different states and stages of sleep impact our sleep quality, quantity and dreams.
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Apologies if I have repeated items from previous issues.  This might be deliberate if I thought something was very important or it may be due to fibro fog and I had forgotten it had been used before!
If you know of anyone else who would like to receive eNews, just send me their email address.  Thank you
Stella
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N.B. I would like to point out to you all that the information in my eNewsletters does not necessarily infer endorsement by the charity Fibromyalgia Support for Surrey & Sussex (FMSSAS).   Any advice or recommendation of a medical or legal nature must always be discussed with a qualified professional. The charity cannot be held responsible for omissions and/or errors.
Sites I refer you to are for information only.  They might conflict in their opinions, they might not even be medically sound, but I merely offer them for you to peruse and make your own judgements, accept or reject as you will.  Only by reading widely can we get an overall picture of fibromyalgia syndrome and how we can deal with its symptoms, learn to cope with them and still have a life.
I also include various awareness and local issues as well as general health considerations.    Anyone wishing to reproduce any of the above items in printed form should seek permission from the originators.
Wordz for the Week are from ‘Wordz for the Day’ by Donnie Kuhn, Sr.
Past issues of FMSSAS eNews can be found at www.fms-sas.co.uk/fmseNews.html and on a blog at http://fmssas-enews.blogspot.com/
FMSSAS website is www.fms-sas.co.uk






Saturday 14 April 2012

FMSSAS eNews 12.04.14


Hi everyone
Welcome to those new to eNews membership, mostly attendees at the Fibromyalgia Conference at Chichester last weekend.  There were around 100 people there and able to benefit from the knowledge of the numerous speakers.  If you didn’t go, you missed a great opportunity.  Next year’s conference is to be on the weekend of 26-29th April so if you missed it this year, do book the date for next year.  I will be sending updates from time to time.  I hope you will all find something to help you in the links from this message.
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WORDz FOR THE WEEK
66.  Life is like a bar of soap; once you think you’ve got hold of it, it slips away.
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 Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? Want to be heard?
By filling in a questionnaire about the effects of Fibromyalgia you will:
·         Be helping potentially build awareness of Fibromyalgia
·         Be helping a Postgraduate MSc Social Research Methods Student from City University, London
·         Have the opportunity to receive the conclusions of the research project
Email: afelce84@googlemail.com  or call 07595 383 433 for a questionnaire (choice to receive it by post or email) or for further information.
Questionnaires are completely anonymous. Thank you.
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Spouse's Reaction May Affect Pain Management - Husbands appear more sensitive than wives, study says
Chronic pain can hinder communication between spouses, which, in turn, can impair the affected partner's ability to cope with the pain, according to a new study.
Previous research has shown that validation of a spouse's emotions (showing respect and acceptance) promotes emotional control, trust and closeness, while invalidation of emotions (showing hostility or no interest) increases emotional distance and is associated with poor adjustment within the marriage and depression.
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Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Pain - What is radiofrequency ablation?
Radiofrequency ablation of nerves is a procedure that may be used to reduce certain kinds of chronic pain by preventing transmission of pain signals. It is a safe procedure in which a portion of nerve tissue is heated to cause an interruption in pain signals and reduce pain in that area. This procedure is sometimes called radiofrequency lesioning.
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32 die a week after failing test for new incapacity benefit
More than a thousand ­sickness benefit claimants died last year after being told to get a job, we can reveal.
We've highlighted worries about the controversial medical tests for people claiming Employment Support Allowance which are being used to slash the country's welfare bill.
The Government has boasted that more than half of new ­claimants are found "fit to work" - failing to mention that over 300,000 have appealed the decision and almost 40% have won.
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Tell Fatigue to Take a Hike
Will walking, napping, or drinking coffee help you fight fatigue best? Take the quiz and see if you're helping or hurting your energy level.
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Fibromyalgia Slideshow: Fibro-Friendly Exercises
Being active with fibromyalgia can seem tough, but staying still will lead to more pain down the road. Gentle moves and stretches to ease pain.
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Nerve Pain Explained in a Slideshow
People with nerve pain feel it in different ways. For some, it's a stabbing pain in the middle of the night. For others, symptoms can include a chronic prickling, tingling, or burning they feel all day.  Uncontrolled nerve pain can be hard to bear. But with treatment, it can often be adequately controlled.
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Hypnosis, Meditation, and Relaxation for Pain Treatment
Stress and pain are intimately related. When being in pain causes stress or being stressed worsens pain, psychological therapies -- including hypnosis, meditation, and relaxation -- may help break the cycle.
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The MicroDoctor® - Cutting edge technology to give you EFFECTIVE pain relief
If you suffer with aching joints, muscle pain, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, tendonitis, ligament injuries, fatigue or any other chronic pain condition then look no further.
The MicroDoctor® is a hand-held device for home use. It will not only provide effective pain relief but it will also speed up the healing process.
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Types of Healing Therapies, from Acupuncture to Yoga
Exploring natural treatment options? Browse this informative section on complementary and alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, massage, ayurveda, yoga, and more.
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IBS: 'Don't suffer in silence' - IBS Awareness Month
It affects as many as one in five people in the UK with a catalogue of debilitating symptoms from abdominal pain to bloating, constipation, nausea, heartburn and fatigue.
In fact, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is second only to the common cold as a major cause of absenteeism from work.
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Employability is Surrey County Council’s supported employment service for disabled people. They are starting a pilot project to help disabled people set up in self-employment. If you or someone you know would be interested in finding out more about the scheme, contact Jenny Alvey on 01737 733840 or e-mail Jennifer.alvey@surreycc.gov.uk
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Muscle Relaxant May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain and aid Sleep
Low doses of the muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine, taken at bedtime, help people with fibromyalgia sleep better and feel less pain, according to a small study.
"Bedtime treatment of fibromyalgia patients with low-dose cyclobenzaprine was safe and appears to be effective," says Seth Lederman, MD, president of TONIX Pharmaceuticals, which funded the study.
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Please feel free to contact me at any time. fmssas2@gmail.com or webmistress@fms-sas.co.uk I am always pleased to receive contributions for eNews.
Stella
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N.B. I would like to point out to you all that the information in my eNewsletters does not necessarily infer endorsement by the charity Fibromyalgia Support for Surrey & Sussex (FMSSAS).   Any advice or recommendation of a medical or legal nature must always be discussed with a qualified professional. The charity cannot be held responsible for omissions and/or errors.
Sites I refer you to are for information only.  They might conflict in their opinions, they might not even be medically sound, but I merely offer them for you to peruse and make your own judgements, accept or reject as you will.  Only by reading widely can we get an overall picture of fibromyalgia syndrome and how we can deal with its symptoms, learn to cope with them and still have a life.
I also include various awareness and local issues as well as general health considerations.    Anyone wishing to reproduce any of the above items in printed form should seek permission from the originators.
Wordz for the Week are from ‘Wordz for the Day’ by Donnie Kuhn, Sr.
Past issues of FMSSAS eNews can be found at www.fms-sas.co.uk/fmseNews.html and on a blog at http://fmssas-enews.blogspot.com/  The FMSSAS website is www.fms-sas.co.uk