Today is the third in our Advent series of health awareness images.
A sort of online Advent Calendar for health. It would be great if you could like and maybe share the image on our status for just a few minutes.
Chronic Pain
Kelli Rigby-Chilingarian has very kindly written a guest post for a new product she is marketing.
The aim of this guest post is to introduce you to this product. Please use the comments box to ask her any questions about the product. She says
I would be happy to provide you with a sample of this product and a free company email. You can contact me directly through email HealthwiseKc@aol.com or visit my product web site http://9623317.fgxpress.com
We have produced a new graphic which we would love if you could like and share.
PatientTalk.Org are running a campaign to increase the awareness of the urgent neew for a cure for chronic pain. We feel that for so many people the word is not getting out so here is an opportunity for us all to raise awareness.
Thanks in advance
Chronic Pain Awareness
Fibromyalgia workshops
This is a guest post from Melody of Only to Be. Here she tells us about some Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain workshops she is running
She writes
“Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain can affect every part of your life; mind, body, and spirit. The treatments and approaches offered by the Medical Community, in most cases, are community based instead of individualized. Lacking and offering little hope of living a full and active life. The life you want.
These workshops were designed for you and what you face daily, by a woman, Melody who has personally experienced what Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain can throw at you.
These workshops will explore obstacles, practical solutions, provide education and techniques that can reduce the symptoms you experience with Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain.
WORKSHOP 1 – COMPARISONS AND DECISIONS
Holding on to who you were, should be or want to be can be stopping you. While looking at comparisons, we will also be looking at what your motivation is for the decisions you make. You will walk out with new ways at looking at yourself and your relationship with your condition and how to make decisions that you are comfortable with and beneficial for YOU.
DATE: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 2:30PM (EST)
WORKSHOP 2 – ENERGY PART 1
Defining energy for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain, while exploring useable/good and bad energy. You will learn how to identify your energy level and choose activities that will help instead of hinder you.
DATE: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 2:30PM (EST)
WORKSHOP 3 – ENERGY PART 2
Stabilize your energy level, preventing highs, lows, and flare ups. Increase your energy level and the different methods to do this and supporting tools.
DATE: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 2:30PM (EST)
WORKSHOP 4 – DIET VS. LIFESTYLE
Review the different diets targeting Fibromyalgia /Chronic pain, and foods that feed into Chronic Pain. Healthy choices over deprivation, while providing easy substitutions and realistic options.
DATE: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 2:30PM (EST)
WORKSHOP 5 – SUPPORT & PERCEPTIONS
Addressing and releasing expectations and perceptions, yours/family and friends/societies. Putting in place a support system and plan that opens communication and adds to the foundation of your healing.
DATE: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 2:30PM (EST)
WORKSHOP 6 – EXERCISE
Dispelling the myths and focusing on the importance of exercise. Customizing exercise for where you are and choosing the right form for you (will review the different types that are beneficial for Chronic Pain).
DATE: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 2:30PM (EST)
WORKSHOP 7 – THE UNDIAGNOSED
Addressing the misconceptions from those unfamiliar with Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain. Learn how to educate, receive unwanted advice, and let go of frustrations. Will also review how to attend social events, and interact without your condition being a hindrance.
DATE: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 2:30PM (EST)
WORKSHOP 8 – MEDICAL VS. ALTERNATIVE MODALITIES
Learn about what is currently being offered by both sides, and the benefits and downfalls of each. We will review how to approach the medical and alternative communities, and what red flags to watch for, with an understanding that the decision is a personal choice.
DATE: TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 2:30PM (EST)
WORKSHOP 9 – EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL
Addressing the emotional and spiritual toll that Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain can take. Providing tools, methods that focus on reducing depression, anxiety, and other negativity you are experiencing.
DATE: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2013
TIME: 1:00PM TO 2:30PM (EST)
IF UNABLE TO ATTEND THE EVENT AT THE “LIVE” TIME YOU WILL BE EMAILED A LINK TO LISTEN TO THE WORKSHOP AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. AFTER EACH WORKSHOP YOU WILL BE EMAILED WORKSHEETS, AND INFORMATION OF WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THE WORKSHOP.
COST: $15/SESSION
$90 FOR ALL 9 WORKSHOP IF PAID IN FULL BEFORE THE START OF THE FIRST WORKSHOP.
IF FINANCES ARE A CONCERN PLEASE CONTACT ME.
(IF YOU PURCHASE ALL 9 WORKSHOPS YOU WILL RECEIVE 1 30MINUTE SESSION WITH MELODY AND EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE WORKSHOPS)
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT PLEASE VISIT HTTP://ONLYTOBE.WORDPRESS.COM/UPCOMING-EVENTS/”
There are many who are dissatisfied with conventional treatments for pain and are looking for more natural ways to find relief. Many use dietary supplements as part of the pain management strategies.
As part of our on-going series of blogs on pain management we would like to introduce to you a few natural remedies for pain. In a previous blog we explored food which helped pain (see https://patienttalk.org/?p=507). In this blog we are looking at naturally occurring substances which can be used to provide relief from pain. In this case they may be available either as food or as a dietary supplement. For most the key issue is that the treatments and products they use are not synthesised chemicals:-
a) Capsaicin. Comes from chilli peppers and can be used on the skin to treat pain. Including rheumatoid arthritis and diabetic neuropathy.
b) Vitamin D. We covered Vitamin D in an earlier blog this year (https://patienttalk.org/?p=300). It is available free from the sun as well in “paid for” supplements.
c) Omega-3s or fish oil. This old favourite seems always to come up when health is discussed. While an effective anti-inflammatory it now seems to help people with neuropathic and fibromyalgia pains. It can be taken in concentrated form as a supplement but I still prefer a smoked salmon bagel.
d) Glucosamine sulphate. This dietary supplement is often recommended for people with osteoarthritis.
e) Methylsulfonyl-methane. Also for osteoarthritis it helps reduce joint pain.
Please note that these products are dietary supplements rather than medications. Before using them at all we would recommend you speak with a qualified healthcare professional.
Of course these are only five among many. This is where you come in. It would be great if you could share your experiences of using dietary supplements to help manage pain. You might like to consider some of the following questions:-
1) What is the main medical condition which causes you pain?
2) How do you manage your pain? What role do dietary supplements play in your pain management?
3) How successful have they been?
4) Are there any dietary supplements you would recommend?
Feel free to use the comments box below to share your story and to add any links you think may be of interest.
Many thanks in advance.