Livin' with Fibromyalgia

Exciting news.... I recently wrote a small book , an book that has been accepted on Amazon. The book officially launched on 3-6-16. This is the first of many books that will be going out in the near future. I am super excited and I am hosting a giveaway on Amazon to help feature the book... Here is the YouTube Video that details the giveaway and show the sample of the ebook. Please watch and share.... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CMKDAUW/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_awdo_dYl3wb1FE2351 Purchase your copy here.... http://youtu.be/tzzTN9Yh66o

Juice plus Breakfast Blast [tweetthis]My motto to look better than I feel![/tweetthis] Start your day off with Smile! Easier said than done when you wake up feeling like a Mac Truck  is on your back! I have learned over the years that attitude is everything. The way you perceive things in your life and around you determines how you are able to deal with them. So today with that determination not to quit or give in I decided to get up in spite of how I feel and do my assignment. I made my children lunch and prepared them a breakfast smoothie and I'll share the recipe with you. BREAKFAST BLAST 1 serving blueberries 1 serving strawberries 1 serving frozen mangos 1 scoop vanilla Juice plus mix 1 serving all fruit punch to fill line ( we used pink lemonade) Blend 1-2 minutes and serve This was the best smoothie ever .. I had to make myself one to help me with that extra push for the day My motto is to look better than I feel! Dealing with Fibromyalgia and chronic pain...

Many of us who struggle with Fibromyalgia and other Chronic Pain conditions also deal with always feeling drained and tired. In most cases no matter how much sleep you get, for some reason you still just feel Super Tired. I know I am not ridding on this train alone. In research, I have learned that the diet play a great role in how one feels. I was told that I was Vitamin D deficient and I know have to take Vitamin D twice a week. I must admit that with my busy schedule that I am not really good at taking all that medication and I have to do other things to supplement in that regard. So what I have found to be helpful to me is to make smoothies and other fruit drinks to help me to get the nutrients that my body so desperately needs. So I have decided to share at least once a week recipes that I have found to be beneficial to me or ones that I plan to try. I hope that you will enjoy this series and will add comments or share your own recipes and tips to help us all feel better. ...

You are what you eat... Here is are three recipes to boost your Immune System.

I am always looking for new information on how to deal with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.  My ultimate goal is to get my body on track and to feel better.  A great deal of the issues that we  have going on in our bodies comes from inflammation.   Inflammation causes pain.  A good way to decrease inflammation in the body is to change/ improve our eating habits. There are many foods that help to detox the body of toxins that cause inflammation that ultimately lead to pain & fatigue. Here is a recipe that I found that is quick and easy.  It is made out of pineapples. Pineapples are one of the super fruits with lots of great health benefits. See the recipe below. Give it a try and enjoy. .. Retrieved from the web. Pineapple Whip makes 4-6 servings Adapted from ice-cream-freaks.com Ingredients: 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 cup almond milk, or non-dairy milk of choice 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for authentic sweetness) Direct...

The last couple of weeks have been just a little trying. I have been to the several different doctor appointments as well as ER visits.  I have been having increased pain episodes as well as problems keeping my pressure under control... At my most recent ER visit, they gave me a new high blood pressure medication to help with managing the elevations in my pressure. I was also referred to one of the local heart doctors for additional testing to rule out any medical conditions with my heart.    I am reassured in my faith in God and realize that no matter what is going on that I have to trust God and know that he is in charge. I have been through so many things and he as not left me without a witness of his power and might. With each passing day, I am able to see him working on my behalf. Just in the simple things of getting up in the morning to having the ability to go and come without incident. By his grace, I am still here and for that I am most grateful! On last week, I ...