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June 18, 2018

SIX really good NATURAL cough remedies


According to dictionary.com, the definition for cough is:
cough
[kawf, kof]
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com

verb (used without object)
  1. to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh noise, often involuntarily.
  2. (of an internal-combustion engine) to make a similar noise as a result of the failure of one or more cylinders to fire in sequence.
  3. to make a similar sound, as a machine gun firing in spurts.
Here are 6 really good ways to naturally work on this annoying feeling.

1. Honey
Honey is a time-honored remedy for a sore throat. According to one study, it can also relieve coughs more effectively than over-the-counter medicines that contain dextromethorphan (DM), a cough suppressant.

You can create your own remedy at home by mixing up to 2 teaspoons of honey with herbal tea or warm water and lemon. The honey does the soothing, while the lemon juice can help with congestion. You can also simply eat the honey by the spoonful or spread it on bread for a snack.

2. Probiotics
Probiotics are microorganisms that can provide a host of health benefits. While they don’t relieve a cough directly, they do help to balance your gastrointestinal flora. Gastrointestinal flora are the bacteria that live in your intestines.

This balance can support immune system function throughout the body. Evidence also suggests that Lactobacillus, a bacterium in dairy, can reduce the likelihood of a cold or flu and sensitivity to certain allergens, such as pollen.

Fortified milk is a great source of Lactobacillus. You should be cautious, however, as dairy may make phlegm thicker. You can also purchase probiotic supplements at most health food stores and drug stores. Each supplement manufacturer may have different daily recommended intakes. Probiotics are also added to some yogurt types and are present in miso soup and sourdough breads.

3. Pinapples
You don’t usually think of pineapple as a cough remedy, but that’s probably because you’ve never heard of bromelain. There’s evidence to suggest that bromelain — an enzyme found only in the stem and fruit of pineapples — can help suppress coughs as well as loosen the mucus in your throat. To enjoy the most benefits of pineapple and bromelain, eat a slice of pineapple or drink 3.5 ounces of fresh pineapple juice three times a day.

Bromelain supplements should not be taken by children or adults who take blood thinners. Also, be careful using bromelain if you’re also on antibiotics such as amoxicillin, as it can increase the absorption of the antibiotic. Always speak to your doctor before taking new or unfamiliar supplements.

4. Peppermint
Peppermint leaves are well known for their healing properties. Menthol in peppermint soothes the throat and acts as a decongestant, helping to break down mucus. You can benefit by drinking peppermint tea or by inhaling peppermint vapors from a steam bath. To make a steam bath, add 3 or 4 drops of peppermint oil for every 150 milliliters of hot water. Drape a towel over your head, and take deep breaths directly above the water.

5. Thyme
Thyme is used by some for respiratory illnesses. One study suggests that the essence extracted from thyme leaves mixed with ivy can help relieve coughing as well as short-term bronchitis. The leaves contain compounds called flavonoids that relax the throat muscles involved in coughing and lessen inflammation.

You can make thyme tea at home using 2 teaspoons of crushed thyme leaves and 1 cup of boiling water. Cover the cup, steep for 10 minutes, and strain.

7. Salt and water gargle
While the remedy may seem relatively simple, a salt and water gargle can help soothe a scratchy throat that causes you to cough. Mixing 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt with 8 ounces of warm water can help to relieve irritation.

October 19, 2017

Why you might need a passport card to travel domestically in 2018

Hello everyone,
This post has nothing to do with @fibrostruggles, but I found it very interesting. 
Wanted to share it in case you are someone that is impacted by this new upcoming arrangement.

If you find it worth sharing, go right ahead.  We have passports and we live in a state that is already compliant, but I know some of the readers for these post might not be.

Why you might need a passport card to travel domestically in 2018

This is a really interesting article by Brittany Jones-Cooper @yahoo.com

December 17, 2015

Fibrostruggles - Why you need more sleep



We all know sleep is important, but few people realize that not getting enough sleep pretty much neutralizes the benefits of healthy eating and exercise.
When we sleep, protein production takes place that provides the necessary building blocks for cell growth and repair: The body recovers from stress damage, damage caused by ultraviolet rays and immunity is boosted.
Without sufficient rest the body is weakened, exposing us to greater risk of poor health.
Lack of sleep also wreaks havoc with our hormones.
In fact, just one night of missed or inadequate sleep is sufficient to make you as insulin resistant as a type 2 diabetic.
Lack of sleep causes persistently high cortisol levels, which can cause a myriad of disorders, including thyroid and metabolic dysfunction, cognitive decline and low serotonin levels – resulting in depression, irritability, anxiety and carb cravings.
Lost sleep affects physiological and cognitive functions like memory and attention, complex thought, motor response and emotional control. It also makes us pretty miserable, irritable and stressed.
So why then are we sleeping so little?
The average night’s sleep decreased from about 9 hours in 1910 to about 7.5 hours in 1975, and is now at an all time average low of 6.5 hours, with many shift workers getting 5 hours or less.
But even more worrying than losing a couple of hours here and there is that a huge number of people are using medication to aid sleep.
An estimated 10% of the American population takes some form of medication to sleep.(Source: National Sleep Foundation).
A study headed up by Dr. Daniel Kripke of the Scripps Clinic, compared 10,529 people that took sleeping pills with twice as many who didn’t.
The study revealed that those taking prescriptions were at a 35% increased risk of cancer compared with the non-prescription group. The study showed that the risk of developing lymphoma, lung, colon or prostate cancer associated with sleeping pills was greater than the effect from smoking.
Pretty shocking, I know.
It’s crazy. Instead of making positive, natural changes to our lifestyle and environment we resort to sleeping pills, wake up pills, caffeinated drinks and other stimulants to get us through the day.
Sure, it’s very challenging to find more time for sleep in an increasingly busy world where we’ve more to do and more to think about.
But the truth is we’ve also become our own worst enemy: We stay up too late, we eat too late, we stimulate the brain with computers and phones all day long, we constantly eat stimulants and we don’t give the brain adequate time to rest, relax and wind down each day before bed.
Sleep is as natural as eating and drinking. So why then are we working against this natural function rather than embracing it?

This is how the human body was designed, and if you continually work against the natural order of sleep, you will disrupt the body’s sleep-wake cycle and suffer negative health effects because of it.
Abusing the sleep-wake cycle over a prolonged period can lead to the onset of insomnia, which has serious health risks.
The good news is that it’s easy to improve the quality of your sleep. Most cases of poor quality sleep and insomnia can be cured using six core steps, as documented in Peter Litchfield’s book Six Steps To Sleep.
If you have trouble sleeping, or wouldn’t mind getting improving your sleep and overall health, I highly recommend Six Steps To Sleep.

P.S. Six Steps To Sleep also comes with a cool Sleep Diet Guide that teaches you which foods to eat/avoid to improve the quality of your sleep.

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November 30, 2015

November 20, 2015

Fibrostruggles - Sleeping vs Tiredness vs Insomnia



Want to sleep better?

Cure Your Insomnia in 6 Simple Steps & Start Sleeping for 8 Hours Every Night – in Just 3 Days!


Fibro Warriors (Cousins with fibro together at last)

3 cousins that all found that they have fibro.  
One has know for about 7 years now and one of them found out just a couple of months ago.

One confessed to the other that they thought that she was making things up and just being dramatic.

Now we all know that is not true, right?  

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October 27, 2015

9 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil Daily

The coconut is a "functional food" rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber - the essential nutritional building blocks for perfect health.
 Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil


For generations, island people considered it "The Cure for All Illness" and consumed the meat, milk and coconut oil daily. Although this diet was high in saturated fat, Western conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease were virtually unheard of.
Filipinos and islanders were instead rewarded with a lovely youthful complexion, soft wrinkle-free skin, almost no skin cancer - even with excessive exposure to year round sun - and abundant good health.
Coconut oil in particular has been shown to protect you from viruses, bacteria, infection, cancer, thyroid, brain and heart problems... plus beautifies your skin - and even burns fat!
Coconut oil - a saturated fat - is chock-full of health-promoting properties - and is in no way responsible for high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and the bad effects you've been led to believe.
Coconut Oil Will Set You Free — and Improve Your Health!
Do you feel cheated?
We did when we realized everything we had been told about saturated oils was a lie... and just exactly how much better coconut oil was for all of us.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg! That's why we decided to write and publish the exclusive e-Book, The Coconut Oil Secret: Nature's #1 Best Healing Superfood - so you too could separate the truth from the lies and experience the world of health that coconut oil offers!
In The Coconut Oil Secret: Nature's #1 Best Healing Superfood, we fully expose the Saturated Fat Myth - in layman terms - so you can feel confident that choosing coconut oil is the right decision!

   

October 22, 2015

Common Fibromyalgia Symptom

Fibromyalgia sufferers know the feeling of depression too well, but prescribed pills are not the only way to deal with it.  There are more than a few ways to treat, and beat, depression.

In this article I found it gives us 5 options:













Fibromyalgia and Depression Therapy Option 1: Antidepressants
Fibromyalgia and Depression Therapy Option 2: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Fibromyalgia and Depression Therapy Option 3: Counseling
Fibromyalgia and Depression Therapy Option 4: Self-Help
Fibromyalgia and Depression Therapy Option 5: Easing Pain and Fatigue

The problem is sometimes doctors are not aware of everything that fibromyalgia affects the life of someone and how these pills or options put a strain in someones life. Making the depression worst.

This is a vicious cycle.  

Sometimes we need to look outside the doctors office for answers. 
Have you ever tried natural medicine? 
Have you tried Iridology?
Have you tried something natural to help you sleep better? 

In the next few post, I am going do some research on these ideas and see what I come up with.  Have you found something that works for you?

Click Here! for some additional information!



September 30, 2015

Living with Fibromyalgia


Know the facts about Living with Fibromyalgia

If we can share our experiences, good and bad, we can make a difference.

September 23, 2015

Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain, WHY does it happen?

I am trying to get more and more familiar with this fibromyalgia problem, so I have been reading more and more about it.
Here is an great article that I found that helped me understand a little bit more about it.



Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain – Are They Related?

This article lists a few of the reasons why someone with fibro might gain weight:

Medication. 
Pain.
Stress.
Lack of proper sleeping schedule. 

It also mentions things we can do to stop or at least slow down the gain.

Hope you like this article also. Stay tuned as I get more and more involved.

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September 21, 2015

What Is The Difference Between Arthritis And Fibromyalgia?

Some people think that they are similar,
Some people think that fibro is mental,
Some people think that if you have one, you probably have the other...

I found this article from womens health advice.com that might explain some of the basics.

Hope you enjoy it.

What Is The Difference Between Arthritis And Fibromyalgia?
Although both conditions can cause widespread pain and tiredness, they are two different illnesses. While fibromyalgia is considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not a true form of arthritis because it does not cause tissue inflammation nor does it damage joints or muscles. However some consider it a rheumatic condition because it can make the joints and surrounding tissues painful and sore to use. In general people with fibromyalgia have normal looking X-ray and blood tests results, and family and friends drive them mad by telling them they look fine. A person with arthritis will have abnormal test results and they may also be in visible pain, with swollen or deformed joints.

How They Get Confused: Misdiagnosis
An incorrect diagnosis of arthritis is not uncommon. Occasionally a doctor will mistake fibromyalgia for arthritis. This is because the early stages of arthritis produce symptoms which are similar to symptoms of fibromyalgia. This includes muscle stiffness, aches and tiredness; as well as depression and a general feeling of unwellness. Although fibromyalgia patients have normal X-ray and blood tests results, so can someone with early stages of arthritis if the bones or joints have not yet deteriorated. As arthritis is much more common, the doctor may make this diagnosis without thinking of fibromyalgia. He might say the patient has a 'touch' of arthritis, whereas she really has fibromyalgia. The rules for fibromyalgia are a little tougher. If the doctor starts off by thinking the patient might be experiencing fibromyalgia pain, a fibromyalgia diagnosis is never given until all other potential causes of pain, including arthritis, have been ruled out. Personal traumas, going back as far as childhood should also be taken into account, as it may be a trigger for fibro pain. See, can an accident or trauma trigger fibromyalgia?




August 27, 2015

Hello Everyone...


WE Want to share...


Our experience with Fibromyalgia.
Things we have done to deal with the inconveniences
and also Post some really neat and encouraging ideas and comments.


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SIX really good NATURAL cough remedies

According to dictionary.com, the definition for cough is: cough [kawf, kof] See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com verb (used without objec...