Category: Therapies and Treatments

All things related to the treatments and therapies regarding the management of Fibromyalgia.

Lara Bloom has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a genetic connective tissue condition and this is her interview on ‘The Moment’ with Maxine Mawhinney.

International Executive Director Lara Bloom was interviewed recently by “The Moment-with Maxine Mawhinney” raising awareness about EDS/HDS and talking about her moment when she walked the London Marathon in 2011.… Read More Lara Bloom has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a genetic connective tissue condition and this is her interview on ‘The Moment’ with Maxine Mawhinney.

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Patient Newsletter  |  Subject:  Have you signed up to save a life? |  5 September 2018

Healthy living tips from the experts:

What causes male pattern baldness – and is there a cure?

How to stop feeling bloated all the time

What it’s like to be a recovering sex addict

Why is there still stigma around antidepressants?

Do you get neck pain when you move your head?… Read More Patient Newsletter  |  Subject:  Have you signed up to save a life? |  5 September 2018

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Neuroscience Newsletter |  3 September 2018

Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica
2018-09-09 

Researchers report THC oil may be beneficial in providing pain relief for those suffering radicular pain, such as sciatica. The study reports marijuana reduces connections between areas of the brain that process sensory signals and emotions.… Read More Neuroscience Newsletter |  3 September 2018

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STAT: First Opinion  |  2 September 2018

Headlining >>>

FDA’s continuing use of ‘black box’ for antidepressants ignores the harms of this warning | By STEPHEN SOUMERAI AND ROSS KOPPEL

SPONSOR CONTENT BY STAT PLUS

In-depth biopharma, business, and policy analysis at your fingertips… Read More STAT: First Opinion  |  2 September 2018

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A selection of posts from around the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Family

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NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health® … Read More A selection of posts from around the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Family

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August 2018 Newsletter from Stress Resources |  Pamela Ressler |  August 2018

Quoted from the home page:

‘Stress Resources specializes in providing individuals and organizations with strategic, sustainable tools to build resilience and mindfulness. Our goal is to empower your creativity, productivity and leadership’ … Read More August 2018 Newsletter from Stress Resources |  Pamela Ressler |  August 2018

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Fibromyalgia News Today Weekly Digest  |  13 August 2018

Increased Pain Sensitivity Reflects Cognitive Difficulties in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Suggests

Fibromyalgia Patients Show Poorer-than-Usual ‘Selective Learning’ of Pain Triggers in Study

Self-reported Symptoms Can Detect Fibromyalgia in RA Patients, Study Finds… Read More Fibromyalgia News Today Weekly Digest  |  13 August 2018

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A few FREE Health apps & e-books

How Digital Technology is Helping Patients Manage Chronic Pain | PainScale >
For Patients & Professionals

Selfie medicine: Phone apps push people to take their pills  |   by Carla K. Johnson  |  28 March 2018

FREE Apps!  7 free walking apps  | sourced from British Heart Foundation  Newsletter |  25 March 2018

Free E-book: Inviting Patients to the Center of Drug Development  |  ZS  … Read More A few FREE Health apps & e-books

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Are you interested in #research? Would like to get more involved, or know what research is going on around you?

Study summary
The Human Pain Research group based at Salford Royal is trying to develop new technologies that can measure and treat changes in the brain that might contribute to chronic pain.

The research team are exploring a new approach aimed at reducing the unpleasantness of pain for people living with fibromyalgia and/or osteoarthritis using sound stimulation.… Read More Are you interested in #research? Would like to get more involved, or know what research is going on around you?

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Tune in: How Listening to Music Improves Fibromyalgia | Katarina Zulak ~ Skillfully Well & Painfully Aware |  4 August 2017

Another important finding was that listening to music made participants feel less disabled by their condition and more in control of their pain. It did not appear to matter whether individuals listened to their favourite music or relaxing music selected by the researchers.… Read More Tune in: How Listening to Music Improves Fibromyalgia | Katarina Zulak ~ Skillfully Well & Painfully Aware |  4 August 2017

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