Month: April 2018

As research progresses, we are coming to realize the phenomenal power of the cannabis plant. In years past, the study of this hardy “weed” has been limited due to its legal status in North America and much of the world. Now that restrictions are lifting, science is freer to explore medical cannabis’ chemistry and implications for human health. How Cannabis Works Within cannabis phytochemistry is a group of over 85 compounds called cannabinoids. The human…

Its Time to Make Peace with Fibromyalgia A diagnosis of fibromyalgia usually morphs into a feeling that life is nothing more than illness. Despite the pain and the fibro fog; the inability to sleep and the isolation; a fibromyalgia patient can undertake helpful steps to manage their chronic pain and regain happiness. Below are five key components of a treatment regimen to help fibromyalgia patients take back control of their lives. Regulating sleep Regulating sleep…

One of the worst things about fibromyalgia, besides the chronic pain and fatigue, has to be the way that people who suffer from fibromyalgia are at risk of so many other conditions like autoimmune diseases and especially, chronic headaches. It’s estimated that up to forty percent of people with fibromyalgia suffer from migraines or some other form of a persistent headache. But like fibromyalgia, it’s hard to get to the bottom of what’s causing your…

Best Exercises for Fibromyalgia Get active Walk Heat Stretch Lift lightly Fibro fitness can reduce pain Fibromyalgia causes chronic body pain. The constant muscle and tissue tenderness can also lead to sleep problems. Shooting pains that may be quite severe originate from parts of your body known as “tender points.” The painful areas can include the following: neck back elbows knees Exercise can help relieve your fibro pain and help you cope with the condition….