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I am disabled with CFIDS/FMS. My mission to help people advocate for themselves and take control of their health challenges.

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Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Living with chronic pain: 4 of 39
Chronic pain causes severe, unrelenting fatigue that interferes with a person's daily activities. I personally experience chronic pain daily. The result is fatigue from trying to deal with the pain. I have difficulty concentrating and thinking clearly thereby affecting my self-esteem. I lost my job because of my chronic pain.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Ways to save water at home: 5 of 42
Start by inspecting your toilet for leaks. A leaky flapper or not utilizing a low flush toilet increases water use. Older toilets can also leak near the pipes. You can easily tell if your toilet continues to sound like water is flowing, there is a problem. Check your shower heads, if necessary replace them with water saving s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person: 25 of 192
I believe that we all try to become a better person as we mature in life. It happens to different people at different times in their life. It could be an experience they had that caused them to stop and think about who they are and what they want people to perceive them as. It is normal to want to become a better person. You ... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Enduring an "invisible illness": 1 of 6
UNANSWERED QUESTIONSThere are still many unanswered questions with regard to Fibromyalgia syndrome. Researchers are working on issues such as: * Can FMS be prevented or cured? * What is the association of FMS and other conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Immune Syndrome? * Why is FMS so difficult to diagnose? * In what ways mi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Feelings: 163 of 818
Lord I Feel So AloneLord I feel so alone,Trapped in this body of pain,I try to keep my faith in you,But yes I do have a day where I feel so alone.Lord I feel so alone,Trapped in this body of pain,I try to feel normal and smile each day,Feeling so helpless within myself,Yes, I do have a day where I feel so alone,Yes, I do have... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to freeze strawberries: 6 of 24
There are a variety of ways to freeze strawberries. To freeze fresh strawberries you start by rinsing the strawberries in cold water, hull and remove stems, place them in your colander to drain. Before placing them in your container (about one half inch apart), pat them dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove e... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Distinguishing between healthy diets for adults and children: 1 of 4
Healthy diets can be served for adults and children on the same table. You just have to put fresh, natural food into your bodies. The proper diet helps everyone maintain a healthy body weight, improve your sleeping patterns and you can gain the proper energy levels and vitality. There are all types of cookbooks that offer tas... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling What is cognitive behavioral therapy?: 7 of 16
Cognitive behavior therapy is basically used to help people understand their emotions and thoughts. Patients are asked to keep a journal or notebook handy so they can write down their symptoms and note down what is happening, their thoughts and emotional process at that point in time. The process enables a patient to identify... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Cooking uses and healing properties of sage: 8 of 17
Sage, also known as Salvia Pratensis is an important herb that should be included in your kitchen garden of herbs. In tea it is a natural HRT treatment and eases colds and painful periods. If you mix the tea with cider vinegar as a gargle for sore throats and laryngitis. The juice can improve the shine of dark hair. Sage cont... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Eye makeup tips: Choosing colors: 7 of 14
Choosing the most attractive eye shadow involves paying close attention to not accentuating the color as much as drawing attention to the shape of the eyes. Overusing eye shadow is a down fall plus it just looks more attractive to use natural colors.If your skin tone is fair, do not use darker browns or black. If your skin to... More..