Exercise, Nutrition and Sleep for Those with Chronic Illnesses

Health

We all know how important, exercise, nutrition and sleep are to wellness. How many magazines, how many internet sites and television programs advocate certain foods, exercises and tips for a good night’s sleep that they claim are necessary to maintain wellness? But what about those of us whose health is already compromised; those who are dealing with chronic illness? For … Read More

Komanchuk2014Exercise, Nutrition and Sleep for Those with Chronic Illnesses

‘You Are What You Eat’

You Are What You Eat

This interesting quote comes from a French phrase that literally translates as “Tell me what you eat and I shall tell you what you are.”

Komanchuk2014‘You Are What You Eat’

Be Your Own Advocate, for the Best Treatment You Can Find

Before my fibromyalgia, I easily joined in gossip, offered opinions based on speculation rather than fact, and judged and criticized others. Then it was my turn.

Komanchuk2014Be Your Own Advocate, for the Best Treatment You Can Find

My Shrinking World

Shrinking World

How frustrating it was to be considered neurotic, hormonal or “just” depressed. After all, who knew for sure what fibromyalgia was? For sure, most thought it was a “woman thing” or just plain malingering.

Komanchuk2014My Shrinking World

…Then They’d Listen

When one is hurting, not knowing what is causing your pain is the most awful thing. Your imagination becomes very creative and always assumes the worst. Oftentimes, the cause is not so bad as you expected; other times it’s even worse. And this can lead to selective listening; which can often cause you to miss what you needed to hear.

Komanchuk2014…Then They’d Listen