http://www.jonniewright.com/blog God's Rx for Chronic Pain Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:09:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I found this article by Rueters very interesting. In the early days of my own onset of FMS, I had many doctors trying to send me to the "head specialists." Because I fought them (I knew my head was not making up the pain), I was given lots of medications. ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/07/22/mind-body-therapy-shows-promise-for-fibromyalgia/ I think I'm back on track with posting useful articles. I have had a rough couple of months so am grateful you all stuck with me. This article really has me thinking about how I can get my act together and take charge of my eating. I hope you find it as ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/07/06/dr-ozs-fridge-makeover/  This research is fascinating and is reported in layman's language. I used to be able to read the studies and understand all the chemical and scientific lingo. Not any more! So I appreciate an article that makes sense and doesn't require me to try to remember my college biology or ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/05/10/scientists-learn-to-block-pain-at-its-source/ by Jonnie Wright  I was so eager to sit down to a new Bible study this morning! But all these inconsequential have-tos nibbled at my enthusiasm: brush teeth, make hot chocolate, fix chair for cat, get to that pile of to-dos by the computer, don't lose the list for trip, and... ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/05/06/little-foxes-nipping-at-my-heels/ Found this info from Reliv. Hope it motivates you to get out there and do more exercise! Since I cannot, I'll keep my fingers exercising by looking for other interesting information for you. Exercise doesn’t just make you look better and control your weight; it’s also good for your brain ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/05/06/this-is-your-brain-this-is-your-brain-on-exercise%e2%80%a6/ I heard a good sermon today about running the race and finishing strong. The heart of Paul can be found in Philippians as he describes the lofty truths of Christianity in practical terms. We hear so many sermons throughout our lives, yet every one of them has nuggets from which we ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/05/02/the-heart-of-paul/ by Lisa Copen  I remember the day my life shifted dramatically. I had had weeks of symptoms of swollen joints and inflammation beyond anything I'd ever experienced or even knew existed. My doctor called my place of work and said the rheumatoid factor was positive, which meant that at the age ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/04/24/the-first-5-things-to-do-when-you-are-diagnosed-with-an-illness/  This is not a scientific fact, but I have observed that when the allergy season starts in earnest, those of us with chronic health conditions such as FM, CFS, CS, MFS, etc. seem to suffer more than the general population. Also, over-the-counter products don't seem to work as well at ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/04/22/allergies-upon-us/ Here in California, it seems as if all of us run outside the minute the sun is out so that we can get those golden tans we are so famous for. Science, however, has thrown cold water on our enthusiasm by discovering that too much sun is dangerous to our ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/04/22/summer-skin-protection/ Portable Device May Relieve Migraine Pain Study Shows sTMS Eases Pain in People Who Have Migraine With Aura By Salynn Boyles WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD   March 3, 2010 -- A handheld device that magnetically zaps pain may be a promising new treatment for patients with a common type of migraine. Compared to ... http://www.jonniewright.com/blog/2010/04/16/799/