Yup! Met a wonderful lady by the name of Virginia Scroggins at the Fibromyalgia Awareness Seminar. She sells her stuff at Dr. Morris's office as well as makes custom things for you. How great is that?! Her company name is "Sacred Secrets" and I just wanted to give a quick shout out to her in case (like me) were unaware of such a thing.
She makes wraps with flax seeds, lavender, peppermint, pine, ginger, allspice, cloves, cayenne, and orris root in her healing wraps. You just microwave them in 1/2 minute increments (because each micro varies! and once you know what your # is, you can stop doing that and just enter your set time.) She does caution that you use carefully at first to make sure your body is okay with it and you don't have a reaction to any of the herbal mixture.
But after that, your good to go! Now, I didn't get to feel the results of them heated up because we were at a Seminar. BUT let me just tell you, they smelled divine. And there is something about the weight of them and the texture wrapped around you that feels good even without the heat. Like a hug!
I am looking forward to getting some of her wraps and am even going to get a custom one made for my lower back. YEAH!
Two posts in one day? Who'd have thought? :) Have a great day!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (May 12)
To recognize this day, I spent my evening over at the Tamarack Pool with so many other wonderful people who, unfortunately, have to deal with the daily issues of Fibro. If you thought it would be an evening of whining and belly aching, your wrong. It was a wonderful evening full of great information. Had some wonderful speakers.
Since not all of you were there, I am going to share a brief overview of the evening. Janice and I both have copies of the literature that was available so just get in contact with us if you need a copy of something.
Did you know that we celebrate this day in honor of Florence Nightingale? I didn't. She was a fabulous nurse in the English Crimean War during 1854 to 1856. She was a pioneer of the Red Cross movement. Unfortunately, she became ill while working on the front lines and never fully recovered. She had pain and fatigue that resembled our nemisis Fibromyalgia and was virtually bed ridden til' her death in 1910. Before her death she laid the foundation for professional nursing at the St. Thomas Hospital in London. What an amazing and strong woman!
No, I am not going to give you a history lesson, but I thought it was worth mentioning that people struggled with this obnoxious syndrome and still ended up doing amazing things. So I thought it would give you all a bit of encouragement. Don't give up. Its not a death sentence, its a life sentence. Remember to just keep putting one foot in front of the other and don't be afraid to help pull people up and encourage them along your path. You will discover friends along this journey if your not afraid to look for them!
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The first speaker of the evening was none other than Dr. Morris. It was fabulous to hear him say once again that its not in our heads. If you are like me, you'll catch yourself every once in awhile wondering if it is...
But thankfully he reaffirmed our doubts. Its real and there is hope! Laboratory tests and brain imaging technology has validated fibro as a physical disorder. What causes it? A malfunction in our central nervous system.It tends to run in families. 7 to 1 women vs men. They think this number is not completely accurate. They think more men suffer than are currently recognized. They just suffer in silence. Us women, well, what can I say? We are a bit more vocal. (shocker!) 541-344-8469 to book an appt with him or his team.
Our nerves wind up and get all excited. The glial cels that produce inflammation turns on the nerves, so we need to work on keeping the glial cells calm. The biggest thing to get from this whole evening is that there is no pill, no single "one thing" that is going to help us.
Second up to bat was Darby Valley a local acupuncturist. He really had some interesting things to say about our inner chi, body toxins, and how to make our bodies stronger thru chinese medicine. There was mention of some yummy dirt tea. Not sure where I sign up for that. LOL! But in all seriousness, you should look into seeing an acupuncturist for alternative assistance. It may or not work for you. What works for one, may not work for another. But you at least need to try. Once you build up your team of professional and friends, you'll have that much needed support team. He admitted to no one being completely balanced, thats why he'll always have a job. :) darby@cgca.us or 541-357-7530
Teri Strong spoke to us next. She is a local councelor. A very nice and knowledgable lady. A good choice to try if you are looking to build your support team. She encourages trying to live with less stress in our lives. Changing our "have to's" into I "choose to" - this is a subtle change of mind frame. But huge. If we "choose" to do something we have more luck succeeding than we do when we stress ourselves out with all the "have to's." Teri encouraged us to develop our habits with three action steps. I really think she's on to something there. Personally, I don't like being told I "have to" do something. I revolt, protest, etc. I think I would do better if I did change my thinking to "I choose to..." --- But thats just me. terilstrong@yahoo.com or 541-393-5983
Coleen Stevenson from Body Works attended. She works with Boen therapy and specific body work with myofacial release. Its a natural healing process that works on reducing our constants state of fight or flight. She'll help you figure out how to relax on your own. Its important to learn to just me in the "now" and let go of the past. coleen.stevenson@gmail.com
Patricia Schnider spoke about the benefits of ai chi. Breathing. Stress relief. She'll help you bring balance to your nervous system so its not stuck on all the time. (I wonder what that would be like?) Sounds wonderful though. Its a another water based program that improves your range of motion, balance, and mobility. Combines Tai Chi, shiatsu, and qigong techiniques. Pattyh-s@email.toast.net
Then we had Kathie Knowles who introduced us to Watsu. She has a passion for water healing. Another form of myofacial release. Watsu is a form of Water and Shiatsu. You float in warm water and it relaxes you. Allowing your body to stretch and be manipulated. Very gently relaxing your mind and body. Helps the treatment of chronic pain, fibro, myo, brain injuries etc. Helps improve a persons ability to sleep and digest. Allow fuller breathing, reduce anxiety and stress. My only question was "where do I sign up?" LOL! If you have any questions you can contact Kathy at klk1946@comast.net or 541-342-6436
Janice VanCamp was next ot last. She's just a doll. She gave the support group a qucik plug and did a fabulous job wrapping up the evening. I think huge kudos goes out to this lady. She had the courage and inclination to start a support group here locally. Where as some of us would only think about doing it, she forged ahead and did it! I can't applaud her loud enough. That takes drive. Especially when she was the only attendy for the first couple of meetings. LOL! Thank god she stuck with it. Soon she had such a great group they outgrew their old location and had to move. Can you think of a better compliment than that? Thank you Janice for all your hard work and sticking with it. I don't know what I would have done trying to go this journey alone. You can contact her at fibrosupp11@yahoo.com
Leighann Turner with Axis Physical Therapy was our last speaker. They always save the best for last don't you think? She reminds of a little sprite. A pixie or something. She's a tiny lil' thing with so much energy inside her, I swear, she glows... Anyhoo... She was a god send. Had us immediately stand up and stretch. How did she know I was about ready to scream? So we all got a chance to stand. We stuck out our tongues and said BLAAH! (No I am not crazy or stupid. It works!) But you do feel silly doing it. She ran over some quick self care treatments and pointed out things in the room we could look at after our session.
leighann@axisptrehab.com or 541-683-6187
There is just no way I can cover the wealth of information we were given that evening. But thats as best of an overview as I can manage. Please, if you are local, I encourage you to join us at our Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain support group. We meet the second tuesday of every month at 2401 River Road in Eugene.
Feel free to email us if you need any information at fibrosupp11@yahoo.com
LASTLY it is important to note that I am fully responsible for the content of this blog post. If I got any of the information wrong, it is my fault alone. Which is why I encourage you to get in contact with these individuals and speak with them if you need clarification or have questions. It was an abundant amount of information to consume in an hour. You had fibro fog and pain and you get, well, me. Befuddled but trying. So there you have it. My take on a wonderful Fibro Awareness Day Seminar.
Since not all of you were there, I am going to share a brief overview of the evening. Janice and I both have copies of the literature that was available so just get in contact with us if you need a copy of something.
Did you know that we celebrate this day in honor of Florence Nightingale? I didn't. She was a fabulous nurse in the English Crimean War during 1854 to 1856. She was a pioneer of the Red Cross movement. Unfortunately, she became ill while working on the front lines and never fully recovered. She had pain and fatigue that resembled our nemisis Fibromyalgia and was virtually bed ridden til' her death in 1910. Before her death she laid the foundation for professional nursing at the St. Thomas Hospital in London. What an amazing and strong woman!
No, I am not going to give you a history lesson, but I thought it was worth mentioning that people struggled with this obnoxious syndrome and still ended up doing amazing things. So I thought it would give you all a bit of encouragement. Don't give up. Its not a death sentence, its a life sentence. Remember to just keep putting one foot in front of the other and don't be afraid to help pull people up and encourage them along your path. You will discover friends along this journey if your not afraid to look for them!
--------------------------
The first speaker of the evening was none other than Dr. Morris. It was fabulous to hear him say once again that its not in our heads. If you are like me, you'll catch yourself every once in awhile wondering if it is...
But thankfully he reaffirmed our doubts. Its real and there is hope! Laboratory tests and brain imaging technology has validated fibro as a physical disorder. What causes it? A malfunction in our central nervous system.It tends to run in families. 7 to 1 women vs men. They think this number is not completely accurate. They think more men suffer than are currently recognized. They just suffer in silence. Us women, well, what can I say? We are a bit more vocal. (shocker!) 541-344-8469 to book an appt with him or his team.
Our nerves wind up and get all excited. The glial cels that produce inflammation turns on the nerves, so we need to work on keeping the glial cells calm. The biggest thing to get from this whole evening is that there is no pill, no single "one thing" that is going to help us.
Second up to bat was Darby Valley a local acupuncturist. He really had some interesting things to say about our inner chi, body toxins, and how to make our bodies stronger thru chinese medicine. There was mention of some yummy dirt tea. Not sure where I sign up for that. LOL! But in all seriousness, you should look into seeing an acupuncturist for alternative assistance. It may or not work for you. What works for one, may not work for another. But you at least need to try. Once you build up your team of professional and friends, you'll have that much needed support team. He admitted to no one being completely balanced, thats why he'll always have a job. :) darby@cgca.us or 541-357-7530
Teri Strong spoke to us next. She is a local councelor. A very nice and knowledgable lady. A good choice to try if you are looking to build your support team. She encourages trying to live with less stress in our lives. Changing our "have to's" into I "choose to" - this is a subtle change of mind frame. But huge. If we "choose" to do something we have more luck succeeding than we do when we stress ourselves out with all the "have to's." Teri encouraged us to develop our habits with three action steps. I really think she's on to something there. Personally, I don't like being told I "have to" do something. I revolt, protest, etc. I think I would do better if I did change my thinking to "I choose to..." --- But thats just me. terilstrong@yahoo.com or 541-393-5983
Coleen Stevenson from Body Works attended. She works with Boen therapy and specific body work with myofacial release. Its a natural healing process that works on reducing our constants state of fight or flight. She'll help you figure out how to relax on your own. Its important to learn to just me in the "now" and let go of the past. coleen.stevenson@gmail.com
Patricia Schnider spoke about the benefits of ai chi. Breathing. Stress relief. She'll help you bring balance to your nervous system so its not stuck on all the time. (I wonder what that would be like?) Sounds wonderful though. Its a another water based program that improves your range of motion, balance, and mobility. Combines Tai Chi, shiatsu, and qigong techiniques. Pattyh-s@email.toast.net
Then we had Kathie Knowles who introduced us to Watsu. She has a passion for water healing. Another form of myofacial release. Watsu is a form of Water and Shiatsu. You float in warm water and it relaxes you. Allowing your body to stretch and be manipulated. Very gently relaxing your mind and body. Helps the treatment of chronic pain, fibro, myo, brain injuries etc. Helps improve a persons ability to sleep and digest. Allow fuller breathing, reduce anxiety and stress. My only question was "where do I sign up?" LOL! If you have any questions you can contact Kathy at klk1946@comast.net or 541-342-6436
Janice VanCamp was next ot last. She's just a doll. She gave the support group a qucik plug and did a fabulous job wrapping up the evening. I think huge kudos goes out to this lady. She had the courage and inclination to start a support group here locally. Where as some of us would only think about doing it, she forged ahead and did it! I can't applaud her loud enough. That takes drive. Especially when she was the only attendy for the first couple of meetings. LOL! Thank god she stuck with it. Soon she had such a great group they outgrew their old location and had to move. Can you think of a better compliment than that? Thank you Janice for all your hard work and sticking with it. I don't know what I would have done trying to go this journey alone. You can contact her at fibrosupp11@yahoo.com
Leighann Turner with Axis Physical Therapy was our last speaker. They always save the best for last don't you think? She reminds of a little sprite. A pixie or something. She's a tiny lil' thing with so much energy inside her, I swear, she glows... Anyhoo... She was a god send. Had us immediately stand up and stretch. How did she know I was about ready to scream? So we all got a chance to stand. We stuck out our tongues and said BLAAH! (No I am not crazy or stupid. It works!) But you do feel silly doing it. She ran over some quick self care treatments and pointed out things in the room we could look at after our session.
leighann@axisptrehab.com or 541-683-6187
There is just no way I can cover the wealth of information we were given that evening. But thats as best of an overview as I can manage. Please, if you are local, I encourage you to join us at our Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain support group. We meet the second tuesday of every month at 2401 River Road in Eugene.
Feel free to email us if you need any information at fibrosupp11@yahoo.com
LASTLY it is important to note that I am fully responsible for the content of this blog post. If I got any of the information wrong, it is my fault alone. Which is why I encourage you to get in contact with these individuals and speak with them if you need clarification or have questions. It was an abundant amount of information to consume in an hour. You had fibro fog and pain and you get, well, me. Befuddled but trying. So there you have it. My take on a wonderful Fibro Awareness Day Seminar.
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