November Meeting

First of all I'd like to apologize for not updating the blog in a couple months. I missed the meetings. We know all about flares and life mishaps, well, I've experienced a fair amount of both. So I am sorry not to keep you updated. NOW - moving on to the meeting I did get to. LOL!

It was a really great meeting. And so good to see everyone again. Its such a warm and welcoming environment that you just can't help but feel great about being there.

Our speaker this month was Peggy White. She does self hypnosis. Handing out many papers on the process that breaks the cycle of the fight, flight, and freeze responses that our body automatically does. Hypnosis connects the conscious mind to the subconscious mind. Making your mind more open to suggestion. It cannot make you do things against your will. A hypnotist can only gues your mind into a hypnotic state and offer simple suggestions to your mind based on your desire to effect change. As far as I am aware, we were all aware the entire meeting and no one ran around clucking like a chicken. LOL! So  I'd safe your in perfect hands to see Peggy if this is of interest to you.

There was alot of talk about hyaluronic acid and how important this substance is to your body. Every body tissue has it - making it a lifeline for our cells. It helps remove toxins from your cells. It is a natural substance that is found in the synovial fluid surrounding our joints and all the connecting tissues of our body. Um hello!  Where does fibromyalgia affect you? Uh, yeah. Those connecting tissues and joints to start. LOL! So a look at hyaluronic acid would be beneficial to fibro sufferers. You can go to a health food store and ask them about it. Or contact Peggy for more information. She is a true believer in its benefits and uses Synthovial Seven which is pure hyaluronic acid. If hyaluronic acid reduces pain as its claimed, I know where my next stop will be.

Just a reminder that our group meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm at 2401 River Road Suite 100 @ the Willamette Pain Management Building.

Our December 11th meeting should be a total hoot. We are going skip the speaker and just have FUN! Everyone is to bring an angel to exchange and a small gift for an elephant exchange game. Nothing over $5.00 - can be wacky, tacky, unusual, new, used, whatever! Just bring a little something for us to fight over. :) Cookies will be provided to tame our sweet tooths. This should be a very fun evening indeed. Hope to see you there!