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Can Prayer Influence Pain?
Prayer has been used as an appeal for physical healing and emotional calm for thousands of years. In our modern day society thousands of people still use the practice of prayer and other religious activities to influence their health.
A study released in May 2004 by the US National Centre for Health Statistics involving 31,000 adults revealed prayer to be the most commonly used alternative and complimentary therapy in America1. 45% of these people used prayer for health reasons: 43% prayed for their own health; almost 25% had had others pray for them; and 10% had participated in a prayer group for their health.
Illegal Pain Relief
This article was featured in the June 2007 edition of FaMily
by Kathy Longley (Subscribe
The medicinal use of cannabis has shot back into the limelight following the conviction of three people with multiple sclerosis charged with conspiring to supply an illegal drug. The trio were involved in producing chocolate bars containing cannabis and supplying them to other sufferers with multiple sclerosis throughout the UK. To date they have sent out more than 20,000 bars.
Cannabis is renowned for its relaxation properties and many people with chronic pain claim that it reduces muscle spasms, helps them rest and allows them to be more independent.
Does Fibromyalgia Affect Eyesight?
"Everything is slightly blurred, sort of misty, as if you are looking through a mild fog," Rifka told me. "The symptoms started slowly and at first weren't there all the time, it would be blurry one day and then it would go for a few days, but now it is a permanent thing and I simply can't focus clearly. I also have these terrible dry eyes, and wake up in the morning feeling as though my eyes are full of sand, stuck together and gritty."
A small tribute to Neil (own2feet)
Neil, an active participant on the FMA UK Forum, sadly passed away earlier this year. He will be sorely missed, especially for his humour and constant encouragement. We dedicate this magazine to his memory.
Dedications from forum members
“Neil supported me in the past with thoughtful and encouraging PM's [personal messages], and was always so humorous and funny, but also deeply caring and thoughtful. We have lost a true gentleman. He will be deeply missed.” (MOAL61)“I was very sad to hear of Neil's passing away. While he had a lot on his plate, he always managed to make me laugh with his many and various posts. I would like to say on behalf of the Board of Trustees of FMA UK that we offer our condolences and sympathy to all his family.” (Roger Vice Chair & Treasurer, FMA UK)
How Can I Help My Child With Fibromyalgia?
Any parent who sees their child suffering wants to help, it is a natural instinct we all have. If a child falls over and cuts their knee you can respond by kissing it better and giving them a hug to assure them that everything is okay and it will heal quickly. But what do you do if you start to see the signs and symptoms of some underlying health problem? How should you react and how do you know if it is fibromyalgia?
The No Oh No" Cycle
Dr Martin Pall, a professor of biochemistry and basic medical sciences at Washington State University in America, is proposing that the illnesses chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity and post-traumatic stress disorder could all share the same underlying cause. We all know that there is plenty of overlap between these conditions and if you are diagnosed with one you are more than likely to have symptoms of another; just like many people have fibromyalgia with many of the symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity.
Pulled, prodded and cracked
The words pulled, prodded and cracked certainly used to summarise my idea of osteopathy and chiropractic treatment. I couldn't understand why anyone would actually want to pay to have a therapist stick their thumbs into your tender and bruised muscles or pull you into unheard of positions in order to crack your joints as though you were a rag doll! Surprisingly, when I actually went to see an osteopath for the first time, I discovered they could be quite gentle creatures and not the embodiment of my nightmares.
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