Episodes

Episode 18: CBD for Fibromyalgia with Dr. Ginevra Liptan

September 3, 2019 00:59:13

CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is one of the active ingredients found in the cannabis plant. As a non-psychoactive component, CBD will not alter your brain or make you feel “high”. It does, however, affect your body. In this episode, we’ll talk about those effects specific to the fibromyalgia body. Should you talk to your doctor about using CBD?...

Episode 17: Why Am I Unmotivated?

August 20, 2019 43:05

You can't take a vacation from fibromyalgia, which means you can't take a vacation from doing all of the things necessary to manage your fibromyalgia. Healing is a full-time job, and it takes a lot of work to keep feeling our best! Sometimes we hate making choices that feel like eating broccoli when we are really craving ice cream,...

Episode 16: Fibromyalgia in Children with Dr. Melissa Congdon

August 6, 2019 01:22:46

The Mayo Clinic reports 2-6% of school aged children in the U.S. have fibromyalgia. Conservatively, that means 14.8 million kids struggle with fibro fog, chronic pain and a host of other confusing and debilitating symptoms. Dr. Melissa Congdon joins us with the message that pediatric fibromyalgia is very treatable, meaning you and your child can enjoy their time as...