Qigong is an internal martial art in which one learns to sense the Qi (the circulating life energy) moving in their body.Prof. Ernst reviewed the research on qigong to treat pain.First, the details.7 studies met all inclusion criteria for the review.And, the results.Among the rigorously designed studies…1 study suggested no significant difference for low back pain vs electromyographic biofeedback.2 studies failed to show benefit qigong in neck pain vs exercise therapy and waiting list control.1

The maximum daily doses of Tylenol, Excedrin, and dozens of other painkillers and fever-reducing drugs should be lowered in an effort to prevent potentially deadly overdoses of acetaminophen, a Food and Drug Administration panel said.Each year, about 56,000 people are treated in emergency rooms across the United States for overdoses of acetaminophen. The drug, one of the most commonly used medications found in over-the-counter and prescription products for over 50 years, remains a leading cause

For the first time since January, I went without extra oxygen at night. I woke up feeling fine…no puffiness or redness or chest pain. YES!!!! I sooooo want to quit needing supplemental oxygen. Except for the usual arthritis aches and pains and the myasthenia muscle stuff, I feel pretty good My good days would probably seem like awful days to the average person, but I’m grateful. It’s nice not to be so gosh darn sick. My stroke/myasthenia/lupus brain leaves a lot to be desired. I thi

Neurobiology of depression, fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain – Source: Frontiers in Bioscience, Jun 2009 This article synthesizes recent data suggesting that the high rates of comorbidity observed between major depression, fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain likely result from the fact that these disorders share multiple biological and environmental underpinnings. Identification of fibromyalgia patients who may not be appropriate candidates for duloxetine or pregabalin therapy – Source: A

Ginko is an herb Fibro patients can take to help with brain fog but there has now been another use possibly found for gingko: nerve pain and pain that is felt with normal touch, also known as allodynia. Allodynia is what Fibromyalgia patients experience when they feel immense pain from just a normal touch on their bodies. I know there are times where my husband will just lay his hand on my back or go to put his arm around me and I jump from the terrible pain. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum says that