by Cort Johnson | Jun 10, 2019 | Alternative Health, Homepage, Mindfulness, Nimodipine, Supplements
“The Fusion model aims to…replenish and strengthen the body so that it can” heal itself. Dr. Downing-Orr I glommed onto this rather old book (2010) and treatment protocol with interest because it was so different. For one thing, its medical approach is... 
by Lori Madeira and Cort Johnson | May 1, 2019 | Coping, Homepage, Mindfulness
In the face of a chronic illness, our friends and family can resort to simple solutions: just try and be positive they might advise. Look on the bright side. Focus on what you can do. It’s not bad advice, but it often comes across as out of place and hurtful for... 
by Kristin Kollinger | Feb 19, 2019 | Cannabis, Homepage, Low Dose Naltrexone, Mind/body, Mindfulness
I was a 29-year-old career woman who had been burning the candle at both ends for as long as I can remember. I had a high-powered job that required weekly travel, both nationally and internationally, consulting for executive management teams in Fortune 500 companies... 
by Cort Johnson | Dec 1, 2018 | Exercise, Finances, Homepage, Mindfulness, Mold, Orthostatic intolerance, Pacing, Recovery Stories, Treatment
Having any disease is scary, but having chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and/or fibromyalgia (FM) often adds a hefty dose of confusion and bewilderment to that fear. Not only are people with ME/CFS and FM typically exhausted and in pain, but problems with short-term... 
by Dan Neuffer | Aug 19, 2016 | Coping, Homepage, Mind/body, Mindfulness
A masterly retreat is in itself a victory. Norman Vincent Peale During my years with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia, I had lots of unexpected experiences. More bad experiences, more frustrations and more heart-breaking disappointments than I care to recall these days.... 
by Cort Johnson | Jul 27, 2016 | Homepage, Mind/body, Mindfulness
Fear and anxiety. I don’t know about you, but since I came down with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/’CFS) / fibromyalgia (FM) it seems like those two states of mind are ever present. Fear that I’m suddenly going to get worse, or will have money...
