by Cort Johnson | May 11, 2019 | Energy Production, Fibromyalgia, Homepage, Metformin
It says right there in the title – “Is insulin resistance the cause of fibromyalgia? A preliminary report” – it’s a preliminary report, but definitely an interesting one. In fact, the authors have stated that if the findings are...
by Amber Ella | May 4, 2019 | Cannabis, Homepage
This is part two of a four- part series on Cannabis and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM). (Cort added pictures and captions.) Getting started with Cannabis Cannabis is used increasingly to manage complex chronic illnesses and inflammatory...
by Lori Madeira and Cort Johnson | May 1, 2019 | Coping, Homepage, Mindfulness
Our culture is rampant with "positivity" messages and inspiring stories of overcoming the odds but sometimes the dark side needs to be acknowledged as well. Until we do that we can never truly be at peace. Check out some thoughts on "toxic positivity" and acknowledging the dark side of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome in a blog co-written by Lori Madeira and Cort Johnson
by Amber Ella | Apr 26, 2019 | Cannabis, Cytokines, Homepage, Mast cell activation syndrome, Treatment
This is Part I of a five-part series on using marijuana or Cannabis as medicine for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and/or fibromaylgia (FM). The first two parts by Amber focus on the science behind using Cannabis and how to get started on it. Summary Cannabis...
by Cort Johnson | Apr 24, 2019 | Ampligen, Antivirals, Peterson
Dr. Peterson’s been using Ampligen in ME/CFS for 27 years. It seems like the drug has been sitting in limbo regarding ME/CFS forever – yet Ampligen is just one phase 3 trial away from becoming the first FDA-approved drug for ME/CFS – and no other...
by Cort Johnson | Apr 20, 2019 | Ketamine, Prefrontal Cortex, Treatment
For years, ketamine was known for its use as an anesthetic or as a recreational drug. Its ability to provide quick and safe sedation saved many lives during the Vietnam war and is still the preferred anesthetic in battlefield situations. It can be used to induce a...