For years I have said I think fibromyalgia, and other syndromes, are a result of our toxic society.
People don't like to think about our toxic society. They fear they'd have to stop eating junk food, drinking diet pop, or that they'd feel guilty about driving their car.
But Laura Ingalls (a common reference point for me) didn't eat Red #4, and she didn't see people with fibromyalgia either. There could be no correlation at all between pollution, wireless computers, cell phones, preservatives and increases in diabetes, obesity, joint replacements and fibromyalgia. But I'd be curious if anyone is studying the connection.
I signed up at We Can Solve It because I want to know more about the environment and what we can do about protecting our planet. If the pollution is damaging our environment, imagine what it's doing to our bodies.
What Fibromyalgia Is Like
Yesterday I went for a nice long walk toward the water. About 50 minutes total and at a steady, but not fast, pace. Today when I got up, my body was aching.
When I've explained this before, people (not doctors) have given me the advice to strengthen my muscles. Their theory is that I have no muscle tone, therefore any exercise is a surprise to my system.
I have been active since I was young. I played soccer for ten years, danced, was on the drill team in jr. high and high school. Played recreational softball in college. When I got fibromyalgia of course I did less. I didn't feel good. But I don't believe fibromyalgia to be a matter of being out of shape.
I describe fibromyalgia like this- you know when you learn to water ski for the first time and the next day your body is sore? That is fibromyalgia, only it's not just things you're learning for the first time. It's taking a walk or cleaning the tub or lifting some boxes.
And some days you can do somethings, and then you might not be able to do it next week. You never know. And that is one of the several frustrating things about fibromyalgia.
When I've explained this before, people (not doctors) have given me the advice to strengthen my muscles. Their theory is that I have no muscle tone, therefore any exercise is a surprise to my system.
I have been active since I was young. I played soccer for ten years, danced, was on the drill team in jr. high and high school. Played recreational softball in college. When I got fibromyalgia of course I did less. I didn't feel good. But I don't believe fibromyalgia to be a matter of being out of shape.
I describe fibromyalgia like this- you know when you learn to water ski for the first time and the next day your body is sore? That is fibromyalgia, only it's not just things you're learning for the first time. It's taking a walk or cleaning the tub or lifting some boxes.
And some days you can do somethings, and then you might not be able to do it next week. You never know. And that is one of the several frustrating things about fibromyalgia.
Do You Still Have Your Prom Dress?
Recently I was cleaning out my storage unit and noticed my prom dress. Does any garmet capture a decade quite like the prom dress? The design, the color, the style. A friend of mine made fun of me for still having it, so I asked a few other friends and they all said they gave theirs away. I knew just the person to call to see if she had hers. And sure enough, mom did.
Eating Healthy at These Prices
Wow. Oranges are $1.99 per pound. One oranges is what, about 3/4 pound? This seems like a lot. Is a salad going to be $10?
Trader Joe's has reasonable prices for fruits and vegetables, but in my experience they turn quickly. Actually, a lot of their perishables (like cheese) turn quick, I think due to the lack of preservatives.
Unnecessary preservatives, like food coloring, is what I like about Trader Joe's. And since the store isn't that close by, sometimes one has to eat (ha) the cost of a moldy item.
Trader Joe's has reasonable prices for fruits and vegetables, but in my experience they turn quickly. Actually, a lot of their perishables (like cheese) turn quick, I think due to the lack of preservatives.
Unnecessary preservatives, like food coloring, is what I like about Trader Joe's. And since the store isn't that close by, sometimes one has to eat (ha) the cost of a moldy item.
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