Fibromyalgia and Arbonne A little background to share with your friends/family/clients with FM. People dismiss us as depressed, hypochondriacs, lazy, tired, pill seekers…fakers. I was diagnosed with FM two years ago. Before that, I was a (very) independent, very successful woman who was known for my ability to mentally and physically outwork an entire crew of men and women, single-handedly. Then, I couldn’t get out of bed. I couldn’t grip a spoon without shaking. I had to crawl up stairs that I used to take two at a time. My new husband watched his new wife go from vivacious and capable to flat out helpless in a matter of months. Imagine everything that you’re proud of being shot down to nothing. Ouch. Fibro in (my) nutshell: • Weather - Weather, weather, weather. My body knows when a storm is coming, regardless of what NOAA says. Sometimes 2-3 days in advance, depending on how drastic the change in pressure will be. My entire family (including our 6 and 7yr olds) call me the Kalpin Dopplar. • “Fibro Fog”- Imagine reading a simple sentence, such as “Anne walked across the street to the park.” over and over again, focusing on each word with all you’ve got, yet unable to comprehend that Anne is simply walking across the street to the park. • Pain – You know how it feels when your foot falls asleep and you bump it accidentally? Imagine that feeling all over your body, add a Charlie Horse, and someone yanking your joints apart, twisting them, and cramming them back in place. Then came Arbonne (Taaaa-Daaa!) - What has worked for me: 1. SEASOURCE GELEE - I have numerous Consultants with FM that signed up immediately after applying it for the first time. I keep two jars: one with the 5-1 Massage Oil added to the Gelee, and one without. 2. SEASOURCE RESCUE WASH – Soak in the tub. Ahhhh. 3. PROTEIN SHAKES – People with FM tend to have Celiac, gluten intolerance, or other food sensitivities. The shakes alone have made a tremendous difference for me. 4. DIGESTION PLUS – Reduces Inflammation! 5. FIBER BOOST- Good-bye, IBS! 6. FIZZ STICKS – Improves ability to focus and comprehend. (Oh! I get it! Anne is going to the park!) 7. PROLIEF. Prolief. Prolief.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 09:02:40 +0000