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Upcoming Events
| Saturday, September 8th from 12-1:00 PM Walk in George Rogers Park; Social
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Saturday, September 15th from 1-4:00 PM:
Every Thursday from 7-8 PM (PDT): "Chat" Night on Ning!
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A Gallery of Medical Marijuana; different types have differing effects
A Gallery of Medical Marijuana
Positions on the efficacy of medical marijuana vary, but thousands of patients suffering from cancer, AIDS, and other diseases claim marijuana provides them relief from devastating symptoms such as intractable nausea, vomiting and chronic pain.
In a 1997 article for the The New England Journal of Medicine, Jerome P. Kassirer, M.D., wrote that "physicians who prohibit prescribing marijuana for seriously ill patients are misguided, heavy-handed, and inhumane."
Different strains of marijuana have varying effects and target a variety of symptoms. We're putting a cost on this relief and giving the types of pain that are eased.
By Danny Danko
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Nutritional Therapy in Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis or Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome
(ME/CFS): A Case Study
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Our second paper, entitled "Nutritional Therapy in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): A Case Study," was published in June 2012.
The paper shares a detailed case study of a patient receiving treatment from our nutrition department. It is relatively easy to follow, and is a great example of how the OHC nutrition approach is about a lot more than just food and supplements.
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The Thriving Fibromite
SEPTEMBER 2012 |
Greetings!
We have informative and fun meeting and social events planned for this month. Be sure to check the upcoming events so that you don't miss anything! PS... Think of one person with fibromyalgia or ME/CFS who has told you, "I wish there was some support for people like us!" and to him/her. |
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Spencer Leek to Speak on the Fascia and Myofascial Release Massage
Saturday, September 15th 1-4:00 PM
Spencer Leek, the myofascial release therapist who works out ofThe Frida Center, will speak to us about the fascia, why we hurt and how myofascial release massage can help.
Releasing fascial restrictions helps remove pressure from pain sensitive structures. The lengthened fascia also creates space for easier movement and a greater range of motion. MFR hydrates fascia, thus allowing the fascial structures to glide upon one another more easily. MFR opens space for fluid and energy movement, facilitating greater circulation and communication - allowing the body to heal.
Having heard Spencer speak on this subject, I can tell you that he is a passionate, dynamic speaker and you don't want to miss this meeting!
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Webinar: EFT or Tapping for Managing Pain and Other Symptoms
 Monday, September 10th 6:30-8:00 PM (PDT)
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or Meridian Tapping is apowerful way to manage pain and other illness symptoms. It uses "tapping" on acupuncture meridians along with saying key phrases to calm the amygdala (the fight-or-flight area of the brain).
If you read Dr. Liptan's book "Figuring Out Fibromyalgia," you know that those of us with fibromyalgia have our nervous system stuck in the fight-or-flight response. This is partly what causes increased muscle tension and pain.
Join us for this interactive webinar where you will get a chance to do some tapping. You will learn how to design your own EFT tapping scripts so that you can employ this modality whenever and wherever you are in pain.
To read Tamara Staples' bio, click here.
To read more and RSVP, click here.
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Social Events in September
Walk in the Park
Saturday, September 8th 12-1:00 PM
Come join us for a walk in George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego.
George Rogers Park is Lake Oswego's first community park and one of its most diverse. Situated on the Willamette River, the park is the site of significant Native American activity over 10,000 years ago, as well as the center of Lake Oswego's industrial iron history. The park is 26 acres and contains athletic fields, tennis courts, children's playground, picnicing, riverfront access, walking trails, and a large natural area. Of particular interest to history buffs is the "Iron Furnace", which is listed on the National Historic register and one of the few reminders of Lake Oswego's industrial past. One of the best views of the Willamette River can be found near the furnace in the lower park.
Directions
George Rogers Park
611 S. State Street
Lake Oswego, OR
Social Get-Together  Wednesday, September 27th 1-3:00 PM
Come join us for some fun social time at Gustav's Restaurant in Tigard!
They do have a gluten-free menu and if you are in the mood, they even have gluten-free beer.
The restaurant is located at 10350 SW Greenburg Road, Tigard.
Google Maps
Read more about these events or register here.
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Emphasis on Breathing Helps Massage Clients in Pain
 By Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.
Most bodyworkers are aware that breathing deeply helps relaxation. In fact, many guide their clients toward diaphragmatic breathing during a session to complement their work. Elevating the therapeutic utility of deep breathing even further, research demonstrates that breathing technique influences more than relaxation levels. Based on this groundbreaking study, bodywork practitioners have every reason to incorporate breath-work into every session for chronic pain. In addition, this study encourages practitioners to teach their clients diaphragmatic breathing techniques to reduce chronic pain in between bodywork visits.
Research led by Arthur Craig, Ph.D. from Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in collaboration with investigators in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University was published in the January 2010 edition of Pain, the journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain. This study demonstrated that controlled breathing at a slowed rate can significantly reduce feelings of pain. More details about their research are described below:
* The pain responses of women with the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia was measured and compared to healthy women of the same age.
* When the women performed slow breathing, their reactions to a moderately painful stimulus - brief pulses of heat from a probe placed on the palm - were reduced.
* Both groups of women reported less emotional discomfort and lower pain intensity when they slowed their normal breathing rate down by half.
* Although the benefit was greater and more consistent among the healthy study participants than those with fibromyalgia, even women with fibromyalgia benefitted from slowed breathing.
Cont. Reading...
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August Recordings Available
An Introduction to Naturopathy and NCNM Dr. Brittany Kolluru from the National College of Natural Medicine spoke about affordable appointments and procedures available at the college that can be helpful to our membership. She explained who staffs the clinic at the college and how appointments there are handled.
Dr. Kolluru also talked about the differences between Naturopathic Physicians and Medical Doctors. She explained the training that a Naturopathic Physician completes and how their philosophy differs from that of Medical Doctors.
Don't forget that the clinic is offering a summer special through September.
$50 for new patients
$25 for returning patients
Special pricing for hydrotherapy and group acupuncture
Call them for an appointment: 503.552.1551
3025 SW Corbett Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
Located at the west end of the Ross Island Bridge. Introduction to Naturopathy Video Recording Webinar: Lyme Disease Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention  If you are like me, you know very little about Lyme Disease. Our August Webinar featured Trish McCleary, Founder and Legislative Advocate of S.L.A.M. (Sturbridge Lyme Awareness of Massachusetts) and Lyme Disease patient. Trish was originally misdiagnosed with Fibromyalgia and arthritis before finally discovering the real problem was Lyme Disease. With treatment, she now lives without the pain and symptoms that had devastated her life for so many years. Trish spoke to us about the prevalence of Lyme Disease, its signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. She explained that the standard Lyme test is only accurate 40-60% of the time. It is imperative that you be tested by a specialty lab. Lyme Disease Audio Recording Join our private web group here...
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 Join our Private Web Group
The Portland Area Fibromyalgia - ME/CFS Group provides a support system and social network for those dealing with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other chronic illness and pain conditions. Our primary purpose is to encourage each other in thriving despite our illnesses.
By joining our private group, you'll have access to:
- Videos of our monthly group meetings featuring knowledgable speakers on various aspects of coping with and healing from chronic illness.
- Audio recordings of our monthly webinars featuring authors, doctors, naturopaths and other experts on fibromyalgia and ME/CFS from around the country.
- A compassionate online community where we share our stories and offer one another support.
- A library of articles on fibromyalgia and ME/CFS.
There are no membership dues and it is free to join. We hope that you will find exactly what you need in our group and look forward to meeting you!
Join the Portland Fibromyalgia-ME/CFS Group...
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Thanks for reading our March 2012 issue! We'd love your feedback on what you thought.
It would really help us if you would:
To thriving, not just surviving,
 
Tamara Staples Tami Stackelhouse
tamara@portlandfibrocfs.com tami@myrestoredhealth.com
(503) 476-9520 (971) 832-9322
Group Co-Leader Group Co-Leader
Portland Fibromyalgia-ME/CFS Group |
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