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Greetings! 
Have you been feeling alone in your illness? Would you like to connect with other people who understand?
This month's newsletter has several ways for you to connect with other fibro babes who understand exactly how you feel! (Like me, who is getting this newsletter out a little late due to a fibro flare!) =)
There are also options to give you more education and help in living successfully with fibromyalgia and CFS.
First, check out the Upcoming Events section for events you can take part in -- from the comfort of your own home and pajamas!
Second, read this month's Celebration of Hope to see the results people have had with some of my workshops. You can build your confidence and make setting and achieving goals easier too!
Third, join the fibromyalgia support group I co-lead. It's open to anyone, anywhere!
Enjoy some Hope & Healing this month!
PS... Think of one woman who told you recently, "I'm so tired of having NO ONE who understands what I go through every day!" and to her. She will definitely thank you for it!
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 Celebration of Hope: Built Confidence, Made Setting and Achieving Goals Easier
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"Until you get your own hope,
find some people who you can
borrow theirs from.
~ Mary, Why Cherry Blossoms...?
On the third Thursday of every month, I hold a special workshop: Gentle Goal Setting for Fibromyalgia & CFS.
This workshop is specifically designed to give you a more gentle way to accomplish things. A way to do things besides just "push, push, push" then "crash!"
Here's what people had to say about this class:
"This class was above and beyond what I expected. I just thought it would turn out to be like every other 'goal setting' session I have ever done - one that I can stick to and follow for a week, maybe a little longer, but in the end feel defeated.
"This planning was completely different - one that I can see myself sticking to since each goal is broken down into smart, obtainable steps meant for building confidence in accomplishing my bigger goals. Thank you, Tami!" - Missy Baxter
"I do a lot of goal setting in my business - and this class wasn't like any of the goal setting I've done before. This was a terrific workshop that really helped me focus on some goals that are very important to me."
- Julie Fugate
"I have to say that this class made setting some goals and achieving them a lot easier - knowing the steps to take to reach the goals I want to do in life. Thank you so much for the webinar, the help, and the tools for setting goals." - Lisa Patterson
Do YOU want to learn a new way to set goals that actually works?
Register to attend a workshop! It comes with a free one hour coaching session with me!
Gentle Goal Setting for Fibromyalgia & CFS - Every third Thursday, 1 PM
Read more Celebrations of Hope...
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Gentle Goal Setting for Fibromyalgia & CFS 
Tired of setting goals that you never seem to keep?
Would you like to learn a gentle way to set - and reach - your goals?
For many of us with fibromyalgia and CFS, it can seem as if setting goals and reaching them only works for healthy people!
Gentle Goal Setting for Fibromyalgia & CFS is a webinar that I offer on the third Thursday of every month. You can learn how to set goals that you'll feel like you can actually accomplish - while feeling good about yourself in the process.
During this workshop you will: - Learn a new way of setting goals to make you more successful this year
- Focus on creating what you want instead of avoiding what you don't want
- Create a vision of what your goal looks like
- Gently take stock of where you are right now
- Choose one goal to focus on and outline the baby steps to reach it
- Create a plan of action that will help to pull you towards your goal
- Receive personal guidance
- Leave with a personalized plan, and the knowledge you can use this process on any goal you want to reach.
BONUS: All attendees will receive a 1-hour, one-on-one coaching session with me for FREE! ($60 value) Gentle Goal Setting For Fibromyalgia & CFS Thursday, March 15th, 1 PM Thursday, April 19th, 1 PM Cost: $25 Are you a current client? If so, you can attend for free! Register now! Get more information... |
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Fibromyalgia and Your Thyroid
Posted February 13, 2012
 Treating your thyroid could improve your fibromyalgia symptoms.
As I work with my clients, I find that they often have undiagnosed thyroid issues. The most common thing I recommend in a consultation with someone is that they get a full thyroid panel done by a good doctor who understands thyroid disease. Why?
So many symptoms of thyroid disease look like fibromyalgia symptoms. In addition, thyroid issues can amplify your fibromyalgia symptoms making them worse than they would be if your thyroid was functioning properly.
This article covers the common symptoms of low thyroid, the three main challenges fibromites face in getting thyroid issues diagnosed, and what to do after you get your thyroid disease diagnosed.
Read the full article... |
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How to Choose a Good Quality Vitamin Supplement
Posted January 29, 2012
The drugs you take for fibromyalgia can cause nutritional deficiencies. In addition, we all need help getting the nutrition we need in our diet.
Guest blogger, Missy Baxter, talks about key factors in choosing a good quality vitamin supplement. The article also includes some great supplements I recommend over and over to my clients.
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Join a Fibromyalgia - ME/CFS Group
 I co-lead the Portland Fibromyalgia - ME/CFS Group. We provide a support system and social network for anyone, anywhere 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.
Our group is open to anyone, no matter where you live! By joining our private group, you'll have access to: |
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Thanks for reading this issue of Hope & Healing! I'd love your feedback on what you thought.
It would really help me if you would:
- Think of one woman who told you recently, "I'm so tired of no one understanding what I go through every day!" and to her. She will definitely thank you for it!
- Visit my Facebook page and click the Like button.
- Schedule a time for us to chat and find out more about what I do.
To hope & healing,
Tami Stackelhouse
Fibromyalgia Coach
Helping women with fibromyalgia find hope and freedom (971) 832-9322
www.MyRestoredHealth.com
   
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| Upcoming Events | Monday, March 12 from 6-7:30 PM:
Guaifenesin Protocol for Fibromyalgia;
Dr. Melissa Congdon; Portland Fibro CFS Group; Webinar | Thursday, March 15
from 1-3 PM:
Gentle Goal Setting for Fibromyalgia & CFS; Tami Stackelhouse, Fibromyalgia Coach; Webinar | Thursday, April 19
from 1-3 PM:
Gentle Goal Setting for Fibromyalgia & CFS; Tami Stackelhouse, Fibromyalgia Coach; Webinar |
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Tip of the Month
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Learn to Live Fibro Smart!
This will be a short tip on my end, because basically, I want you to read a blog post from a friend of mine.
When we're diagnosed with fibromyalgia, we have to learn to do things differently. Sometimes we want to kick and scream about how that's just not fair, but it's just how it is, folks. It's not good or bad - it just is.
This post is one of the best ways I've seen about explaining how it's not a bad thing. It's actually FIBRO SMART. I love it!
If you want help in learning what it means for YOU to be fibro smart, let's talk! That's exactly what I do as a Fibro Coach.
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Fibro Facts
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I recently attended the Body Worlds exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). WOW. It closed on March 4th and it was something that you had to see to imagine.
But here's an interesting tidbit I picked up:
"Long-term memories use two neurotransmitters, epinephrine and norepinephrine, released during emotional stress."
I found this particularly interesting because these two neurotransmitters are some that we fibro folk tend to be low in.
No wonder we have trouble with brain fog!
Scott said it wasn't really long-term memories we were having trouble accessing, but I think it is. When we can't think of a word, those are long, long-term memories, not short-term, "what did I do yesterday" type of memories.
Other symptoms of low epinephrine and norepinephrine:
- Fatigue
- Lack of focus
- Difficulty losing weight
- Lack of energy
- Lack of motivation
- Depression
Sound familiar to anyone?
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Learn the four simple steps to becoming a Health Coach
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One Health Coach has said our health care system "isn't about health, isn't caring, and isn't a system!" If you have fibromyalgia and spent the typical three+ years with three+ doctors trying to get a diagnosis, you know what they were talking about!
Would you like to be part of the solution? It's so rewarding helping people transform their lives by helping them change their habits. I would love to show you how easy it is to become a Health Coach.
Step 2. Contact me to learn more, including what steps 3 & 4 are! |
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Helping women with fibromyalgia,
tired of being held prisoner in their own bodies, find hope and freedom.
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