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Upcoming Events
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Every Thursday from 7-8 PM (PST): "Chat" Night on Ning! (There will be no chat on March 7th due to preparations for Expo)
Saturday, March 9th from 10AM - 6PM:
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Featuring Past Audio Recording:
Weight Loss With Health Coach, Tami Stackelhouse
During this webinar with Fibromyalgia Coach, Tami Stackelhouse, we learned why excess weight is not our fault!
Tami shared some underlying issues unique to fibromyalgia that cause us to gain weight and have trouble losing it again.
She also shared studies about how weight loss is a little known secret to reducing fibromyalgia pain.
Get the facts and find some hope!
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The Thriving Fibromite
MARCH 2013 |
Greetings!
Spring is around the corner. Do you have some fun plans for when it warms up and the sun shows itself?
We have some exciting events planned for you this month. On the 9th, we hope you will join Tami Stackelhouse, Health Coach (and our Co-Founder) and our community at our booth at the Women's Expo.
At our meeting on the 16th, Insurance expert, Jennifer Allain, will speak on "Health Insurance, Medicare and YOU!". IMPORTANT NOTE: This meeting will NOT be videotaped, so please plan to attend in person.
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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Health Insurance, Medicare and YOU!
Saturday, March 16th 1-4:00 PM
Join Jennifer R. Allain for our March meeting, where she will discuss health insurance- as it relates to you!
She will describe how major medical insurance companies view fibromyalgia in underwriting, alternative options to major medical insurance, and how the new Health Insurance Exchange may affect you.
Finally, she will give a presentation on Medicare.
There will also be a question and answer session at the end to ensure your insurance questions get answered- so make sure you show up with plenty of questions!
Meeting format:
- 1-2:15 PM - enjoy social time with fellow members
- 2:15-4PM - announcements and speaker
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL NOT BE VIDEOTAPED. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS INFORMATIVE EVENT IN PERSON!
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Webinar: To Be Announced
We will send out a notification when the March webinar has been scheduled.
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Social Event in March
Walk in the Park
There will be no walk this month due to inclement weather. Social Get-Together: Women's Expo Saturday, March 9th 10AM-6PM
Come Visit Us at the Women's Expo
Tami Stackelhouse (for her Fibromyalgia coaching business) and our community are sharing a large booth at the expo. We would love for you to stop by and say hi. Plus, we have gifts to give away!
Tami is offering a copy of her free DVD and the chance to enter to win a gift basket worth over $800! (Tami's drawing is open to anyone who stops by our booth - read what all is included here)
Our community is offering drawings for books, videos, Free "Premium" membership to our community and "Spoon Theory" refrigerator magnets. (These drawings are open to our membership ONLY)
Portland Women's Expo details:
Enjoy Shopping, Food, Samples, Full Body Rejuvenation and so much more. One day, over 250 exhibitors, all for YOU! This Expo is the best local showcase for the latest products & services for women & families, shopping, beauty, health, nutrition, fitness, financial planning, home décor and more. Check out the Expo highlights here.
Portland Women's Expo
Saturday, March 9th
10 AM - 6 PM
Portland Convention Center, Hall C
Purchase tickets online
You'll find Tami Stackelhouse, Health Coach, and the Fibromyalgia - ME/CFS Support Center, Inc. in booths 727 and 729.
You can print the map and Exhibitor List here.
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New Meeting Location Beginning in April
As you know, the Frida Center is closing on March 28th. That means that we are losing our meeting space. However, we have found a wonderful new location to meet.
We will meet at Valley Community Presbyterian Church beginning in April. The meeting room is free. AND, there is a built-in sectional that goes around most of the room. Comfortable seating anyone?
There is also a kitchenette attached to the room.
Valley Community Presbyterian Church
Fireside Room
8060 SW Brentwood
Portland, Oregon 97225
Map and Directions
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February Recordings Available
Caregiver Appreciation Day!  Our February meeting was about our caregivers. We wanted to accomplish two goals:
-Thank our caregivers.
-Give our caregivers a place to ask questions and see that we all experience fatigue, brain fog, pain, etc.
We had a panel of caregivers which included Don Rognlien (Jo Anne's husband), Bob Staples (Tamara's husband) and Missy Baxter (her ex-husband has fibro and Lyme).
Tami Stackelhouse performed a short demonstration of "The Spoon Theory," to help those in attendance better understand what it is like to live with chronic illness, fatigue and pain.
Caregiver Appreciation Video Recording... Webinar: Eating to Feel Good! 
Dr. Brittany Kolluru discussed real life nutrition information. She reviewed how food can change the way our bodies feel and the role of blood sugar stabilization in reducing pain.
She also answered popular questions about food, such as is it better to be vegetarian or how important is it to eat organic?
About Dr. Kolluru:
Dr. Brittany Kolluru is a board certified, primary care naturopathic physician with over 10 years of experience in nutrition counseling and lifestyle changes. Dr. Kolluru is known for her creative treatment style that focuses on the individual to develop treatments that fit into each person's unique schedule and lifestyle.
She completed her four year naturopathic medical degree from the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) and went on to accept a highly competitive two year post graduate residency position.
Prior to attending NCNM, Dr. Kolluru completed a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from Louisiana State University in which she completed in-depth studies into the role of food in culture, nutritional biochemistry, sports nutrition and medical nutrition therapy.
Dr. Kolluru currently practices at 8 Hearts Health and Wellness where she treats patients of all ages. She is currently accepting new patients and provides 15 minute free consultations to all prospective patients.
Visit Brittany's Website... Eating to Feel Good! Audio Recording... Join our private web group here...
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 Join our Private Web Group
The Fibromyalgia-ME/CFS Support Center, Inc. (formerly 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 community, 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 Fibromyalgia-ME/CFS Support Center, Inc....
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Thanks for reading our March 2013 issue! We'd love your feedback on what you thought.
It would really help us if you would:
- 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.
- Join our private web community.
To thriving, not just surviving,
 
Tamara Staples Tami Stackelhouse
tamara@fibrocfssupportcenter.org tami@myrestoredhealth.com
(503) 476-9520 (971) 832-9322
Co-Founder, President Co-Founder, Vice President
Fibromyalgia-ME/CFS Support Center, Inc. |
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