Did you know that last year research teams found widespread inflammation in the brains of fibromyalgia patients?
Source: Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary: A study has documented for the first time widespread inflammation in the brains of patients with the poorly understood condition called fibromyalgia.
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Have you found that when you express your appreciation for something you also receive a sense of gratitude which feels good?
Studies have shown that having an internal sense of gratitude leads to increased dopamine levels and higher levels of activity in the hypothalamus - which improve our health. While we are all eating our Thanksgiving meals today let’s try to remember to not only make an external acknowledgement of thanksgiving but to internalize our gratitude as well.
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Do you find that sometimes, due to external stressors or highly emotional experiences your body chemistry changes and you just can’t function normally?
I find that in addition to utilizing stress-reducing tools and activities, it is best to just sit it out. Pay attention to how you are feeling and don’t demand too much from yourself!
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