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• MissBeHavin1

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• What's so funny about Fibro?

  • From: geekygranny
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    The Healing Power of Humor

    What's so funny about Fibro?

    by Karen Lee Richards, ChronicPainConnection Expert

     

    Current research is confirming what biblical wisdom told us centuries ago – that laughter is good for us.  Proverbs 17:22 observed, “A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones.” 
    
    You know that laughing makes you feel better emotionally, but now scientific studies are also revealing positive physiological effects.  Laughter:

    • Reduces pain by triggering the pituitary gland to secrete endorphins, a natural painkiller.
    • Stimulates your immune system to fight infection.
    • Gives a feeling of well-being brought on when the endocrine system secretes hormones called catecholamines.
    • Aides brain function by improving circulation and oxygenating your bodies.
    • Improves discernment by stimulating your hypothalamus. 

    Well-known author Norman Cousins was the first to document the physiological benefits of laughter, giving validity to the adage that laughter is the best medicine.  In 1964 Cousins was diagnosed with a painful, degenerative connective tissue disease and given a one-in-500 chance of recovering.  He theorized that if stress and negative emotions could increase the body’s susceptibility to illness, then surely laughter and positive emotions could improve the body’s ability to heal.  Cousins discovered that ten minutes of good “belly laughter” seemed to have and anesthetic effect on him, allowing him two or more hours of pain-free sleep.  He began watching Marx Brothers comedies and Candid Camera

    episodes for his self-prescribed daily doses of laughter.  Cousins eventually laughed himself back to health, beating the odds and making a full recovery.

    Cousins so firmly believed in the benefits of laughter that he provided funds to launch a pilot study investigating the healing power of humor.  In this study led by Lee Berk, DrPH, Associate Director at the Center for Neuroimmunology at Loma Linda University Medical Center, patients’ blood was monitored before, during and after sessions of mirthful laughter.  They found that mirthful laughter can reduce stress hormone levels and increase the secretion of growth hormone, an enhancer of key immune responses.  Dr. Berk explained, “The biological effects of a single one-hour session of viewing a humorous video can last from 12 to 24 hours, while…daily 30-minute exposure to such humor and laughter videos produces profound and long-lasting changes in these measures.”

    Take Yourself Lightly

    Fibromyalgia (FM) is not a laughing matter – but maybe it should be.  While the illness itself is a serious subject, dwelling on how miserable you feel serves no purpose except to make you feel worse.  I once had a t-shirt that said, “Angels fly because they take themselves lightly.”  Take a lesson from the angels and learn to take yourself lightly.  FM certainly offers you many opportunities to practice laughing at yourself.  Relating the fibro-fog experiences alone could keep an audience rolling on the floor.  I’ll bet you can share a “cloudy” moment when you put the milk in the cabinet or your car keys in the freezer.  What is important is how you react to those experiences.  You can cry and get depressed about your increasing forgetfulness or laugh at your silly mistake and feel better.  It is your choice.  Here are some “observations” to help you start seeing the funny side of FM.

    You know you have FM when…

    • Everything hurts – and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work.
    • You feel like the morning after but you didn’t have a night before.
    • Your little black book contains only names ending in M.D.
    • You get confused playing checkers.
    • You finally have all the answers but you forgot what the questions were.
    • You look forward to a dull evening.
    • You sit in a rocking chair and can’t get it going.
    • After painting the town red, you have to take a nap before applying the second coat.
    • Your back goes out more often than you do.
    • You consider a discussion of bowel problems interesting conversation.
    • You know what’s on TV at 3:00 a.m.
    • Dialing long distance wears you out.
    • You stop to think and forget to start again.
    • You find yourself smiling at this list.

    Fill Your Life With Laughter

    How can you bring more laughter into your life?  Taking yourself lightly will put a smile on your face and give you an emotional boost, but to kick the healing effects of laughter into high gear, you need some out-loud, double-over laughter.

    The first step is to find out what makes you laugh.  Not everyone responds the same way to humorous material.  While one person may find the Three Stooges hilarious, another may think they are silly and childish.  You may crack-up watching Saturday Night Live while your neighbor finds it offensive.  Do you like physical humor like slapstick or do you prefer relationship humor like Friends?  Or maybe dry humor tickles your funny bone.  Think about what makes you laugh out loud, then set out to incorporate that kind humor into your daily life.

    Today there are seemingly unlimited sources for humorous material of all types.  Cable and satellite TV offer 24-hour comedy stations as well as movie channels devoted solely to the comedy genre.  Video and DVD rental stores have comedy sections with hundreds of movies to choose from.  There are thousands of humor books available at the library or bookstores, both locally and online. 

    And, of course, there is always the Internet.  A Yahoo search of the word “humor” yielded more than 41 million sites!  You can find general humor sites as well as sites specializing in a particular category of humor.   A quick scan revealed sites devoted to philosophical humor, college humor, psychological humor, political humor, Christian humor, garden humor, humor in the news, science humor, twisted humor, police humor, sports humor, kids humor, farm humor and dozens more.  There are even sites where you can sign up to have a joke e-mailed to you every day.  One such site, www.AjokeAday.com, promises clean humor and claims to be the number one full-time, professionally maintained joke site since 1995.

    A Joke a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?

    Laughter is not a cure-all and Dr. Berk does not suggest that patients discontinue their medications or other treatments.  However, laughter can help you harness your inner healing resources.  It can essentially convert the negative, destructive effects of stress into positive, healing energy.  So let yourself go.  Let that smile give way to a giggle, then let that giggle burst into a wholehearted laugh! 

    To get you started, here are some of my all-time favorites...

    Laughing at Life

    For many years I have kept a file folder labeled “Giggles.”  Whenever I come across a joke, a cartoon or a story that strikes me as funny, I drop it into the file.  On days I am feeling a little down or discouraged, I pull out my file and have a good laugh.  Being a writer, I particularly enjoy the real-life linguistic bloopers.  Below are some of my favorites.

    Actual sentences from letters to a county welfare department:

    • I cannot get sick pay.  I have six children.  Can you tell me why?
    • This is my 8th child.  What are you going to do about it?
    • I am forwarding my marriage certificate and my three children, one of which was a mistake as you will see.
    • You have changed my little boy to a girl.  Will this make any difference?
    • I want money quick as I can get it.  I have been in bed with the doctor for two weeks and he doesn’t do me any good.  If things don’t improve, I will have to send for another doctor.

    Excerpts from real church bulletins:

    • On Sunday, a special collection will be taken to defray the expense of the new carpet.  All those wishing to do something on the new carpet, come forward and get a piece of paper.
    • Thursday, at 5 p.m., there will be a meeting of the Little Mothers Club.  All those wishing to become little mothers, please meet the pastor in his study.

    Real notices from around the world (in English?):

    • In a Paris Hotel elevator – Please leave your values at the front desk.
    • Outside a Hong Kong tailor shop – Ladies may have a fit upstairs.
    • In a Bangkok dry cleaners – Drop your trouser here for best results.
    • From a car rental brochure in Tokyo – When passenger on foot have in sight, tootle the horn.  Trumpet him melodiously at first, but if he still obstacles your passage then tootle him with vigor.

    Quotes from actual medical records dictated by physicians:

    • The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1983.
    • Discharge status:  Alive but without permission.
    • She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night.
    • The patient refused an autopsy.
    • The patient expired on the floor uneventfully.
    • Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital.
    • Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant.
    • The patient was in his usual state of good health until his airplane ran out of gas and crashed.
    • While in the ER, she was examined, x-rated and sent home.

     

    _____________

    Reprinted with permission of the National Fibromyalgia Association from Fibromyalgia AWARE, March - June, 2004

    © Karen Lee Richards, 2008

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• BIGGDOG

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• How to Care for Yourself

  • From: geekygranny
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    From The Arthritis Foundation

    (I think many of these would apply for everyone with a disability! - GG)

    Think there’s nothing you can do about arthritis? Great news! You can act right now. Some of the ideas here are simple, one-time actions. Others are first steps toward longer-term goals. All can directly or indirectly improve your health, outlook or pain level, and can generally make life with arthritis a little easier.

    • Pay attention to symptoms, see your doctor and get an accurate diagnosis

    If you have pain, stiffness or swelling in or around a joint for more than two weeks, it's time to see your doctor. These symptoms can develop suddenly or slowly. Only a doctor can tell if it's arthritis. But "you have arthritis" is not a diagnosis. Ask for a specific diagnosis of the type of arthritis you have. There are more than 100 types, each of which has different treatments. Getting the right treatment requires getting the right diagnosis.

    • Start early

    The earlier an accurate diagnosis is made and treatment started, the better. Early treatment can often mean less joint damage and less pain. Your doctor may recommend a combination of treatments that may include medication, weight management, exercise, use of heat or cold, and methods to protect your joints from further damage. See your doctor for an early diagnosis and immediate treatment plan!

    • Protect your joints

    Avoid excess stress on your joints. Use larger or stronger joints to carry things. Assistive devices can make tasks at home and work easier. Staying close to your recommended weight also helps relieve damaging pressure on hips and knees.

    • Get moving

    Exercise helps lessen pain, increases range of movement, reduces fatigue and helps you feel better overall. Your doctor, a physical therapist, or other specially trained health professionals can show you range-of-motion exercises and strengthening exercises that are good for arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation also offers water exercise and other classes. Contact your local office for details.

    • Tune in

    Listening to your favorite music can lighten your mood and may even help you to forget your pain – at least for a little while. Make a tape of your favorite upbeat tunes and listen to it when you need a lift.

    • Pick, pour or peel

    If you are looking for a tasty healthy treat, reach for an orange – or a tall glass of orange juice. Why? Recent research has shown the importance of vitamin C and other antioxidants in reducing the risk of osteoarthritis and its progression. Another bonus: oranges and other citrus fruits are good sources of folic acid, which can help alleviate the side effects of the arthritis drug methotrexate and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women who have lupus.

    • Check out your options

    In the past two years, the FDA has approved several drugs for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other arthritis-related diseases. If your current medication isn’t working as well as you’d like – or if it’s causing unacceptable side effects – ask your doctor about these new treatment options. Check out the online drug guide and supplement guide.

    • Let yourself go

    On vacation, that is. Make yours a good one by remembering to bring extra medication, a spare prescription, insurance card, comfortable shoes, your doctor’s phone number and, of course, your camera.

    • Face facts.

    Learn something new about arthritis. Building an understanding of your disease is an important step in managing it. Start by ordering some of our free brochures.

    • Play in the dirt

    Buy the seeds for three of your favorite veggies or flowers and plant a garden. Digging in the dirt can be therapeutic for sore hands and can yield beautiful and fragrant – or delicious and nutritious – results.

    • Have a good laugh

    Read a book of jokes, rent a funny movie or watch your favorite sit-com or stand-up comedian. Laughing – even when you feel like crying from agony – can relax muscles, relieve pain and even boost your immune system.

    • Play it safe in the sun

    Protect yourself when you go out into the sun — wear sunglasses, a hat and sun screen. Some forms of arthritis, as well as certain medications, can leave you more vulnerable to the sun’s harmful rays.

    • Do Tell

    Take an opportunity to tell someone — co-worker, friend, and family member — about arthritis. Start with an interesting fact: Did you know that arthritis affects 46 million people? Then go from there. They’ll understand you – and the way arthritis affects your life – a little better. Or share your feelings with others who have arthritis on the Arthritis Foundation's message boards.

    • Resolve to reduce

    Lose weight. You won’t just look better, you’ll feel better, too. Why? Every extra pound you carry around translates to added stress to your knees and hips. Excess weight can mean more pain, no matter which form of arthritis you have. It can also contribute to and aggravate osteoarthritis, while increasing your risk of gout. Learn more in the Exercise Center.

    • Bone up

    Stock up on your favorite source of calcium. A diet rich in this important mineral can help decrease your risk of osteoporosis. If you don’t like drinking milk – or want some variety – try consuming more milk products, such as yogurt, cheese and ice cream. Or add powdered milk to puddings, gravies, shakes and other recipes. Other good sources of calcium: broccoli, salmon (with the bones) and kale.

    • Do drugs – the right way

    Take your medication just as your doctor prescribes. If you’re tempted to stop because you feel it’s not working or you believe it’s causing side effects, call your doctor first. It can take weeks – or even months – for the full benefits of a medication to become apparent, and some side effects ease over time. Stopping a medication abruptly may not only cause you to miss out on its benefits – in some cases it can be downright dangerous.

    • Begin with breakfast

    Put up the pastry and grab some fruit, fiber (like oatmeal) and a tall glass of water instead of coffee. Like you’ve always heard, a healthful breakfast is a great way to start the day. Our free brochure on diet and arthritis can tell you more about healthier eating.
    

    • Try this on for size

    It’s time to toss those fashionable, yet oh, so uncomfortable pumps that cramp your toes, rub your heels and squeeze your bunions. A well padded, well fitting shoe with plenty of room for your toes – and their imperfections – can make a world of difference in the way your feet (and the rest of you) feel.

    • Take a hike

    Choose your favorite spots (indoors and out) and make plans to walk them at least once a week. Walking is the ideal exercise for most people with arthritis. It burns calories, strengthens muscles and builds denser bones – all without jarring fragile joints. Want to know more about walking as exercise? Try our Walk with Ease II program.

    • Sit, soak and soothe

    A warm bath before bed can relieve muscle tension, ease aching joints and help you get a good night’s sleep. Try our free brochure on ways to manage your pain for more ideas.

    • Treat your muscles

    Find a certified massage therapist and treat yourself to a good rub down. The benefits vary from person to person but may include decreased pain and increased circulation, energy and flexibility. And besides, it just feels good.

    • Work smarter

    Do something that will make your job easier — check into working flex hours, telecommuting or working part-time. No matter where or when you work, take frequent breaks to stretch stiff joints and sore muscles. Visit the arthritis in the workplace section for more insights.

    • Fess up

    Be sure to tell your doctor about the medications you’re taking, both prescription and over the counter. Don’t forget to mention any nutritional supplements you’re taking, too. All medications – even natural ones – have the potential to cause side effects or to react adversely with each other.

    • Write away

    Keeping a journal is fun and therapeutic. Best of all, there are no rules. Write about your feelings, fears, frustrations and fun times. Write about things you’d never tell another living soul. Write about anything – or nothing in particular. Just write. Try our Wellness Journal for starters

    • Stretch your legs

    Stretching is a simple way to keep joints and muscles flexible. It relieves stress and can help enable you to maintain your daily activities. Try this to keep your calf muscles strong and flexible: Stand two feet from a wall, with your toes pointed inward palms against the wall. Keeping your knees straight and feet flat, lean forward onto your hands without bending at the waist. Feel your calf muscles pull and extend. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then gently push away from the wall. Repeat. There’s even more in our free brochures on exercise and arthritis.

    • Take the plunge

    Exercising in the water can build strength and increase range of motion, while the water’s buoyancy reduces wear and tear on sore joints. Check the local YMCA or call your local Arthritis Foundation office for an aquatic exercise program in your area.

    • Make a pack

    When joints are hot and inflamed, applying something cold can decrease pain and swelling by constricting blood vessels and preventing fluids from leaking into surrounding tissues. Our favorite ice pack: a bag of frozen peas or corn that can be molded to the shape of your body. Get more ideas in our free brochure on managing your pain.

    • Kick butt

    If only for a day, and then another … and another. Smoking can increase your risk of complications from lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. It can predispose you to osteoporosis. Also, if you have to undergo joint surgery, smoking can prolong your recovery.

    • Open your heart

    Select a group that holds a special place in your heart — the elderly, the homeless, animals — and volunteer with an organization that helps them. Or raise money for a cause you believe in. Helping others can be a great way to help you forget your own problems – or at least put them into perspective.

    • Enjoy Your Exercise

    Take the work out of working out. Sign up for a class that makes exercise fun – country line dancing, ballroom dancing, swimming, yoga or tai chi.

    • Play 20 questions

    Well, maybe not 20, but write down questions about your condition or your medications as you think of them. Prioritize them and slip them into your purse or wallet before your next doctor’s visit. When you see the doctor, you’ll have your top concerns at your fingertips.

    • Appeal to a higher power

    No one knows exactly how, but research is showing that spiritual belief and prayer can help people feel better physically and emotionally.

    • Turn the other cheek

    Looking good helps you feel good. If an arthritis-related condition or its treatment has caused a rash on or tightening or swelling of your face, check at the cosmetics counter of your local department store for tips or special products to camouflage these problems and give your cheeks a healthy looking glow.
    

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• A Good Joke!

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    No Help

    A lady noticed her husband standing on the bathroom scale, sucking in his stomach.
    
    Thinking he was trying to weigh less with this maneuver, she commented, "I don't think that's going to help."
    
    "Sure it will." he said. "It's the only way I can see the numbers."

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• What Happens When the Price of

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    This is something to makes us laugh even though gas keeps going up!
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• michaelprovost

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• Wow! That's a Dandy Lion!

  • From: geekygranny
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    Funny photos and winning captions from Top Greetings
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• Barbara is acutely disappointe

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    Funny photos and winning captions from Top Greetings
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• My Gawd Honey, how long is you

  • From: geekygranny
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    Funny photos and winning captions from Top Greetings
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• Dive in for a good nights slee

  • From: geekygranny
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    Funny photos and winning captions from Top Greetings
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• Don't cry, not everyone can be

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    Funny photos and winning captions from Top Greetings
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• There are DHL Mini-Vans inside

  • From: geekygranny
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    Funny Photos and winning captions from Top Greetings.
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• Pandaoras Boxes

  • From: geekygranny
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    Funny Photos and winning captions from Top Greetings.
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• FLY FISHING

  • From: geekygranny
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    Funny Photos and winning captions from Top Greetings.
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• Welcome to MY neck of the wood

  • From: geekygranny
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    Funny Photos and winning captions from Top Greetings.
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• At least it's not Vista...

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    Funny Photos and winning captions from Top Greetings.
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• Today 11 March 2008

  • From: heart4art
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    I am feeling okay today. The sun has finally come and added some warmth to our region. The weekend once again was the pits. A rainy, damp, cold spell. I really suffered on Saturday and aside from taking my new puppy out I did not leave the house. I really hate it when I can't come and go as I please. Sometimes it gets so frustrating and I have to ask for help. I hate not being independent and taking care of things. But I have faith that "This Too Shall Pass" and I try not to dwell. Just getting it out of my system helps. I did go food shopping Sunday evening after my brother and I attended our AA meeting. He assisted me and then I took a taxi home. I have to shop for two weeks (because I don't drive)and it is so funny to watch others eye me and my cart jam packed with bags. They scrutinize me and move on with their daily purchases. I am so glad I don't have to go to the market everyday. I think that would drive me mad. When I was growing up, everyone shopped the way I do and there was even free delivery. Today I think people put extra added pressure on themselves by having to shop daily or every other day. I have better things to do with my time than to hassle over parking spots, walking through aisles and standing in lines. Gee, I feel even better now than when I began this post. Amazing how voicing one's angst whether verbally or written can take away frustration. So my Sophie is gnawing away on rawhide, Perki my 15 year old Maine coon cat is keeping her distance but eagerly watching and I am feeling calm. Another day to thank God for. Smiles

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