Tender Points – a Column by Christine Lynch

June 12, 2019June 10, 2019

Multitasking Redefined: How I Balance My Activity Levels

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Before fibromyalgia, I was a champion multitasker. At one time, I held a full-time administrative position, attended college in the evenings, and was the sole transportation for my soccer-playing ... Read more

June 5, 2019May 31, 2019

Ear Assault: When Did Louder Become Better?

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Many people I know (including my husband) have attended one or more performances of Cirque du Soleil. They all raved about the experience. Not being a fan of circuses, ... Read more

May 22, 2019May 20, 2019

Fibromyalgia Isn’t Just About the Pain

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

If you believe that fibromyalgia is just about pain, I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong. Yes, pain is a massive part of this illness. But, like the ... Read more

May 15, 2019May 13, 2019

Well-run Support Groups Can Benefit Fibromyalgia Patients

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

As a result of my cross-country relocation, I’ve had the opportunity to attend five different support groups in the past several decades. Four of the groups were for fibromyalgia ... Read more

May 8, 2019May 6, 2019

Shopping Isn’t Fun Anymore

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

There was a time when shopping for clothes was one of my favorite things to do. I could spend an entire day browsing in store after store. No purchase ... Read more

May 1, 2019April 29, 2019

Meditation Is Not Complicated, and Chances Are You’ve Done It

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Many people believe they’ve never meditated. Chances are they’re wrong. We practice meditation frequently in our daily lives — often without realizing. Breathing exercises taught as stress or pain ... Read more

April 24, 2019April 22, 2019

I Tried to Avoid Stress to Treat My IBS, But It Found Me

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

My irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) had been under control for the past few months. However, my symptoms began to return gradually. My gastroenterologist reminded me of the connection between ... Read more

April 17, 2019April 15, 2019

A Little Dog Helps Restart a Healthy Habit

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

One of the reasons I adopted a little dog last year was to motivate myself to walk more. I bought a new pair of running shoes that made walking ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 9, 2019

Chemicals Only Seem to Add to My Discomfort

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Next to fibromyalgia, chemicals are my worst enemy. They have interfered with my life in a variety of ways. The most bothersome are all the medications I cannot ... Read more

April 3, 2019April 2, 2019

As the Yogi Said …

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

I took my first yoga class in 1975. Yoga was far from mainstream then. In fact, my Catholic parish priest rather frowned upon it, considering it a religious practice ... Read more

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