shopping

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 was ... Read more

December 6, 2017December 5, 2017

Just Show Up — It’s Good

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

There was a time when appearance was everything to me. Yes, vanity was my vice. Any event (even a trip to the grocery store) prompted a mental visit to my ... Read more

September 13, 2017September 13, 2017

Fibromyalgia and Food Labeling

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Given the sensitivity of my body, and particularly my digestive system, I try to avoid ingesting unnecessary chemicals. I’m grateful for our government’s requirement to list the ingredients contained in ... Read more

August 16, 2017August 16, 2017

Even Grocery Shopping Requires Preparation

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Grocery stores are not designed for people with fibromyalgia. For years I shopped at the same store – not because the food or the selection was better than anywhere else. ... Read more

August 11, 2017August 10, 2017

Look to Online Resources for Information, Shopping, and Community

Columns, Finding Balance with Fibro - a Column by Carrie Anton

For those who have suffered from fibromyalgia syndrome for 20 years or more, the advent of the internet has brought a wealth of online information to our fingertips. For those ... Read more