See You in September, See You When the Summer's Through...

Hello from your faithful leader! I'm finishing a book sent to me by two NFA support group ladies in the Northeast part of the USA who've written a great book to read. It's entitled Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, from F.I.N.E. to feeling better by Nancy Fowler and Lisa Ball. BTW, F.I.N.E. stands for "frustrated, irritated, nauseated and exhausted". Within this comprehensive and sketch illustrated book, I found several good web sites to add to our blog and hope you check them out. Those interested in alternative medicine might like the one for NCCAM.
               

If you haven't already heard, news is the XMRV (or XM retrovirus) is now under official and intense investigation as a causative factor in prostate cancer and may also be part of the underpinnings of CFS. The big agencies (NIH, CDCR, American Assn. of Blood Banks, etc.) are doing special testing for verifiable and accurate blood test samples. The AABB is also screening now for anyone who may have XMRV in terms of blood donations. So for those who have been diagnosed with CFS or suspect you have an immune disorder, don't go to donate blood, please. You may be spreading the XMRV by doing so.

I'd like very much to see everyone at our next gathering on Saturday, September 11. This will be right after the Labor Day weekend, so don't overdo and be too pooped to come join us at my home. I hope to have a holistic chiropractor present to share her approach in helping ease symptoms for FMS/CFS for our September kick-off meeting. For an added bonus, those who have IBS can try out my new comfort height toilet in the downstairs half bath. Call me or email if you plan to attend (278-2018 and drgreer@charter.net )

And thank the Good Shepherd above for the rain to quench the earth and keep the temperatures down! My HVAC unit was huffing and puffing a few days ago as I contemplated adding a window unit for  my upstairs. I bet all our electric bills will be phenomenally high for July. Take it in stride, friends, as we see signs of the Second Coming all around us.

Your Friend and Sister in the Faith,
Linda B. Greer