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| Date/Flyer | Speaker/Film | More Details |
| Nov 21, 2009 | Michael Jawer | How Feelings Link the Brain, the Body, & 6th Sense |
| Dec 19, 2009 | POTS Luck Social | |
| Jan 16, 2010 | Face-to-face talk time. |
Keep up to date by using our Events page. Some other group events listed there, too.
Recent Meetings
The November 7, 2009, speaker at the Loudoun County location was an integrative medicine doctor from Leesburg, Martha Calihan, MD.
The October 17, 2009 speaker was Acupuncturist Virginia Mitchell, who also does Zero Balancing. She has offices in Herndon and Sterling, VA. In addition to describing acupuncture and what a typical first appointment is like, Virginia led us through some discussion about and gave us a handout for some non-linear aspects of healing. If call or become her client, be sure to let her know you saw this information on our webstie.
"COMING FROM A PLACE OF CURIOSITY"
COMING FROM A PLACE OF CURIOSITY
PAIN/SUFFERING
PHENOMENA/LABELS
CAN A PERSON DIE WHOLE? IF SO, WHAT WILL TAKE TO LIVE WHOLE?
ACTING ON YOUR OWN BEHALF
RESPONSE FROM A PLACE OF HABIT OR UNCONCIOUSNESS=REACTION
RESPONSE FROM A PLACE OF OBSERVATION = CHOICE
IN MAKING A CHOICE, DOES THE OPTION LEAVE YOU FEELING MORE OPEN AND RELAXED (SPACIOUS) OR CLOSED DOWN, TRAPPED, STRESSED
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE PUTTING SOMETHING INTO WORDS SWITCH TO COLOR, MOVEMENT OR SOME OTHER SENSE
AWARENESS JOURNAL VIA BETSY BAKER
THREE TIMES A DAY (FIRST THING, MIDDLE OF DAY, CLOSE OF DAY) CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF IN THREE WAYS
DO THIS FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN LOOK FOR PATTERNS. IF YOU SEE A PATTERN WHAT NEW INFORMATION DOES IT GIVE YOU? DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE BASED ON THE INFORMATION. ENACT THE CHANGE FOR A MONTH THEN REPEAT THE STEPS.
AND REMEMBER, DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK.
COMING FROM A PLACE OF CURIOSITY
PAIN/SUFFERING
PHENOMENA/LABELS
CAN A PERSON DIE WHOLE? IF SO, WHAT WILL TAKE TO LIVE WHOLE?
ACTING ON YOUR OWN BEHALF
RESPONSE FROM A PLACE OF HABIT OR UNCONCIOUSNESS=REACTION
RESPONSE FROM A PLACE OF OBSERVATION = CHOICE
IN MAKING A CHOICE, DOES THE OPTION LEAVE YOU FEELING MORE OPEN AND RELAXED (SPACIOUS) OR CLOSED DOWN, TRAPPED, STRESSED
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE PUTTING SOMETHING INTO WORDS SWITCH TO COLOR, MOVEMENT OR SOME OTHER SENSE
AWARENESS JOURNAL VIA BETSY BAKER
THREE TIMES A DAY (FIRST THING, MIDDLE OF DAY, CLOSE OF DAY) CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF IN THREE WAYS
BODY WHAT IS GOING
ON AT WHAT LEVEL (1-10)
MIND WHAT IS YOUR INNER DIALOGUE
EMOTIONS HOW ARE YOU FEELING (1-10)
MIND WHAT IS YOUR INNER DIALOGUE
EMOTIONS HOW ARE YOU FEELING (1-10)
DO THIS FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN LOOK FOR PATTERNS. IF YOU SEE A PATTERN WHAT NEW INFORMATION DOES IT GIVE YOU? DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE BASED ON THE INFORMATION. ENACT THE CHANGE FOR A MONTH THEN REPEAT THE STEPS.
AND REMEMBER, DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK.
September 19, 2009 -- Discussion meeting
September 5, 2009 -- The speakers at the Loudoun County location were herbalist / acupuncturies Jonathan Gilbert and CFSupport facilitator Elly Brosius. You can hear their presentations, get the handouts at WhenPushingStopsWorking.com.
August 15, 2009 -- Discussion meeting
July 19, 2009 -- The speaker was Mitch Lambros, Esq, on Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits, especially if you have CFS and FM. His handouts from previous years can be found at http://www.cfsnova.com/sp-Lambros.html
To get notices of upcoming meetings, read more commentary about speakers and events, sign up for CFSupport emails.
Media Highlights
"Virus Linked To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome"
NPR
All Things Considered - 10-8-09
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113613955&ft=1&f=1001
Interview with Laura Hillenbrand
The New Yorker - 10-15-09
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/backissues/2009/10/back-issues-laura-hillenbrand.html
For more media coverage, see our In the Media page
and the
Spark! Awareness for CFS Media page at CFIDS.org
New Books
Coping Better with Chronic Fatigue Syndome and Myalgic Encyephalomyelitis: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for CFS/MEBruce Fernie
Gabrielle Murphy
Paperback - Sept 30, 2009
Fibromyalgia
Bill McCarberg
Daniel Clauw
Hardcover - Sept 15, 2009
Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment: 13 Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies by Connie Strasheim, Maureen Mcshane M.D., and Thirteen Lyme-Literate Doctors
Strasheim
Paperback - Sep 5, 2009
The 10 Best Questions for Living with Fibromyalgia: The Script You Need to Take Control of Your Health
Dede Bonner
Patrick B. Wood
Paperback - Sept 1, 2009
The Fibromyalgia Controversy
M Clement Hall
Paperback - June 9, 2009
The Stress Mess:
How to Thrive in Turbulent Times
Kelsie Kenefick
Paperback - May 30, 2009
100 Questions & Answers About Fibromyalgia
Sharon Ostalecki
Paperback - May 2009
Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
A Step-by-step Program Proven to Help You Get Well!
Rodger H Murphree
Paperback - Feb 28, 2009
Sleep Medicine Essentials
Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong
Paperback - Feb 9, 2009
For more books, audios and videos, see our Books 2009 page
Our Newest & Most Updated Web Pages
All of our webpages have been updated since the last newsletter, at least in where to find them, because we changed our domain name to www.cfsnova.com. Please update your bookmarks.C -- for CFS, CFIDS, and CFS/ME
F -- for Fibromyalgia syndrome
S -- for all the similar Syndromes we invite / include in our group
NOVA -- for Northern Virginia
Photo Gallery
Our Photo Gallery new pictures from 2009 speaker events.
There is now a direct link to the Photo Gallery on the left column of our home page
The HeartMath page was updated this week to mention that the emWave is now available for Mac. Many typos were corrected, too, thanks to someone who wrote in.
The Trials & Surveys page also has recent additions.
Our most frequently updated pages include:
Events, In the Media, Groups & Association, Practitioners
Global News:
The ME/CFS Pocket Money Research Fund
From PocketMoneyFund.orgIf we have learned nothing else, it's clear that our governmental agencies don't yet feel the need to fund research commensurate to the need for help. So, like the other burdens we must bear . . . it falls to us to help ourselves.
Fortunately, all it takes is a little pocket money. Every dollar raised by the ME/CFS Pocket Money Research Fund will be distributed by its Scientific Committee, a world renown group of the leading scientists in the study of ME/CFS consisting of Dr. Jonathan Kerr of The United Kingdom, Dr. Nancy Klimas, of the United States, Dr. John Gow of Scotland, Dr. Lucinda Bateman of the United States and Dr. Derek Enlander of Northern Ireland.
Each member of the scientific committee has graciously donated his or her time to this campaign and serves without compensation. Every six months they will decide on the research projects to be supported by the fund. There are, however, strict limitations on the amount of funding they can give to their own projects.
To donate now using Paypal, clicking the image below.
If you prefer to write a check, make the check payable to The ME/CFS Pocket Money Research Fund and mail it to: The ME/CFS Pocket Money Fund, c/o Seacoast National Bank, 3001 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 USA
The ME/CFS Pocket Money Research Fund was initially
developed by cfsKnowledgeCenter, Inc., a Florida Not for Profit 501c3
organization. Donations are tax deductible in the United States. Please
check local laws in other countries. All revenue collected by the fund
is deposited in an interest bearing account for the exclusive use of
the M.E./CFS Pocket Money Research Fund at The Seacoast National Bank
of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
All activities of the fund are monitored by the ME/CFS Pocket Money
Fund Executive Committee consisting of Mr. Daniel Moricoli of
Wellington, Florida, U.S.A. and Founder of the ME-CFSCommunity website
and Mrs. Lydia Neilson of Nepean, Ontario, Canada and Founder of The
National ME/FM Action Network. The members of the Executive Committee
are donating their time to this endeavor and serve without any form of
compensation. The ME/CFS Pocket Money Fund logo was designed by
Sebastián Chico of Argentina.
Member Links for Holiday Shopping for Delivered Food, Restaurants & Gifts
| Pick Up or Delievered Meals Omaha Steaks - Complete meals - Delivered "For Two and a Few" $49.99 + shipping Harris Teeter - Cooked Holiday Dinners possibly combine with Harris Teeter Express Lane At Harris Teeter, we know your time is valuable. That’s why we want to make grocery shopping as easy and convenient as possible. With our Express Lane online shopping service, you can order your groceries online and your shopping will be done for you. After placing an online Express Lane order, just drive up to the front of the store and within minutes, we'll have you on your way Whole Foods - Complete meals - for pick up See right middle side of screen for "Place Holiday Order" Select a US or Canada location and click Go Giant Food - Complete Holiday meals - for pick up (DC, DE, MD, VA) Party Planning Hotline - 1 888 469-4426, option 4, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended weekday and weekend hours beginning November 9. Safeway - Complete Holiday Meals for Pick Up (888) 358-7327 Harry & David Great for Gobblin' Thanksgiving Gifts, Gourmet Foods, Appetizers, and Desserts |
| Restaurants open for Holidays Shoney's - Eat in Restaurant Buffet Highly recommended by one of our members, especially for large family gathering. Cracker Barrel $49.99 and serves 6 |
| Gifts Women's Bean Project Based in Colorado, helps women break the cycle of poverty and unemployment by teaching job skills. They offer bean soups, chilis, dips, bread and brownie mixes, spice rubs, flavored teas and other goodies. Delicious. Bead for Life Creates sustainable employment opportunities for women in Uganda to lift themselves and their families out of extreme poverty. Many of the women are HIV+ or are caring for children orphaned by AIDS. The bead jewelry is very pretty and colorful. Heifer International Provides a gift of a cow or other livestock to a family in need, trains them to take care of it, and then requires them to pass on the animal's firstborn to another family. Choose from ducks, pigs, goats, bees, geese, rabbits, even trees. |
Elly's Gratitude Group (EGG) is a mind, body & soul discussion group for people with CFS, ME, FM, & OI. Members help each other practice appreciation to accelerate healing.
We have teleconferences (see table below), a Yahoo E-mail Group called EGGdish, and occasional meetings in Washington DC area restaurants.
EGG meetings are:
| Monday Nov 30, 2009 1:00 PM EST |
Conference Call | Write
EGG
for Dial-In Number and access code. Dial number, enter code, followed by #. Say a name (or not), the # again. |
| Tuesday Dec 29, 2009 2 PM EST |
Conference Call | Write
EGG
for Dial-In Number and access code. Dial number, enter code, followed by #. Say a name (or not), the # again. |
The federal CFS Advisory Committee (CFSAC) met Oct. 28-29, 2009 in Washington, D.C. to hear agency updates, important presentations by Dr. Daniel Peterson (Whittemore-Peterson Institute), Dr. John Coffin (Tufts University and National Cancer Institute) and Dr. David Bell. The committee made several important recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Click here for the recap and links to other resources from The CFIDS Association of America.
A videocast of the 2-day meeting of the CFSAC meeting is now available. You will need to download a (free) copy of RealPlayer to view it. The meeting agenda helps locate specific presentations/discussions.
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