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I’ve had diagnosed FMS for over a decade. I was utterly debilitated for the first few years, and could not find any information on the illness, nor any help from the medical community. I had been very active in the past, doing yoga, dance, horseback riding… you name it. With the onset of my fibro, I could hardly get out of bed for weeks on end.

I was very pleased to hear of this DVD’s release, having been a fan of Gaiam’s workout videos. It is professionally produced and includes a number of perspectives from physicians, patients, a nutritionist, and the Rodney Yee yoga and guided relaxation segments.

Yee has modified the yoga section extensively to make it do-able for FMS-sufferers. He uses chairs, blankets/bolsters, and yoga blocks to modify the poses and make them pain-free, and encourages the viewer to continue comfortable, full breathing (something those in pain often do not do enough of!) to gently stretch painful areas “from the inside.” All of the poses are relaxing, not strenuous, and Yee has chosen them based specifically on their applicability to FMS symptoms.

Yee also provides two separate guided meditation/relaxation segments on the DVD.

It is a GREAT practice for when you are in a bad flare (in which case there is NO WAY you are going to be doing even a single sun salutation!)

If you need a “step up” from this after a while, “Crunch – Candlelight Yoga” with Sara Ivanhoe is a wonderful, slow, non-demanding practice (with a bonus wake-up yoga segment on the DVD). I recommend it highly.

Another great thing about this DVD is that it shows several physicians explaining their differing opinions on the syndrome. Although you might not agree with 100% of what is said, you will certainly identify with at least one perspective, and the presentation as a whole helps you gain the means to better explain your condition to your family and friends (you could just have them watch the DVD, too!)

There are many, many suggestions for taking back control of your life, and dealing with all you are going through physically and emotionally, if you are ready to take responsibility for your health into your own hands and stop waiting for someone to give you a magic pill to cure you.

I think it’s a great tool, and as there are so FEW tools available for those of us with FMS, I am very curious as to why a few folks have dissed this when my own opinion differed so radically…

Review of Fibro DVD – T. Spurgeon –
The DVD would be wonderful for those who have no idea what Fibromyalgia is. I will be using it as a tool to teach those about my medical condition. It is wonderful!

Amazing. Finally I am taken seriously – D. Weaver – Pennsylvania
This product gave me great emotional relief. Finally someone prestigous is taking fibromyalgia seriously. Of course it is still up to me to do the work, and I still wish there was just a little pill to cure it…but after viewing this DVD I can finally accept this difficult condition.

I have other yoga DVD’s with Rodney Yee. He is wonderful. The theraputic yoga is more difficult than I thought it would be, but I can see where it would help so I will stick with it. I wish the views of the participants were 360 degrees, it is hard to see exactly how they do the poses…but again it is great to have a yoga program by a fantastic teacher, put together with advice from the Mayo clinic.

Thank You Mayo Clinic and Rodney Yee

I expected much better from the Mayo – NordicNINE – central Minnesota
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia from the Mayo Clinic earlier this year.
I’ve had it for years and got shifted from doctor to doctor and none knew what the issue was. After seeing a few doctors and going through some tests at the Mayo, they sent me to the Fibromyalgia clinic where I was diagnosed with fibro. They may not have treatment for fibromyalgia, but they do have a Pain Rehabilitation Clinic at the Minnesota location (not Arizona & Florida for some reason) and it’s an amazing program. It turned my life around. It’s all day for 3 weeks, but it’s well worth it if insurance covers it. They teach you how to moderate, modify your normal activities and also show Tai Chi, Yoga, stretching, biofeedback (not so hot on that one) and occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
They don’t talk about the fatigue related to fibromyalgia, but all chronic pain is very similar.
I borrowed this from my local library and was expected this to help me maintain some of the stuff I learned like stretching & excercises.
I was severely disappointed. I was amazed by the Mayo when I was there.
This doesn’t even seem like the same organization.

Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Fibromyalgia

• TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH Mayo Clinic, one of the top medical centers in the country, and GAIAM, the health and wellness experts, team up to bring you this groundbreaking, integrated health action plan designed specifically to manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Changing the way you live can change the way you feel. PART 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONDITION A 30-minute conversation with Mayo Clini

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
Mayo Clinic, one of the top medical centers in the country, and GAIAM, the health and wellness experts, team up to bring you this groundbreaking, integrated health action plan designed specifically to manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Changing the way you live can change the way you feel.
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONDITION
A 30-minute conversation with Mayo Clinic specialists. Dr. Brent Bauer introduces you to the integrative treatment approach, and Mayo Clinic doctors share everything you need to know about fibromyalgia and an array of conventional and alternative therapy options.
PART 2: EAT WELL TO FEEL WELL
Change your diet to feel better. Dr. Donald Hensrud, Chair, Preventive Medicine, Mayo Clinic, takes you grocery shopping and shares smart ways to eat healthy every day. A Mayo Clinic dietitian follows up with making meal planning simple
PART 3: SOOTHING THERAPIES
Rodney Yee, America s favorite yoga instructor, leads you in a simple 40-minute session of gentle, restorative yoga and stress-relieving meditation. The movements are ideal for beginners and designed to relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia and release tension.
BONUS: You ll also get the 52-page Mayo Clinic My Stress Solution booklet. Reducing stress will help you feel better faster. Take charge of your health today.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME : 90 MIN
Not all exercise is suitable for everyone. To reduce the risk of injury, consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise regimen.

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