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In years past, despite allergy season, I was never affected to the extreme like a lot of people. I was born and raised in Colorado--dry country, and the climate was easier on me and my body. But since moving to Georgia almost six years ago, I have learned that I need to pay closer attention to my body, especially during spring and fall seasons. For most people, seasonal allergies means sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, and runny noses. For those of us living with fibromyalg

Fibromyalgia is often described as a chronic condition that affects how the body processes pain. But for those living with it, it’s rarely just about pain. Fibromyalgia can show up as widespread discomfort, fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest, brain fog, and a general sense of imbalance in the body. It doesn’t look the same for everyone—and that’s part of what makes it so misunderstood. There’s no single test for it. No one-size-fits-all solution. For many, the journey b

There’s nothing like spring time. Late spring, early summer are literally my favorite seasons of all. The days get longer, the air is fresh, trees and flowers start to wake up and bloom. Everything comes back to life after months of cold and gray, dreary skies. And I have some of the cutest spring and summer clothes that I love to show off...that's an added bonus for a fashionista. But for me, and many others living with fibromyalgia, our bodies don’t celebrate the shift th

The new year has a way of arriving loudly. Fresh calendars. Bold intentions. Big plans. That pesky New Year’s Resolution. Corny concept, in my opinion. I’ve never really subscribed to making them...because just as quickly as they're made, they soon fall back, and other things become important. Then what…? By the time February rolls around, the confetti has been swept up (as best as one can get it…LOL), pre-holiday routines have returned, Christmas bills come in the mail,

Lupus can be confusing because it affects everyone differently. In simple terms, lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, or SLE) is an autoimmune disease — which means the body’s defense system (the immune system) starts attacking its own healthy cells by mistake. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect various body systems including joints, kidneys, skin, blood cells, heart, lungs and brain. Lupus can often times be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic those of o

When the seasons shift, many people notice their bodies react. For those living with fibromyalgia, arthritis, or other chronic pain...

We often hear people talk about how the change in weather makes their joints ache, headaches worse, or even affects mood. As a...

I created Rose Gold Personal Training & Nutrition for the woman who: Wants to feel strong again Is tired of starting over Feels invisible in gyms or fitness spaces Doesn’t want to be the thinnest—just the healthiest, most confident version of herself

Traveling with fibromyalgia is a balancing act. You want to explore, relax, and make memories—but there’s always that looming question in...

According to Webster's dictionary, GRACE is defined as "the exercise of love, kindness, mercy, favor and the disposition to serve...

Living with fibromyalgia means facing daily battles and all things unpredictable, that many people don’t see or can even begin to...