Fibro Active Blog

Discover a supportive community and expert insights on fibromyalgia and the healing power of Tai Chi. Our blog offers practical articles on managing fibromyalgia symptoms, integrating Tai Chi into your routine, and connecting with others who understand your journey. Join us in exploring the path to resilience, healing, and well-being.

Together, we are Fibro Active.

Support Group Blog Posts

May 02 2021

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale – The Lady of the Lamp 1820 – 1910 Written by Julie Barker, Chairperson It is 200 years since the birth of Florence Nightingale on May 12th 1820,...
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Oct 19 2020

And then there was me

Hello and welcome to my first ever blog. I am Cheryl, Mum, Dad and carer to my two, not so kid like kids, they are George and Bridgitte 21 and 18 years respectively.My...
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Feb 09 2020

Acceptance

A deeper level of Acceptance There are so many rules, issues and circumstances that we all come across in life. Some are easy to follow, some are instilled in us as the...
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Feb 09 2020

When Endings Are Just The Beginning

When Endings are just the Beginning By Susan Monk I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in May 2019. After many months of investigations, and hospital appointments in...
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Nov 22 2018

How do I accept my illness?

[et_pb_row] How do I accept my illness - by Julie Barker Recently, on various forums, there has been a lot of people asking how they can accept their illness. Some...

Tai Chi & Qigong Blog Posts

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Sep 23 2021

Falls Prevention and Fibromyalgia

You wouldn’t be mistaken for assuming that trips and falls are only a common occurrence in just older people aged 65 and over. Even healthy people over 65 can have at...
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Oct 19 2020

And then there was me

Hello and welcome to my first ever blog. I am Cheryl, Mum, Dad and carer to my two, not so kid like kids, they are George and Bridgitte 21 and 18 years respectively.My...
small steps to health tai chi
Sep 20 2020

My Tai Chi Blog Part 2

Jane’s Tai Chi Blog Part 2   So, by the end of part 1 of this blog I had finished at the point where Julie and I were having lessons with Chris and Chris was...
small steps to health tai chi
May 10 2020

My Tai Chi – Part 1

How it all began I joined this group called ‘Fibro Active’ in March 2016, just after I’d been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. If you are a believer in fate, it certainly...
small steps to health tai chi
Sep 05 2019

Tai Chi Dates

Autumn Dates For Tai Chi Classes DateTimeClass Monday’s Petersham Community HallSep 2 – Nov 1813.30 – 14.30TCA Part 2 advancedTBC (Yang) / Yang 24Jul 8 – Sept 3014.30 –...
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Jul 14 2019

Tai Chi in the Park

Tai Chi in the Park 27th July at 10am is the next date for our informal tai chi practice session in West Park in the floral garden, adjacent to the butterfly gates. ...
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Jun 09 2019

BBQ Celebration

[et_pb_row] Invitation to our BBQThursday 22nd August, 6.30 - 9.30pm, Broad Street Spiritualist Church, Long Eaton NG10 1LFWe are excited to announce our 'Celebration...

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Interested in becoming a part of our local support group? Check out our about page, where you can find details about our group’s activities, mission, and the supportive atmosphere we provide. Discover how to join us and find any additional information you might need to become an active member of our community.