I can't speak to the absolute validity of this one mother's claim to need help to save her child with Lyme Disease, but it seems mighty legitimate to me. That's why I'm posting this alert here.

Check out her story and Sue Vogan's blog., decide for yourself... and if you're led... help in any way you can.

We folks with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other chronic illnesses (some have Lyme Disease!) know what it's like to be sick or have a family member sick, and feel powerless to be helped or to help.

http://lymebook.com/vogan-blog/?cat=1

Thanks, Cinda Crawford
Host of the Health Matters Show

On August 8, 2008 I announced a great contest for all of my listeners and readers. (I ran a post that day in honor of the special day, 080808 and you.)

And you've sent in some really good contest entries. Many are worthy of receiving one of the 5 copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul's Celebrating Mothers and Daughters that I'm giving away. But if you haven't sent in your contest entry yet, you must hurry...

The contest runs until September 1, 2008. Let me explain why I'm doing this and why you should enter today.

I honor and cherish each one of you, the people who visit the Health Matters Show. You honor me with your time, attention and loyalty.

That's why I decided to give away 5 copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul's Celebrating Mothers and Daughters, which is an absolutely fantastic, 5-star-rated book!

(If you're still curious about why I'm doing this, keep reading.)

Years ago my mother shared a heart-wrenching story about her past. Her mother, my grandma, gave an incredible gift to each of her 4 girls. Grandma not only risked her life to bring the girls into the world in the early 1900's, but she gave them the opportunity for a really bright future.

The story, The Gift, explains how Grandma sacrificed everything, absolutely everything so that her girls would have a chance at true prosperity and a happy life. Through the laughter, through the tears, this is a story worth reading and a book to treasure and keep in your library!

Go to http://www.cindacrawford.com/contest.html. Put in your name, a valid e-mail address and then send us the reason why you deserve good health and prosperity in life. You might tell us what you've gone through with your illness, how you've survived or what you've overcome. Your contest entry doesn't have to be long, just meaningful and from the heart.

This contest does not close until 9/1/08. I sincerely wish that you have the best personal health and life prosperity.

The five people who give the best reason why they deserve a copy of this great book will win their very own copy- free! I pay all shipping and handling costs and, because I'm an author in the book, I'll autograph it personally! The only thing you need to do right now is

ENTER

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Now remember, Monday, 9/1/08, the doors will close and this contest will be over!

If you are one of the 5 winners, you'll be notified by e-mail to send in your full name and physical mailing address so that we can ship out your book.

Thanks so much dear ones. Have a great day & send in your entry!
Cinda Crawford, host of the Health Matters Show

If the clouds part (or if it rains for us... we're dry) and everything works as it should, the Health Matters Show podcast for Friday will include me talking to a great speaker and physical therapist, whose name I will keep under wraps for just now.

Just a little bit of drama here to encourage you to tune in Friday, August 29, 2008 for a very special show.

I know that many people with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other chronic illnesses have thought about physical therapy and wondered if it would help them. If you have a question that you'd like me to ask our guest, send in your question by commenting right here on this particular blog post or e-mail it to healthmattersshow@gmail.com. I will include as many questions as I can during this frank and honest discussion.

Have a good one. Be sure to join us Friday!
Cinda Crawford, host of the Health Matters Show

If you or someone you know is suffering repeatedly from night sweats, then all of the reasons for them given by MedicineNet may be important. Last week on the blog we discussed reasons 1 and 2 out of a total of 8. Today we're addressing reason 3, Infection, and reason 4, Cancer.

Both of these are big topics when it comes to people who have Fibromyalgia (FMS) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS or CFIDS).

(Yawn....)

It's early morning here in Roanoke, Virginia, and I thought there may be no better time to talk about Sleeping and Night Sweats than now, so I'm taping the show early for you today. I want to talk candidly about this important subject. It's time for a first hand and "fresh" perspective... pardon the irony.

Listed at Medicinenet.com are 8 Causes of Night Sweats. Some of them impact people with Fibromyalgia (FMS) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) in a big way.

Do not presume that your prayers are not answered, because they are. It is up to you to receive and listen.

(Quoted from Entering the Castle, an Inner Path to God and Your Soul by Caroline Myss.)

In seeking your personal truth, I urge you to make time to practice real silence. Still yourself through the practice of mindfulness, meditation and/or deep breathing.

Oh, to watch the womens swim team and Dara Torres win the Silver Medal, I sit in awe once again.

And then she says, "Don't put an age limit on your dreams."

Oh, may we all take that to heart.

Have a great evening, dear ones, and seek your dreams. They may be... to feel really well and then to do only what is important in your heart!

Happy health and now back to watching Michael,
Cinda Crawford, host of the Health Matters Show

I believe in the power of music. It's authentic, real and alive. It helps us to be the same.

I was a music and piano major in college, but years ago when I got so sick, I discovered a new power of music. I took music therapy sessions from a music therapist from my area.

I discovered the work to be profoundly moving and effective in moving me along on my healing journey. I've been interested in music as a direct healing tool ever since. (You can discover this for yourself by reviewing the healing and meditation CDs listed in the Cinda Recommends store on the left side of the blog.)

And recently, I was introduced to the work of Dr. Alice Cash of Healing Music Enterprises. She has a great announcement for all people who may face surgery in the future. I'll let you read directly from Dr. Cash here.

Have a great and happy day. I encourage to make music a part of it!

Cinda Crawford, host of the Health Matters Show

(Picture courtesy of US Swimming.)

Hello. I'm Cinda Crawford. After listening to me for awhile now, most of you know that I personally am recovered from bad cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.

I also enjoy the awesome privilege of being a health expert on these two topics by way of studying, speaking and writing about them for years - and - by attaining a special certification in ELT, which stands for Essential Life Therapy. ELT is an energy-based, mind/body/spirit healing mechanism that works. I've seen what it's done for me and other people suffering with illnesses like Fibro and CFIDS ME. But let me stop there because today we're going to talk about... Michael Phelps.