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Caleen Martin Caleen Martin

After being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a neurological chronic pain condition in 2011, Caleen has dedicated her time and energy to research and education on chronic pain conditions in order to share her personal story and knowledge with others facing similar physical and emotional challenges. Caleen’s hope is that by changing attitudes toward chronic pain those with this condition can encourage their own personal healing and strengthen their dedication to living the best life they can.

Office Location:
Saint Catharines, Ontario
United States
Phone: 289-786-0838

Professional Website: caleenmartin.yolasite.com

January 9, 2015
by Caleen Martin

findingour inner buddha

Finding our Inner Buddha: Are we taking the responsibility for our lives and health seriously?

January 9, 2015 07:55 by Caleen Martin  [About the Author]

findingour inner buddha
As I delve ever deeper into the mind-body connection to my health I have become increasingly aware of how little responsibility we tend to take of our lives and our health. To react to the influences in our lives makes us human, but I’ve discovered that we choose which path our reaction ultimately takes no matter how much we may feel the opposite. We can take the path of peace, calm and use a little common sense and wisdom which will lead us in the direction of health or we can take the path of anger, hurt, anxiety and stress which ultimately leads us to illness and dis-ease. [More]

November 4, 2014
by Caleen Martin

the invisible disease best tipsfor surviving fibromyalgia

The Invisible Disease: Best Tips for Surviving Fibromyalgia

November 4, 2014 04:55 by Caleen Martin  [About the Author]

the invisible disease best tipsfor surviving fibromyalgia
Your doctor informs you that you have an invisible disease which causes debilitating pain throughout your body. You may lose your job, have to fight for benefits. You have to deal with doctors who think you're lying about your condition and symptoms and become a guinea pig in order to find the most effective medications and therapies. [More]

October 30, 2014
by Caleen Martin

motherswith chronic pain

Mothers with Chronic Pain: Three Things You Should Never Do

October 30, 2014 04:55 by Caleen Martin  [About the Author]

motherswith chronic pain
Mother's with chronic pain often doubt their parenting skills because of their pain conditions. It keeps you from running and playing with your kids; you can't even begin to try and keep up with them. Many days are spent resting in bed or on the couch. Maybe ten minutes of activity here or there but you can often feel inadequate as a mother. The truth is, you shouldn't. The mere fact that you are asking yourself if you are a good mother makes you a good mother. You're willing to take an honest look at yourself. You’re willing to evaluate what is going on in your relationship with your children and you have a desire to make sure you’re there and present with them to the best of your ability. [More]

October 10, 2014
by Caleen Martin

whytoomanychoicescancausemorepainforthosewith fibromyalgia

Why Too Many Choices Can Cause More Pain for Those with Fibromyalgia

October 10, 2014 04:55 by Caleen Martin  [About the Author]

whytoomanychoicescancausemorepainforthosewith fibromyalgia
If you’re like many of us who feel better being in control of the situation or tasks, you’re going to have to learn to let that control go. There are studies that indicate that when we physically feel signs stress and anxiety it is our body’s way of trying to tell us that we need to reach out to others. We need to let others know what is going on. We need to pay more attention to our body and what it is trying to tell us. We need to embrace ourselves, love ourselves and treat ourselves with the kindness and compassion that we so often give to others but forget to give ourselves. [More]

August 19, 2014
by Caleen Martin

mourningyourpastselfandlivinginthepresentwithchronicpain

Mourning your past self and living in the present with chronic pain.

August 19, 2014 04:55 by Caleen Martin  [About the Author]

mourningyourpastselfandlivinginthepresentwithchronicpain
When you are sat down by a doctor and explained that you have an incurable medical condition that could become completely debilitating to you, cause you daily pain, and change every aspect of your life, you die. Your physical life has died, your career has died, your ability to care for your family has died, your ability to enjoy the intimacy between yourself and your partner has died. But your lungs still breath air, your heart still pumps, and you must create a completely new life in spite of your medical conditions. [More]

August 12, 2014
by Caleen Martin

howforgivenessandfreeouremotionalheartacheandbetterourhealth

How Forgiveness Can Free our Emotional Heartache and Better our Health

August 12, 2014 04:55 by Caleen Martin  [About the Author]

howforgivenessandfreeouremotionalheartacheandbetterourhealth
Are you angry and bitter every time you think of someone who has wronged you? If so, you're human but also probably living a more stressful and unhealthy life than you need to be. The problem with allowing others to control our emotions is that we cannot control what others do. If someone doesn't live up to our standards and expectations we allow them to destroy our happiness. We think that they have to do something in order to allow us to move forward. [More]

July 21, 2014
by Caleen Martin

creatingyourhealthmiraclehowtostopcontributingtoyourillnessandtakebackcontrolofyourhealthandwellbeing

Creating your health miracle, how to stop contributing to your illness and take back control of your health and well-being

July 21, 2014 04:55 by Caleen Martin  [About the Author]

creatingyourhealthmiraclehowtostopcontributingtoyourillnessandtakebackcontrolofyourhealthandwellbeing
What would happen if you had the power to create your own health miracle? From the moment of my Fibromyalgia diagnosis I have been on a quest for information on this misunderstood chronic pain condition. I have accumulated lists of symptoms and research, medications and alternative treatments. My days revolve around constant debilitating pain which I fight every step of the way. [More]

June 18, 2014
by Caleen Martin

5stepstoridyourselfoftheuncomfortablefeelingsofextremeselfcare

5 steps to rid yourself of the uncomfortable feelings of extreme self-care.

June 18, 2014 04:55 by Caleen Martin  [About the Author]

5stepstoridyourselfoftheuncomfortablefeelingsofextremeselfcare
Why is it that we are so good at caring for others and so dysfunctional when it comes to caring for ourselves? Our culture has trained us to be givers, not takers. The problem is that being the proverbial 'good girl/boy' will literally rob us of our lives. We find that we never seem to have time for ourselves, our relationships become one-sided and we become more resentful towards others over time. [More]