Reap the Benefits of Walking

by Dr. Steven Yen

As most of you have seen from the graphic I posted the other day on the Dr. Fibro Facebook page, walking is a GREAT low-impact form of exercising! Better yet, it’s safe AND doesn’t require a lot of practice. I really urge you to start walking a few times a week if you can. It [...]

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Do you believe in miracles?

by Dr. Steven Yen

Have you heard of this kid, Jeremy Lin???  A Cinderella type story of a Christian, Taiwanese-American, Harvard graduate, basketball player who was overlooked and put down his ENTIRE life then morphed into the brightest star of NBA in a mere 10 days!!! Linsanity!!! Yep… Linsanity swept over Toronto last night and my wife and I [...]

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Could a Food Intolerance be the Cause of Your Pain?

by Dr. Steven Yen

There is a good chance that when you’ve gone to your doctor and explained that you were having bowel movement problems, joint pain, or sleeplessness (just to name a few symptoms), that your doctor sent you home with pills. Most likely, these medications were anti-inflammatory pills or painkillers and your doctor sent you home with [...]

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The Results are in!

by Dr. Steven Yen

The Results are in! Weight:  158.6 lb % body weight:  21.1 % Since it’s Chinese New Year, it’s been kind of crazy the last few days and I just couldn’t find the time to write this blog…I’M SORRY I’ve gotten quite a few emails from you asking for the final results for the 10 in [...]

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Positive People are Important!

by Dr. Steven Yen

If you have a doctor who is negative and doesn’t believe you, find a new doctor! If you have friends who just call you lazy or act like you’re faking the pain, find new friends! If you have family who doesn’t understand and thinks you’re crazy, well… you can’t find a new family BUT you [...]

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Day 20: Reflection Day

by Dr. Steven Yen

Day 20: Reflection Day   Weight:  159.6 lbs % body weight:  21.3 % It’s time to reflect – One more pound to go… One more day to go… Breakfast this morning was pea shoots, tomato, broccoli, romaine lettuce, and apple blended into a juice. This is in addition to sesame seeds, flax seeds, and goji [...]

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Day 19: My #1 Secret Weapon!!

by Dr. Steven Yen

Day 19: My #1 Secret Weapon!! Weight:  161.4 lb / 73.4 kg % body weight:  21.9 %   This day, I jumped back on the horse and this time I was able to stay on without being kicked off! I did my run this morning – 10 minute warm ups followed by a 25 minute [...]

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Day 18: Do Your Best… Know Your Limits

by Dr. Steven Yen

Day 18: Do Your Best… Know Your Limits Weight:  161.4 lb / 73.4 kg % body weight:  21.9 % Today, I definitely hit the proverbial wall during my workout. As you know, I’m in phase 3 of the 10 in 20 project – trying to lose 10 lbs in 20 days. I am getting very [...]

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Day 17: Why Did Dr. Yen Shove Coffee Up His Ass Today?

by Dr. Steven Yen

Day 17: Why Did Dr. Yen Shove Coffee Up His Ass Today? Weight:  162.2 lb / 73.7 kg % body weight:  21.1 %   Yep…I had a coffee enema this morning.  That’s the secret weapon I told you about yesterday and BEFORE you say yuck, let me tell you this is one of the most [...]

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Rules for Aerobic Exercise

by Dr. Steven Yen

Whether it’s on my blog, on the Dr. Fibro Facebook page, or just on my Daily 10 in 20 blog posts, I ALWAYS stress the importance of exercise and you’ve got to know the rules! I know that moving and stretching isn’t always easy BUT check out this study involving 2,276 fibromyalgia patients. This study [...]

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