Fibromyalgia Blog

Science-Backed Support for Living and Feeling Well

Welcome to the FibroSoul Blog

A collection of evidence-informed articles and compassionate guidance for people living with fibromyalgia.

Here you’ll find topics on nervous system health, movement, nutrition, sleep, flare care, disability support, and holistic self-care, blending current science with lived experience.

New articles are added regularly to support your healing journey.

Jana Pallis Jana Pallis

Is it Fibromyalgia, Perimenopause, or Both?

Many women notice symptoms change in their 40s. It’s not random. As hormones shift during perimenopause, the systems that regulate pain, sleep, and stress are affected, often revealing or amplifying fibromyalgia by bringing underlying sensitivity more fully to the surface.

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Jana Pallis Jana Pallis

The #1 Diet for Fibromyalgia

Is there really a “#1 diet” for fibromyalgia? After living with fibro for over 25 years, I’ve learned there is a science-informed, nervous-system-friendly way of eating that can significantly ease pain, fatigue, and flares.

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Jana Pallis Jana Pallis

Why Cold Weather Makes Fibromyalgia Symptoms Worse

Cold weather can make fibromyalgia pain feel heavier, deeper, and harder to manage — and there are real biological reasons why. In this post, we explore how temperature, circulation, nervous system sensitivity, and seasonal shifts affect fibro symptoms, plus gentle, science-informed ways to support your body through winter.

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Jana Pallis Jana Pallis

The #1 Driver of Fibromyalgia Pain

Fibromyalgia pain isn’t caused by broken joints or damaged muscles — it’s driven by a chronically activated nervous system. In this post, I share my personal journey, the science behind nervous system pain, and what truly helps sensitive bodies heal and feel better.

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Jana Pallis Jana Pallis

When Fibromyalgia and IBS Collide

If you live with fibromyalgia, IBS, or both, you’re not imagining the connection. A new 2025 review reveals how these conditions share overlapping roots in the immune system, gut microbiome, neurotransmitters, and gut–brain axis.

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