A healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle isn’t about making those changes to your life that you really don’t want to make, but was told where good for you. It’s about listening to your body.
Because, when you listen carefully, your body will tell you exactly what it needs. And the best thing is it will only show you the things that genuinely bring you joy. Foods that taste good. Exercises that are fun.
I found that many of my fibromyalgia patients showed signs of toxic overload, especially of the liver.
Many people think of a cleanse as this big, difficult project they have to do, that comes with a bunch of unpleasant healing reactions such as headaches and skin outbreaks. In reality, it’s simply about finding out what’s making you sick and getting rid of it. Read more.
Getting a good night’s rest is very, very, very, very important. There are effective natural ways to sleep better, and it begins, not when you go to bed at night, but when you wake up in the morning.
The reason I like to start treatment with sleep is because it involves setting up a schedule, and all the other aspects of your health routine are dictated by your sleep/wake schedule. Also, if you don't sleep well you won't have energy, and if you don't have energy you won't be able to do other lifestyle activities. Read more.
Over the years, I've experimented with many types of diets for myself and my patients. I've tried raw vegetarian, carnivore, and everything else in between. In the end, I found that the best approach for people with fibromyalgia is joyful eating. That is, you become consciously aware of what your body is telling you it needs.
So, instead of giving you many dietary rules, which I know you'll end up not following, I teach you how to listen to your body. Of course, you can't jump from not listening to your body to being an expert at it, so we do it in small steps. Read more.
Most exercise programs are too intense for people with fibromyalgia. Instead of helping, they can lead to rebound pain and setbacks. That’s why movement has to be gentle, gradual, and customized to your body type, energy level, and current capacity.
I’ve developed a step-by-step program that starts light and builds slowly, slowly, slowly. There is no rush. The goal isn’t to push, it’s to reconnect with your body in a way that feels good. Read more.
Modern science is discovering what many of us have long felt intuitively: spending time in nature can nourish your mental health, reduce stress, sharpen your focus, and boost your overall well-being. From a quiet walk in the park to a weekend hike in the woods, connecting with the natural world offers gentle yet powerful benefits, backed by growing research. Read more.
I’m Dr. Rodger Douglas, DMH, a South African-born homeopath now based in Osaka, Japan. With a psychology degree and a diploma from the Hahnemann College of Heilkunst, I specialize in holistic care for fibromyalgia. I serve clients by phone or video across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe.