A hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) can help relieve fibromyalgia pain and restore function to the muscles and surrounding tissue. A recently conducted study suggests that it may also improve activity in the brain. If this turns out to be proven as fact, it will open doors of research in several different fields. HBOT works by […]
Patients who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Fibromyalgia do not have just one symptom as a result of their conditions, no, they have many. As a result, patients with these conditions may find themselves on a half dozen or more medications. These medications are often switched, swapped, and discontinued over the life of […]
Excepts from my Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia Teleconference Learn more at www.fibroexpert.com The average fibromyalgia patient is takes six to 12 different prescription drugs. Many patients have been sick for a while and have seen many doctors over the years. They are often on a plethora of different medications and don’t truly know which drugs […]
I find that a small but growing percentage of my patients have gluten sensitivity issues, some with true gluten allergies, others who simply have a negative health reaction when they ingest gluten. This is especially true of my patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (see book or past blogs). In 2012, the United States used at least […]
Symptoms associated with fibromyalgia can be minimized by eliminating allergen rich foods. My specialty for almost two decades has been treating fibromyalgia. I have used several types of food allergy elimination diets over this time to help patients with fibromyalgia get relief. The purpose of a food elimination diet is to help my patients discover […]
(Updated June 2021) Fibromyalgia and Low Moods Fibromyalgia has many symptoms, and the unfortunate side effect of these symptoms, or also considered a symptom itself, is depression, especially in women. At least this is what a team of international researchers, under the guidance of researchers at the University of Granada found in their study entitled, […]
Despite what some people think, medical research has proven that fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) are very real and very painful diseases. Research has been conducted on the immunological and hormonal changes that confirm this. Plus, I have spent the last two decades warning my patients about stupid […]
One of the greatest minds of the the 20th century said – “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” -Thomas Edison The human body is an amazing self-healing organism – if […]
I find that 40-50% of my fibromyalga and CFS patients are suffering with low thyroid function. Many of these patients are plagued with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Gluten sensitivity has been implicated in contributing to Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism. Several studies now show the link between gluten sensitivity and Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Gluten sensitivity (also known as “gluten intolerance”) (GS) […]
Excerpt taken from my new 5th edition book, “Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” . . . Do you battle low energy, brain fog, anxiety, depression, tingling in your hands or feet, cold hands and feet, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, headaches, hair loss, constipation, weight gain, or low sex drive? These are […]
Fibro fog, or problems with poor memory and lack of mental clarity, is a common complaint of my patients. I often get email questions about what to do or what causes fibro fog, so I thought I’d share a past weekly Treating and Beating Teleconference. You can read the partial transcript below or listen to […]
Medical and health technology breakthroughs are happening more rapidly than in previous decades. While discovering something profound in individual diseases, especially chronic diseases, is great, technology has allowed us to be able to better understand the intricate details that create and fuel diseases. Advancements in the world of medical research and technology development have given […]
The internet has a plethora of health-related websites and blogs that home in on some of the more popular conditions and attempt to explain them in their own terms. One of those conditions recently is anything to do with “Candida.” Join me this Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. CST, 6 p.m., and 5 […]
Updated October 2019 Rheumatic diseases are characterized by changes in the joints, pain, and inflammation. People with fibromyalgia are very often referred to as having a rheumatic disease; however, that is not always the case. In fact, it is detrimental to consider fibromyalgia as one system classification since it involves every area of the body. […]
updated July 2024 Learn more about adrenal fatigue and listen to Jolene tell her fibro story by clicking the recording link for the play back (below) One of the most common problems in patients with fibromyalgia is adrenal fatigue, which is characterized by symptoms that look similar to fibro such as constant tiredness, difficulty getting […]
