Chronic poor sleep is the beginning of fibromyalgia. Sure chronic pain and even fatigue get all the press, but poor sleep is the real nail in the coffin for fibromyalgia. Poor sleep leads to more pain, inflammation, brain fog, depression, fatigue, headaches, IBS, RLS, weight gain, and other health robbing symptoms. Melatonin is the primary […]
Updated Feb. 2019 Heartburn, Reflux, GERD One estimate is that 40% of the US population has some degree of esophageal reflux, with 20% of adults complaining of weekly episodes of heartburn and 7–10% complaining of daily symptoms. Esophageal reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter malfunctions, allowing the backward flow of acid, bile, and other […]
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. Interested in joining us on our FREE […]
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be helpful, especially when used for inflammation that comes from traumatic injuries (sprains, strains, accidents, etc.). They can also be effec¬tive in relieving pain and inflammation associated with chronic pain syndromes including all forms of arthritis and some cases of fibromyalgia. However, long-term use of these medications can cause a […]
Reminder Join me For My Free Fibromyalgia Call Question and Answer Call In Program. Get your fibro questions answered. Learn what you need to do to feel good again. , July 23rd at 7pm CDT Insufficient EFAs can keep your body from properly reducing inflammation. Many fibro patients have been on NSAIDs for […]
It is not unusual for patients to tell me that despite having all the symptoms associated with low thyroid, they have been tested over and over again for hypothyroidism but their tests are normal and their doctor tells them they are fine. Well doctors and you should realize that you aren’t normal – “Normal blood […]
Don’t Give Up. You Can Feel Good Again. Here is an update on a past broadcast, one where I shared a moving true story but listed the author as unknown. Make sure you watch the video at the bottom of this page-warning it will move you. My editor was able to track down the author, […]
Wow the response to my Fibromyalgia and Deep Restorative Sleep Program and bonus offers has been astonishing. Thank you for all the positive feedback and testimonials. I knew this program and the bonus offers would be an answered prayer for many who wanted a step-by-step program for restoring deep sleep and reducing their symptoms associated […]
Traditional medicine advocates the use of stimulant medications for the treatment of ADHD. These medications, which include Adderall, Strattera, Vyvanse, and Ritalin, are also known as amphetamines. These stimulating medications are also often recommended to help those with fibromyalgia have more energy. And while these drugs do in fact increase a person’s energy, they are […]
Especially For Those with Fibromyalgia … We’ve all heard that we need eight hours of restful sleep each night. The amount of sleep an individual actually needs will vary from person to person. A five-year-old might need 11–12 hours of sleep; an adult, 7–9 hours. Poor sleep has been linked to various health problems including […]
Numerous popular medical reporting sites have released headlines proclaiming that the cause of fibromyalgia has finally been discovered. While I applaud any and all research to fully understand and help those with fibromyalgia, it doesn’t change my opinion that a disruption in the HPA-axis, due to chronic or acute stress, is the real trigger for […]
I recently saw a patient an old fibro patient, who I’d last seen a few years ago. She had been doing quite well managing her fibromyalgia over the years by following my advice and taking the appropriate supplements I had recommended. In her return visit she shared with me how her fibromyalgia symptoms of fatigue, […]
Patients and call-in listeners often ask me about hormone replacement therapy, should they be taking estrogen and or progesterone? I believe in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and using natural compounded forms of estradiol, estriol, and progesterone can and often is helpful in eliminating some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Estrogen replacement therapy for low […]
Finally ……. 5th edition Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME Book Almost Finished The New Totally Updated 5th Edition Is Loaded With the Latest Health Breakthroughs for Reversing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue/ME. I’m putting the finishing touches to the 5th edition of “Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” I anticipate my publisher having paperback […]
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can contribute to fatigue, headaches, fibro fog, and depression. Numerous studies have demonstrated that depressed individuals have faulty glucose-insulin regulatory mechanisms. Other studies have clearly shown the relationship between low blood sugar and decreased mental acuity otherwise known as “fibro fog.” Hypoglycemia is a complex set of symptoms caused by faulty […]
