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 […]
You May Have A Stupid Doctor If- He or she tells you fibromyalgia doesn’t exist. You May Have A Stupid Doctor If- He or she dismisses your fibromyalgia symptoms as nothing more than you being a hypochondriac-someone wanting attention. You May Have A Stupid Doctor If- He or she tells you that more exercise, sleep […]
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A majority of my fibro and CFS patient’s complain of low thyroid symptoms. They relate that they, and sometimes even their doctors, suspected a thyroid problem only to have their blood work come back “normal”. Most physician’s won’t recommend thyroid replacement therapy if the blood tests come back “normal”. Most don’t know or choose not […]
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body-especially for those with fibromyalgia. It is responsible for proper enzyme activity and transmission of muscle and nerve impulses, and it aids in maintaining a proper pH balance. It helps metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into energy. Magnesium also helps synthesize the genetic material in […]
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 we […]
In any given 1-year period, 9.5 percent of the population, or about 18.8 million American adults, suffer from depression. 1 The indirect and direct costs of mood disorder illnesses totals over 43 billion dollars a year. Depression and related mood disorders rank behind high blood pressure as the most common reason people visit their doctors. […]
Emotionally stressful situations cause the body to release adrenaline, cortisol, and insulin. These stress hormones stimulate the brain to secrete serotonin. The more stress, the more serotonin needed to deal with the stress. Long-term stress, along with poor dietary habits, can deplete the body’s serotonin stores. Stress can also deplete the body of magnesium (a […]
The way to reverse fibromyalgia is to get healthy! Traditional medicine and drug therapy doesn’t work. Drugs don’t make healthy. Changing your diet, moving away from overly processed nutrient depleted foods will help restore your optimal health. Will eating healthy reverse your fibro symptoms in a week or two? No it won’t. This is why […]
See which brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) you may be low in by taking the quiz below… The “S” Group – Serotonin Please mark the items which apply to your present feelings: __ It’s hard for you to go to sleep. __You can’t stay asleep. __You often find yourself irritable. __Your emotions often lack rationality. __You occasionally […]
It can be hard to believe that fibromyalgia, an extremely complicated illness, one that continues to baffle most physicians, could ever respond to natural over the counter vitamin supplements. While doctors and medical researchers continue to look for the holy grail drug combination to “cure” fibro, the only result is the increase in the drug […]
Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength. – Author Unknown Battling fibromyalgia, the pain, fatigue, low moods, weight gain, insomnia, can be a real test of one’s willpower. It’s hard to be positive, […]
Fibromyalgia patients are often bombarded with recommendations for mind altering, health robbing drugs. Antidepressants and tranquilizing benzodiazepine anxiety pills are common. But these drugs often cause more problems than good. I’m not anti drug but no one has an antidepressant deficiency. Learning where the happy hormones or neurotransmitters come from allows you to use the […]
Should we celebrate National Fibromyalgia Day? Well yes and no. I don’t believe it is appropriate to celebrate a disease or even a day that recognizes a disease. Wouldn’t it be great if there wasn’t an awareness day because fibromyalgia doesn’t exist anymore? Wishful thinking I know, but celebrating fibromyalgia doesn’t feel right. True, those […]
Fat provides energy, produces certain hormones, insulatesus from cold, and makes up cellular membranes. It is the primary source of fuel for the muscles, including the heart. Fats have gotten a bad rap in our society. Low-fat diets have been the rage for years, promising weight-loss and improved health. But this line of thinking […]
