Fibromyalgia syndrome is a
rheumatic disorder with chronic muscle pain that seems to
have no physical cause. This pain is usually described
as burning, throbbing, shooting and stabbing. People with
fibromyalgia have other symptoms such as: bad headaches, insomnia,
depression, anxiety, dry skin, dry mouth, dizziness, memory impairment, PMS, palpitations,. The
pain and stiffness occurring with fibromyalgia normally is worse in the morning. Women are affected by fibromyalgia
syndrome more then men. The disorder can go away then
come back. Fibromyalgia is believed to be mainly an
immune system disorder. It appears also related to CFS chronic
fatigue syndrome. ...more
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Essential
fatty acids |
10 |
helps strengthen
your body's immune system which is weaken by
chronic fatigue syndrome. Fatty acids are found
in omega fatty acids from
fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil. |
| Acidophilus |
10 |
replaces needed bacteria that are helpful to
your digestion and also helps fight candida
infection. Sometimes found is a vitamin and herbal blend. |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E,
vitamin B , vitamin C, magnesium, manganese, selenium, potassium, and
zinc which all are helpful in
both the treatment and prevention of chronic
fatigue syndrome as well as general good health and well being. |
| Coenzyme Q10 |
10 |
Improves oxygenation
of tissues, enhances the effectiveness of the
immune system, and serves to protect the heart and
cardiovascular system. |
| Garlic |
9 |
garlic has been
shown to inhibit the formation of free radicals
which can benefit people with chronic fatigue
syndrome . Garlic also helps boost the immune
system. A combination
herbal immune system remedy often includes
garlic. |
| Lecithin |
9 |
aids with energy and
builds the immune system |
| Carnitine |
9 |
used to transport
fatty acids into cellular mitochondria where they are used to
create ATP and thus raise energy levels |
| Magnesium |
9 |
mineral that helps
with stress and is needed for ATP production and it works with
calcium |
| Calcium |
9 |
this mineral helps
people suffering with fibromyalgia, also helping with the stress
caused by the disorder. |
| Carotenoids |
9 |
protects the
cells |
| vitamin E |
9 |
free radical killer
working with carotenoids and vitamin A |
| vitamin C |
9 |
strong antiviral
properties and helps to increase energy |
| vitamin
B12 |
9 |
a good natural energy
booster |
| Pantothenic
acid |
9 |
is required for good
adrenal function in the body |
| Reishi |
8 |
reishi mushroom serves both to boost the
body's immune system which is weakened by CFS. Normally found in
an immune system herbal mixture. |
| Olive
leaf extract |
8 |
this herb has natural anti-biotic
and antiviral properties |
| Bioflavonoids |
8 |
bioflavonoids are powerful anti-viral agents
and they can increase energy levels. Found in fruit and vegetable
based supplements. |
| Grape Seed extract |
7 |
powerful anti-oxidant for healing |
| Zinc |
7 |
people with fatigue
may not
be getting enough zinc. Often a multi-vitamin and
mineral supplement can
help. |
| Potassium |
6 |
needed for good adrenal gland and muscle
function. |
 Symmetry products
people tell us they use for Fibromyalgia
syndrome
(click on the product name for more
information)
| Protection
4 Life
New
Attitude
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
BotanaCleanse
Plus
Genesis
Tranquility |
(with New Attitude) excellent
supplemental health system
herbal energy tonic and healing formula also
boosts the immune system
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables (bioflavonoids
& carotenoids)
colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital
for good health
liquid herbal healing with olive leaf and grape
seed extracts and more
B vitamins and stress relief herbal blend |
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Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disorder characterized by chronic muscular pain that has no obvious
physical cause. It most -commonly affects the lower back, the neck, the shoulders, the
back of the head, the upper chest, and/or the thighs, although any area or areas of the body may be involved. The pain is
usually described as burning, throbbing, shooting, and stabbing. The pain and stiffness is often greater in
the morning than at other times of day, and it may be accompanied by chronic headaches, strange
sensations in the skin, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, and temporomandibular joint syndrome
(TMJ).
Other symptoms often experienced by people with fibromyalgia include
premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, anxiety, palpitations, memory impairment, irritable
bladder, skin sensitivities, dry eyes and mouth, a need for frequent changes in eyeglass prescription, dizziness, and impaired coordination. Such activities
as lifting
and climbing stairs are often very difficult and painful. Depression is frequently part of the picture
as well.
The most distinctive feature of fibromyalgia, however, is the existence of certain "tender
points" or pairs of spots where the muscles are abnormally tender to the touch:
- around the lower vertebra of the neck
- muscles connected to the base of the skull
- muscles of the neck and upper back
- muscles of the mid-back
- at the insertion of the second rib
- around the upper part of the thigh bone
- the middle of the knee joint
- the side of the elbow
- the upper and outer muscles of the buttocks
Most people with fibromyalgia also have an associated sleep disorder known as alpha-EEG anomaly. In this disorder, the individual's deep sleep periods are interrupted by bouts of waking-type brain activity, resulting in poor sleep. Some people with fibromyalgia are plagued by other sleep disorders as well, such
as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, bruxism, and sleep myoclonus (a sudden rapid contraction of a
muscle or a group of muscles during sleep or as one is falling asleep). Not surprisingly, given all these sleep difficulties, people with fibromyalgia often suffer from chronic fatigue that can range from mild to
incapacitating.
This disorder is much more common in females than in males, and most often begins in young adulthood.
In most cases, symptoms come on gradually and slowly increase in intensity. They can be
tmade worse by a number of different factors, including overexertion, stress, lack of exercise,
anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, trauma, extremes of temperature and/or humidity, and infectious illness. In the majority of cases, symptoms are severe enough to interfere with normal daily activities; a significant number of people with fibromyalgia are actually disabled by the condition. The course of the disorder is unpredictable. Some
cases clear up on their own, some become chronic, and some go through cycles of flare-ups alternating
with periods of apparent remission.
The cause or causes of fibromyalgia are not known. Some evidence points to a problem with the immune system; certain immunologic abnormalities are common among people with
fibromyalgia. Their significance and relationship to the syndrome are not understood, however. A disturbance in brain chemistry may also be involved; many people who develop fibromyalgia have a history of clinical depression. Other possible causes that have been proposed include infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, or with the fungus Candida
albicans; chronic mercury poisoning from amalgam dental fillings; anemia;
parasites; hypoglycemia; and hypothyroidism. Some experts believe that
fibromyalgia may be related to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which causes similar symptoms, except that in
fibromyalgia, muscle pain predominates over fatigue, whereas in CFS, fatigue predominates over pain.
Because mal-absorption problems are common in people with this disorder, higher than normal doses of all supplemental nutrients are needed.
GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
1. Advanced
Omega
2. Mega
Juice
3.
NutraPack
4. New Attitude
-
BotanaCleanse
Plus - use if you have not done a colon/intestinal
cleansing in the last year
-
Tranquility -
helps sleep, stress, and it works with the Advanced Omega on pain. Use
1-3 tablets a day
as needed.
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water
every day
- eat 4-5 small meals a day instead of 2-3 larger
meals
- taking a hot bath or shower when waking up may help
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
- do not drink alcohol, coffee, caffeine, soda pop, other any other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- do not eat fried foods, or junk/fast food
- eat less green peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and white
potatoes
- aspirin is not recommended
- use stress relief like going for short walks in the park
- deep breathing exercise and yoga exercise can be helpful
- colon/intestinal cleansing can be helpful
- do not smoke
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
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