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While I was writing my book on the connection between Fibromyalgia and MSG I visited six different grocery stores. I read each label on every processed food I could find. I took notepads with me and stayed in some grocers frozen section so long my hands and feet were numb. The employees just stared at me; I think they thought I was a corporate regional manager checking expiration dates. During that time I found 10-15 different food additives that I had never heard of. There are three that we will discuss today. I learned first hand they cause chronic pain from an accidental baking experience. On this life changing day I had a late workout at the gym and had to meet my in-laws for dinner.[..]

Today with the aid and resources of the internet, along with a network of educated and supportive friends, patients can now be proactive in their diagnostic approach and treatment methods. Changing one's diet and reducing the chemical stressors on the body that come from eating inappropriate food have been found to be tremendously helpful in relieving the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia was recognized by the American Medical Association as an illness and cause of disability in 1987, yet fibromyalgia continues to be difficult to diagnose and treat. Today with the aid and resources of the internet, along with a network of educated and supportive friends, patients can[..]

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often used to teach Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain sufferers how to cope with their illnesses.  It is said to help treat many conditions and diseases like FM, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer.  It helps determine how well a patient manages their pain and teaches them how to take control of it.  Depression plays a key role in the inability to be proactive in our treatment.  So, our state of mind is very important when it comes to getting better. Studies show that when FM patients effectively deal with the particular symptoms and over-lapping conditions of their illness and of their lives, they feel better. Cognitive-behavioral[..]

There are often common signs and symptoms that a doctor will consider in order to make a proper diagnosis of fibromyalgia. If you suffer from a number of symptoms that match and certain criteria for the condition has been established you may in fact have this condition. This being the case you will need to begin the proper form of treatment right away. Once you have been exhibiting certain signs of the condition, your doctor may recommend you to a specialists so that they can better determine which course of treatment needs to be taken. Specialists are better suited at treating this chronic condition because they have devoted their practice towards becoming fully educated about the[..]

As a former sufferer of hypoglycemia, adrenal fatigue and various allergic conditions I often asked myself 'why me?' I sometimes wish that I'd known then what I know now as it would have made it so much easier. I am here to offer you hope that you are not alone. It is suggested that the majority of people with fatigue disorders are sensitive people. Can you recognise yourself here? Are you easily overwhelmed by such things as bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows? Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed or a darkened[..]

Lack of sleep is not only a problem for bedtime but also carries over into the following day and can be extremely debilitating in some cases. Many long term sufferers experience ongoing symptoms such as drowsiness, fatigue, irritability, and a much decreased memory and attention span. Lack of sleep may not kill you but it can certainly alter the way you function (or malfunction) as a person. If you are one of the millions of folks who have problems sleeping at night the chances are you've already done some research on the various causes and symptoms, and you may even have tried some of the various sleeping pills on the market. But pharmaceuticals should really only be prescribed by your[..]

It's hard to predict what the symptoms of a given case of fibromyalgia (FM) will be, because they can manifest themselves in very different ways in different people. In this article you will find a list of the most common symptoms. By using this checklist and placing a mark next to the different symptoms which describe the way you feel, you'll give yourself a starting place to use when discussing the possibility that this is what you have with your doctor. _____ 1. Pain in the soft, fibrous tissues of the body - the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. FM paincan be described as aching deep within muscles, shooting, throbbing, intense burning, orstabbing. _____ 2. Pain and stiffness are[..]

When we read information about what foods or food substances people are allergic to, what types of things are mentioned more often? Steak? Green beans? Or more likely, food preservatives and food additives? If you guessed the latter, you're correct. Book after book has been written about which artificial substances can harm the human body. So let's consider this from the opposite direction. What types of food are best? If you say "real" foods or "live" foods as we'll call them, you would be absolutely on target. Send you to the front of the class with a celery stick! You and your fellow dinner companions will be happy to know that you don't have to stick with eating salad for the rest of[..]

Constant fatigue and tiredness certainly forms a huge part of our daily lives, especially if you're a shift worker. But what's quite disturbing, is that it's not just people who work crazy and irregular hours that are suffering from fatigue. In fact fatigue and exhaustion has become so widespread amongst the general population, that it's now become a global epidemic. So why is it that so many people today are suffering from constant fatigue and tiredness? Well to begin with, fatigue is not a disorder. It's often mistaken for one, but it is in fact, a symptom. You see, it may be a symptom of an underlying health problem such as anaemia, a sluggish thyroid gland, adrenal gland exhaustion,[..]

The computer users really suffer from many diseases which they get while sitting on the chair and working on their computers. The back pain is really one of the diseases which are quiet common among the computer users. The other organ which is most effected by the computer is the eyes. However you should know that spending long hours at your computer can put you in serious trouble. Working on desk can really be quiet hard on your body. I would like to share with your some of the most dangerous health risk related to the computers. And I do feel that one of the most popular is the chronic fatigue. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Feeling tired is quiet common and the depression is a condition[..]

Question: My niece has glandular fever. She can't get out of bed for more than a couple of hours, and her throat is so swollen that she cannot swallow solids. She is in her last year at Cambridge University where she is predicted to get a first. What do you suggest? Answer: Glandular fever is the common name of a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It used to be called infectious mononucleosis or 'kissing disease' because the virus is transmitted through saliva. It attacks a run-down host - someone who has been working hard, sleeping less, eating badly, and is lacking in essential vitamins and minerals. Teenagers are most likely to get glandular fever, as their lifestyle[..]

We have now reached a level of obesity in the US, South America, Canada, and throughout Europe which is unprecedented in recorded history. It is also accepted that the lifestyles we lead are often very high stress. It is no coincidence that these new peaks of obesity and stress correlate directly with an increase in the occurrence of "modern" or "new" diseases of Western society, including heart disease, the cancers, and others including the rheumatic and fatigue spectrum, specifically in our case Fibromyalgia and CFS. At least we have moved past the era when debate was so Neolithic as to suggest that these conditions don't really exist or are a subdivision of psychology and now we can[..]

I have worked with a number of people who once suffered from the symptoms of Fibromyalgia or from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are two similar disorders with overlapping symptoms. They include chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, immune system dysfunction and psychological depression. People with Fibromyalgia also experience muscle and fibrous tissue pain, as well as gastro intestinal challenges. The cause or causes of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are unclear and some regard them as syndromes rather than actual diseases. Therefore, established medical treatments are based on the management of individual symptoms and can often be a[..]

Coenzyme Q, CoQ is found in the cells of all living organisms comprising both plants and animals including humans. The amount of CoQ found in plants and animals varies between each species depending on the structure of the CoQ. Humans have CoQ10 because it has 10 isoprene units. A Coenzyme is a substance which enhances the role of an enzyme. An enzyme is a biomolecule that catalyse (i.e. accelerate) the rates of chemical reactions. The role of CoQ10 is to generate energy by transporting protons and electrons from one bioenergy enzyme to another. Meaning CoQ10 is also a powerful antioxidant. The bioenergy enzymes in turn use sugar from foods to generate adenosine triphosphate, ATP[..]

Fibromyalgia syndrome gives a lot of neuromuscular symptoms. Muscle pain is present is all the cases but it differs in intensity and localization. Some might feel this pain as a burning or as a radiating, others gnawing, sore, stiff, and aching. Also the activity a person performs, the stress level, the weather condition and sleep patterns might modify the intensity of the pain. Some patients complain about the fact that they are tired even after sleeping for the whole night. Others say that they wake up during the night more frequent than they did before the disease had installed. Doctors say that an interruption during the deep sleep can cause the tiredness patients complain of.[..]

Experiencing excruciating pain is one of the most distressing things that can happen in one’s life. Chronic pain keeps attention fixed on the anguish, you can’t concentrate, it affects everything important to you, and you feel like you’re about to expire. So you undergo a battery of tests at the hospital, only to hear your doctor say there seems to be nothing wrong with you. What gives? Further observation and tests finally reveal that you are experiencing the fibromyalgia syndrome.  The giveaway signs: Certain places on your body (at least 11 to 18 body points) where slight pressure is applied causes pain.  The unexplained pain lasts up to three months. Aside from that, you[..]

For years after I started practicing medicine, I was extremely frustrated by not being able to help the many patients who came through my door with complaints of fatigue and painful muscles. It's not that I didn't believe them - how could I not! I firmly believe that most people have better things to do with their time and lives than come to a doctor over and over again for the same symptoms. But there was obviously something missing in my many years of diligent training. The "aha" moment came for me when I found myself sliding into a "mystery disease" of my own. Fibromyalgia is technically defined as widespread pain lasting for more than three months along with tender points. Chronic[..]

> Fibromyalgia is one of the most common diseases affecting the muscles, tendons, and joints in women. Symptoms include long-term muscle soreness, muscle stiffness, sleeplessness, fatigue, mood changes, anxiety and depression. Fibromyalgia is one of the most common diseases affecting the muscles, tendons, and joints in women. Many health care professionals still do not recognize the condition as a disorder, most likely, because x-rays, blood tests, and biopsies often show no prevalent evidence to support the patient’s complaints. However, in recent years, the use of thermographs, a device that tests and measures the heat produced by areas of the body, has helped diagnose the[..]

While it is common knowledge that parasites can give us gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea and vomiting, few people appreciate the connection between these microbes and chronic disease outside the digestive tract such as arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, asthma, skin disorders and depression. Parasites are able to produce downstream symptoms outside the GI tract by way of 1) direct injury to the gut lining, 2) releasing toxic by-products into the body, and 3) migration from the intestinal tract into the general circulation to other parts of the body. Gut lining injury Some parasites directly invade the lining of the intestines. For instance tapeworms and[..]

Anticonvulsants, also called antiepileptic drugs (abbreviated "AEDs"), are a diverse group of pharmaceutical used in the treatment of epileptic seizures. There has also been an increase in their use with treatment of bipolar disorder, since it seems to act as mood stabiliser. Gabapentin and Pregabalin both of which are anticonvulsants can be used for chronic pain (especially migraines and neuropathy). They include drugs with very different modes of action, but are also effective for sleeping problems, anxiety and depression. They can also relieve fatigue, flu-like symptoms, cognitive dysfunction, neurological symptoms, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bladder problems, restless legs,[..]

Showing symptoms of fatigue & dizziness? Feeling exhausted? This could be why. You could be one of the many people who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, often times referred too as CFS. Chronic fatigue syndrome affects each person differently, yet they all share the same major warning sign. This major symptom is extreme fatigue, not just for a day or two, but on going for at least six months or more out of any given year. CFS sufferers can get eight hours of rest a night and still feel exhausted to the point that it is not only mental exhaustion but also physical exhaustion. But what causes this health issue in so many people? Why do they suffer from this disorder? These are two[..]

Every one of us experiences fatigue. Whenever we do strenuous physical and mental abilities or whenever we are subjected to sudden emotional shock, we can experience fatigue. This is only normal and it is basically a reaction of the body that is telling you that you need to rest in order for your body to get its energy back in order for you to function normally in society. However, if you experience a kind of fatigue or tiredness that can never be alleviated by rest or sleep, then you may be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome or adrenal fatigue. This can result to many more serious health conditions, such as insomnia, and even depression. You need to know what causes chronic fatigue[..]

Extreme fatigue strangles the joyous life that many people want to live. Millions of people today are just plain exhausted. The medical establishment has been unable to find the causes of extreme fatigue and because of this no treatments are available. In fact, most often, people are prescribed depression drugs since this is an associated symptom of the condition. But, depression is not the cause and is only an outcome of the overbearing issue of extreme fatigue. There are many suggestions as to the causes of fatigue but little agreement. Some of the supposed causes include: * failure to cope with stress * adrenal gland exhaustion * post-viral illness * a breakdown in the neuroendocrine[..]

Showing symptoms of sever fatigue? Find out if you have CFS, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. This article will help you to find out what chronic fatigue syndrome is and how to spot the warning signs that your body is giving to you. CFS is one of those health disorders that render their sufferer unable to function properly in their daily lives, leaving them dependent on others around them to help them out. But what causes chronic fatigue syndrome? That is a very good question that many people, including health practitioners are asking while trying to find the answers. Very little is known about CFS, so it is often times misdiagnosed as another health issue; this happens because[..]

Activive claims to reverse Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome. The makers of Activive claim that this reversal can be achieved naturally, with no side effects, and with positive effects in as many as 97% of its users. This article will focus on these three claims to see how Activive stacks up against its own claims. According to the CDC website, CFS is a debilitating disorder that affects more than one million people in the US. CFS is often concurrent with Fibromyalgia, which is a disorder characterized by muscle, and ligament pain. This condition shares many of the same symptoms as CFS. The first claim by Activive is that it is all-natural. The following is a[..]

Many years ago I suffered low grade chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms. So energy is now a precious commodity to me. Health issues are one thing, but there are some other energy zappers and power parasites we can look at. Have you ever noticed, that different tasks require different types of energy? Some things don't require much energy at all, like watching tv. At The other end of the scale, are things that require more energy or focus, such as bookwork or phoning for me. Also have you ever noticed that it's impossible to be depressed when you have good energy! Energy is a fragile thing some days. Here are some tips to help you improve your energy: 1: Clutter ~ If your environment is[..]

p>Ravensara ( Ravinsara aromatica ) has a soft, sweet aroma with a lightly camphorous scent, similar to Eucalyptus. Ravensara has a reputation as a universal healing oil to be used for a broad spectrum of conditions. It is especially beneficial for treating any type of respiratory illness like: bronchitis, sinusitis and flu. Ravensara is an immuno-stimulant and promotes detoxification. Its anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties make it an excellent aromatic mist for use in a room. Or try a few drops in a bowel of steaming hot water. Ravensara's very gentle action as an immune support make it one of the safest anti-infectious oils to use with children! Ravensara also acts as gentle and[..]

Most people know massages can help you relax, manage stress levels, re-align parts of your body, and help you feel rejuvenated. Massage therapy is something people feel is a luxury, which it often is, but treatments also have many medical benefits to help you maintain good health and live a balanced lifestyle. Besides stress relief and relaxation benefits, below are some other benefits you can expect to experience with massage therapy. 1. Improves Posture. People who improve their posture tend to look better and can lead to more self confidence. Plus, better posture keeps your body aligned and will lead to less body aches. 2. Improves Circulation. When you get a massage, parts of your[..]

Everybody breathes in all types of bacteria in the air and from their environment, but one type of bacteria is a fungus which when inhaled, becomes what is termed a sinus yeast infection called Aspergillus. Many people with chronic sinusitis do not realize it is actually a recurring yeast infection, which may be due the use of antibiotics, having seasonal allergies which make the nasal passages more susceptible to bacterial growth. Another reason some get a sinus infection is because they have a low immune system from a recent illness, or an autoimmune disorder. Sinus infections are more common in those with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. When seasonal allergies such as hay[..]

Candida can mimic, cause, or worsen Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms. For this reason, a natural approach to these autoimmune disorders should include a plan to fight candida. The following is a list of my favorite remedies. (These should be combined with an anti-candida diet to be effective.) Oil of Oregano- Oregano oil has been used as a medicine for thousands of years and has been shown to be potent against a wide range of bacteria, fungi, like Candida, and parasites. Oregano oil was compared to the pharmaceutical drug, Nystatin, and found to be just as powerful. Also, studies done at Georgetown University Medical found that the oil inhibited the growth of[..]

The food we eat and the air we breathe go through a complex process in our bodies in order to be turned into energy for our cells. The body's primary energy-carrying molecule, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), is synthesized through chemical reactions involving dozens of steps. You can think of these steps as being the rungs of a ladder. Imagine the food at the bottom of the ladder, and after each chemical reaction it climbs one more rung. Since there are so many reactions that need to take place for the energy source to be available, the process is quite slow. In certain circumstances our bodies don't have enough time to climb the entire ladder and it would simply be beneficial if we were[..]

If you have a lot of aches and pains and feel unusually tired lately you may not have considered it could be caused by a sinus problem or an acute sinus infection. A sinus infection could be slowly brewing and you may not have been aware of it. It could sneak up on you or you may not recognize the signs. Acute sinus infections and chromic sinus infections can wreak havoc in your body. They are systemic and can affect your whole body in various ways. You may notice in particular pain in your shoulders, neck and/or hips. You may be aware of some pain in your cheeks, or one or both sides of your face, forehead or even have had sinus headaches and not made the connection. Fatigue can also[..]

Fibromyalgia is a disabling disorder which involves achiness, inability to sleep well, morning stiffness, tiredness throughout the day, headaches, memory problems, dizziness, numbness and/or tingling, fluid retention, cramping and diarrhoea. Victims commonly suffer tenderness at the elbows, in the hip joints, in the neck and chest and along the vertebrae. Sometimes motion can aggravate the discomfort and soreness of fibromyalgia. There is also a very close link with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and sufferers often have a combination of both. The condition can be chronic; however, it is not crippling. Doctors once thought the pain fibromyalgia patients experienced was psychosomatic, although[..]