| Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome involving | | | | nutrient deficiencies. Common deficiencies include |
| widespread pain throughout the body. Additionally, | | | | thiamine, magnesium, manganese, Malic acid, |
| fibromyalgia sufferers may also have chronic | | | | vitamin B6, and vitamin E. Additionally, widespread |
| fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep disturbances, | | | | body inflammation may be occurring due to an |
| constipation, diarrhea, light sensitivity, urinary tract | | | | imbalance of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. |
| infections, and heart racing. The condition affects | | | | Mental stress may occur due to anxiety, financial |
| 6 million Americans each year, 4 million of whom | | | | problems, marital problems, depression, boredom, |
| are women. However the symptoms are identical | | | | loneliness, lack of purpose in life, etc..). |
| for women and men alike. 90% of those affected | | | | A holistic approach to curing fibromyalgia should |
| are between the ages of 40 and 60. | | | | include the following: |
| Fibromyalgia is most notably characterized by | | | | 1. Exercise (30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise |
| tender points which occur in multiple locations | | | | 3-4 days per week) |
| throughout the body. Pain and tenderness are the | | | | 2. Eliminating chemical irritants (which may involve |
| classic means of diagnosis. However, a thorough | | | | a 10-28 day detox program to rid the body of |
| examination (which includes checking the joints, | | | | accumulated toxins). |
| muscles, range of motion, posture, and nervous | | | | 3. Whole food nutrition diet (eating foods in their |
| system) is important for an accurate diagnosis. | | | | most raw, natural form - with a heavy focus on |
| There are numerous causes for fibromyalgia. The | | | | organic produce). |
| classic ones include traumas, toxins and mental | | | | 4. Nutritional supplements (including fish oils and a |
| stress. Traumas include major traumas such as | | | | high quality supplement formula which includes |
| car accidents, sports injuries, slips and falls and | | | | thiamine, magnesium, manganese, Malic acid, |
| work related injuries. Micro traumas include | | | | vitamin E and vitamin B6). |
| abnormal posture, repetitive stress injuries and | | | | 5. Chiropractic care (which improves joint function, |
| poor ergonomics. | | | | corrects the posture, restores normal range of |
| Fibromyalgia symptoms can come from chemical | | | | motion and flexibility and removes pressure on |
| stressors such as sugar, high fructose corn syrup, | | | | the nervous system caused by misaligned |
| alcohol, tobacco, drugs, MSG, aspartame, artificial | | | | vertebrae). |
| colors, a viral infection, as well as vitamin and | | | | |