| If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, | | | | friends if you need to. |
| then you might be wondering if a fibromyalgia | | | | |
| diet could help ease your symptoms. | | | | There are a number of common trigger foods |
| | | | that seem to effect a lot of fibromyalgia |
| The idea behind a fibro diet is to help you | | | | sufferers and they are all found in our day |
| regain your strength and ease the pains that | | | | to day diets. These trigger foods include: |
| come with your condition. So, what are the | | | | |
| components of this type of diet, and how can | | | | Caffeine |
| they help you? | | | | |
| | | | Sugar, including artificial sweeteners |
| To understand how adjusting your diet can | | | | |
| provide relief, it's important to understand | | | | Chocolate |
| the symptoms that are associated with | | | | |
| fibromyalgia. | | | | Alcohol |
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| Although the cause of fibromyalgia is a | | | | High fat milk, cheeses and ice cream |
| heavily debated topic, what is certain are | | | | |
| the symptoms. The most dominant symptom is | | | | Soda |
| musculoskeletal pain, followed by fatigue and | | | | |
| characterized by multiple tenderpoints found | | | | Cured meats |
| in particular areas of the body. Sleep | | | | |
| disorders are also common, as are irritable | | | | Processed foods containing preservatives and |
| bowel symptoms and headaches, as well as a | | | | additives |
| lack of mental clarity, sometimes called | | | | |
| 'brain fog'. | | | | Salt |
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| There are a number of treatment options for | | | | When choosing foods to help ease your |
| fibromyalgia sufferers including mild to | | | | symptoms you should select low fat meats, |
| moderate exercise, which reduces muscle pain. | | | | choosing poultry and fish over red meat, |
| Good exercises are non-impact ones like | | | | include plenty of fruits and vegetables, as |
| swimming or walking. Relaxation is key, so it | | | | well as whole grains, beans and nuts. |
| pays to listen to your body and rest when it | | | | |
| tells you to. Medication is also available | | | | Some fibromyalgia sufferers also have food |
| for sleep disorders and reducing muscle pain. | | | | allergies, commonly wheat, dairy or |
| Underpinning all these treatment options is | | | | nightshade plants or an intolerance to |
| diet. | | | | carbohydrates, so it may take a little time |
| | | | to find the right diet for you. |
| We've all heard the adage 'we are what we | | | | |
| eat' and that is particularly true for | | | | For more information about natural |
| fibromyalgia sufferers. Today it is all too | | | | Fibromylgia treatments sign up for the free |
| easy to buy pre-packaged convenience meals | | | | newsletter below. |
| that all we have to do to 'prepare' a meal is | | | | |
| place it in the microwave. However, what is | | | | The above list is not exhaustive and oneway |
| this food giving you other than convenience? | | | | of figuring out a diet that will help your |
| Lots of preservatives, additives, colorings, | | | | symptoms is to try eliminating foods that you |
| flavorings, salt and sugar. Doesn't sound | | | | think make your symptoms worse and track the |
| very nutritious does it? | | | | outcome in a food diary. |
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| When suffering from a debilitating condition | | | | It may take a bit of trial and error to find |
| like fibromyalgia time saving activities can | | | | the right fibromyalgia diet for you but its |
| be a great relief, however when it comes to | | | | worth the time as the results can be |
| food it pays to spend the time preparing | | | | significant. |
| fresh produce. Enlist the help of family and | | | | |