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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
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Information on FibromyalgiaDescription Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disorder characterized by achy pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles, areas of tendon insertions, and adjacent soft-tissue structures. These symptoms may be primary, or concomitant with another associated or underlying condition. Fibromyalgia is often related to overuse. Any of the fibrous muscular tissues may be involved, but those of the occiput, low back (lumbago), neck (neck pain or spasm), shoulders, thorax (pleurodynia), and thighs (aches and charley horses) are especially affected. Fibromyalgia occurs mainly in females. It may be induced or intensified by physical or mental stress, poor sleep, trauma, exposure to dampness or cold, and occasionally by a systemic, usually rheumatic, disorder. A viral or other systemic infection (e.g., Lyme disease) may precipitate the syndrome. Diagnosis of fibromyalgia is by recognition of the typical pattern of diffuse fibromyalgia and non-rheumatic symptoms (e.g., poor sleep, anxiety, fatigue, irritable bowel symptoms) and by exclusion of significant contributory or underlying diseases (e.g., generalized osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis, polymyalgia rheumatica, or other connective tissue diseases). Causes Accumulating evidence suggests that FMS is a systemic biochemical condition influenced by multifactorial imbalances throughout the body. Proper testing can identify many of these imbalances, and help determine which interventions are likely to be most effective for each patient. Cellular Energy: Cells vitally depend on organic acid nutrients to produce energy for muscle and other tissues throughout the body. Imbalances can lead to energy depletion and chronic pain Adrenal Stress: Fibromyalgia has been closely linked with stress-induced imbalances that disrupt the healthy regulation of the body's hormonal and nervous systems IGF-1: IGF-1 deficiency is a consistent finding in many patients with fibromyalgia, and may be linked to symptoms of fatigue, muscle weakness, and depression Amino Acids: Imbalances of certain amino acids can trigger primary neurological mechanisms affecting mood and pain sensation, and thus may serve as an important focus for alleviating major symptoms Element Imbalances: Individuals with fibromyalgia often have physiological systems that are more sensitive to nutrient shortages and toxic exposure Thyroid Hormones: Some patients with fibromyalgia- including many resistant to conventional treatments for the condition-show clinical signs of thyroid dysfunction. Detoxification: Patients with fibromyalgia may be more sensitive to toxins because their systems are less able to break these substances down and eliminate them from the body. Allergy: A hidden sensitivity to foods or inhalants could set off an inflammatory immune cascade that leads to many classic symptoms of fibromyalgia. Gastrointestinal Function: The high prevalence of irritable bowel symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia may require specific testing to detect and alleviate common causes of digestive dysfunction Melatonin: Sleep disturbances and pain sensations in fibromyalgia can be exacerbated if the body's internal biological "clock" is disrupted. Conventional Labs Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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