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The Healing Properties of a Good Fibromyalgia Diet

January 15th, 2010

All people who suffer from fibromyalgia are overwhelmed by its variety of symptoms. Fibromyalgia is considered to be a serious neurological condition that in time can lead to many complications. Although millions of people worldwide are confronted with fibromyalgia, the exact causes of the disorder haven’t yet been clarified. Despite the fact that scientists have been able to establish a connection between abnormal brain activity and the symptoms of fibromyalgia, the factors responsible for causing the disorder are still unknown.

The factors of risk that are considered to facilitate the occurrence and the development of fibromyalgia are stress, depression, inadequate sleeping patterns, inappropriate diet and unhealthy lifestyle. Although many people who are exposed to all of these factors of risk don’t develop neurological conditions, statistics indicate that all patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia have suffered from depression at certain stages of their lives and many of them have developed the disorder on the premises of insomnia, unhealthy lifestyle and inappropriate diet.

An appropriate diet is vital for maintaining both physical and mental balance and it can strengthen the immune system of the organism. A good fibromyalgia diet can be a very effective way of overcoming the symptoms of the disorder, normalizing and stimulating the activity of the body. Unhealthy lifestyle, stress, lack of sleep, smoking, the abuse of alcoholic beverages are all considered to be factors of risk in the development of fibromyalgia. By improving your lifestyle and by respecting an appropriate fibromyalgia diet, you will quickly feel improvements in your health. Also, an effective fibromyalgia diet can considerably ameliorate the symptoms of the disorder. Here are some tips in establishing an effective fibromyalgia diet:



A good fibromyalgia diet should exclude alcoholic beverages and smoking; also, caffeine is known to have undesirable effects on the fragile nervous system of people with fibromyalgia and therefore, all products containing caffeine (coffee, tea, carbonated soda, cocoa and chocolate) should be excluded from the fibromyalgia diet.



An appropriate fibromyalgia diet should contain less dairy products, especially those that contain high levels of fat; consider using soy replacements instead (soy milk, tofu).



Consume less wheat products, as they are not well tolerated by people with fibromyalgia.



Reduce the amount of sugar in your fibromyalgia diet.



Stay away from food products that contain additives, colorants and preservatives.



Avoid any kind of fried foods; consider eating more boiled and baked foods instead.



Add more home-made meals in your fibromyalgia diet; consume more soups, as they are better tolerated by the stomach.



Consume more liquids.



Reduce the amount of salt and spices in your meals.



Reduce the amount of meat in your fibromyalgia diet.



Consume plenty of vegetables and fruits, as they are a vital source of vitamins and minerals.



Consider taking mineral and vitamin supplements.



These are some basic tips in establishing a good, effective fibromyalgia diet. By respecting these suggestions in planning your fibromyalgia diet, you will soon begin to feel an amelioration of your symptoms. A good fibromyalgia diet can correct the sleeping problems that occur to most people with the disorder, also diminishing fatigue and the lack of energy characteristic to fibromyalgia.



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Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Leaky Gut, Helicobacter Pylori And Acid Reflux. CFS And Fibromyalgia. A Treatment Strategy. Part 1

December 31st, 2009

IBS and Leaky Gut are both conditions frequently associated with CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferers.

In my experience, a lot of people who go on to develop Fibromyalgia and CFS often have IBS/ Leaky Gut symptoms in advance of developing CFS/ Fibromyalgia.

Conversely people who had NO problems with their gastro-intestinal tract prior to developing Fibromyalgia/ CFS, often begin to report IBS and/or acid reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD) symptoms later in the illness.

Approximately 25% of patients report having gastro-intestinal symptoms including bloating, gas, cramps constipation or diarrhea BEFORE going on to develop Fibromyalgia CFS.

Approximately 25% of patients report having gastro-intestinal symptoms including bloating, gas, cramps constipation or diarrhea AFTER developing Fibromyalgia CFS.

Usually, after the trigger infection is passed and sufferers are into the realms of CFS/ Fibromyalgia they discover that the IBS/ GERD symptoms gradually start to worsen.

To understand how and why this may be happening we need to go to our diagrams of the Autonomic Nervous System.

http://www.beatfibroandfatigue.com/ansdiagram.html

In diagram one you will see that thoracic 5 down to lumbar 2 are all implicated in stomach and intestinal sympathetic nerve action.

See the free report for a more accurate description of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

http://www.beatfibroandfatigue.com/tinc?key=aqM3eiet&formname=fibroemail

They are known more amicably as the day nerve and the night nerve.

Also cervical occipital, and sacral 2 to 4 are implicated in intestinal parasympathetic nerve action.

In CFS and Fibromyalgia sufferers it is notable that the intestinal symptoms are most noticeable at night and the stomach and GERD symptoms are more noticeable during the day.

The nerve sensitization caused by CFS and Fibromyalgia is triggering adverse reactions all along your gastro-intestinal tract.

Frequently sufferers ask me if it is the IBS that is actually causing their CFS Fibromyalgia symptoms.

Firstly in explaining this is must define Leaky Gut as oppose to IBS, as the actual process whereby there is damage to the walls of the gastro-intestinal tract. This is sometimes a thinning of the mucosal lining and in some cases a visible ulceration.

I have recently come to the conclusion that although there is evidently crossover between the fatigue syndrome conditions and the gastro-intestinal conditions IBS/ Leaky Gut.

However, i do NOT believe Fibromyalgia/ CFS is caused by Leaky Gut or IBS.

But there appears to be a certain predisposal amongst IBS/ Leaky Gut sufferers to go on to contract Fibromyalgia/ CFS.

Just as there is a predisposal amongst people who suffer from stress and anxiety and Fibromyalgia/ CFS, to complete the triangle there is predisposal amongst stress and anxiety sufferers to develop IBS and Leaky Gut.

It is plain to any lay person that the chance of these links being coincidental is highly unlikely.

I have written previously about stress and anxiety and its link with the fatigue syndrome conditions.

http://www.beatfibroandfatigue.com/anxiety.html

Indeed it appears that people with IBS/ Leaky Gut are often misdiagnosed as having Fibromyalgia/ CFS on account of the number of symptoms that are identical.

However normally a General Practitioner should pick this up as part of the routine testing of suspected CFS/ Fibromyalgia patients, and treat any gastro-intestinal issues accordingly, but it seems that some individuals can be too embarrassed about admitting to problems with their intestines and possibly have not fully disclosed the issue.

It goes without saying that this is a chronically detrimental practice.

Similarly a lot of Fibromyalgia/ CFS sufferers who had no previous IBS/ Leaky Gut symptoms appear to develop Leaky Gut or IBS, post infection.

Is the Autonomic Nervous System being compromised by IBS and Leaky Gut to such an extent that they are facilitating a predisposition to develop the fatigue syndrome conditions?

Or vice versa is the fatigue syndrome condition predisposing these sufferers to develop the IBS/ Leaky Gut?

I believe the answers all lie in the specifics of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system irritation.

Effects can be stimulated from either side of the equation, the nerves of a Fibromyalgia/ CFS sufferer can stimulate anomalies in the gastro-intestinal tract, or the tract itself may become damaged by external influences and affect the recovery of a Fibromyalgia/ CFS sufferer.

We have previously discussed how large sections of the immune systems are based around the gastro-intestinal tract by design in order to deal with the enormous amount of work that has to be done to filter toxins and poisons out from what we put into the gastro-intestinal tract on a daily basis.

http://www.beatfibroandfatigue.com/fibrocfsandmld2.html

It goes without saying that a full recovery from Fibromyalgia CFS cannot be contemplated while this system is still malfunctioning.



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Fibromyalgia- Understanding Treatments for Fibromyalgia

December 30th, 2009

gia is a chronic symptom that usually affects women above 30 but this syndrome can affect men and children too. Fibromyalgia causes pain in the joints and other parts of the body and is actually a muscular pain in the joints.

It can cause centralized pain in the spinal chord and brain, which can be misinterpreted. The joints may feel inflamed and the skin, tender. Shooting pain is experienced along with giddiness and memory fog. This muscular pain causes various other symptoms in the person. Depression, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, extreme mood swings, restless sleeping are some of the effects of Fibromyalgia.

There is no known specific treatment for this but it can be arrested with certain medications and natural therapies. The symptoms are different in different individuals hence the treatment is to be designed accordingly. A combination of treatments can have better effect as the symptoms can be varied.

Learning about Fibromyalgia and understanding the symptoms can be the first step towards successfully treating this disease. Unfortunately, not many people are aware of this illness and can cause more problems due to the lack of knowledge. There are community support groups that help in educating patients and family on these symptoms as understanding can bring about a cure. In these help groups patients discuss their various problems related to Fibromyalgia thus making the others feel familiar and provide tips on treatment from personal experience.

Fibromyalgia patients commonly experience symptoms of stress and fatigue. This can affect everyday life and can put a strain on relationships. Since stress levels vary among patients, the treatment for stress needs to be individualized accordingly. One can reduce stress starting with simple meditation to organizing life, to avoid tension in many ways. Family and friends can be of great help as even light, smell, and a slight change in temperature can affect Fibromyalgia patients. Keeping these factors in mind the family can help work around in order to help avoid stress in the patient.

Light physical exercise can help flex the tender muscles and keep them from causing discomfort. Exercise can also improve the immune system by increasing circulation and help the person sleep better. Other than these natural methods, there are other traditional medications, which are recommended for Fibromyalgia. However, side effects make them difficult for certain sufferers.

These tricycle antidepressants take care of depression that the patient undergoes. These antidepressants also help in relieving pain thus relaxing the person and restoring good sleep. Commonly used anti depressants for fibromyalgia are amitriptyline and doxepin. Pregabalin is the first approved medication in treating fibromyalgia. Prozac can work effectively in reducing anxiety levels and improving sleep. These medicines need to be taken after consultation with the doctor.

Localized anesthesia can be taken in the form of injections for shooting and severe pains. Flexeril a muscle relaxant can help relieve the pain in the joints due to the tender muscles. Anti-inflammatory drugs can also be taken in specified doses to reduce the pain. Narcotic and steroid pain relievers, even though they may bring temporary relief, can be addictive and hence are not recommended. Acupuncture has shown effective relief in patients when treated for specific problems. It is believed that certain forms of needle therapy assist patients in recovery.

Once the patient understands the symptoms it will be easier for him to handle the different aspects of his condition. Fibromyalgia is not fatal and hence going about it the right way can bring relief and cure. The patient must learn to tolerate the pain as it might other increase anxiety and create further sleep disorders. Going in for physiotherapy can also help in reducing the pain and muscle tension. Being active is best to keep the muscle tension in control. Magnetic therapy can be effective for relieving pain and may be the perfect cure to the syndrome. Massage therapy works well in relaxing the tensed muscles.

Some patients also respond to hormone therapy, growth hormones can be effective in pain relief and further healing. Anti oxidants can reduce the damage of free radicals and improve general health. All these treatments are to be combined effectively and tailored for each individual benefit. There is no particular treatment for fibromyalgia, but a combination of the above-mentioned therapies with medication can prove very effective.

Taking a natural approach to fibromyalgia seems to be preferable because there aren’t the side effects of all of these medications. Work with what your body tells you.



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