Natural Fibromyalgia Solutions

Fibromyalgia, like most modern day syndrome, is considered ‘idiopathic’ – a fancy word for “we don’t know”, and often times used as an excuse for not looking deeper into the root causes of the patient’s suffering. Conventional treatment is palliative at best, and harmful at worst — all the more reason why natural approaches are so greatly needed.

Thankfully, a significant body of research has accumulated on natural approaches to fibromyalgia that focus on dietary modification, avoidance of chemical exposures and the use of vitamins, biological co-factors, minerals, etc.

What causes Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is elusive. Several symptoms of fibromyalgia are almost identical to that of other types of arthritis. Fibromyalgia is believed to be the outcome of injury, trauma or prolonged illness that has affected the central nervous system.

Defective muscle metabolism could be the reason for fibromyalgia. Poor flow of blood diminishes the muscular power which is believed to trigger fatigue and fibromyalgia.
Physiological abnormality by way of genetic predisposition is another possibility, which may flare up in conjunction with viral or bacterial infection.
Loss of estrogen (menopause) has been suggested as another plausible cause for fibromyalgia as it is more common among women in the age group of 40-55. More over during menopause hormonal changes take over and this is a likely cause for depression.
Low levels of Serotonin (Magnesium) in people with fibromyalgia explain why they experience such an abnormally high level of pain and lack of deep sleep. Serotonin tones down the severity of pain signals and it is believed to regulate sleep, mood, appetite and sexual desire.
Prolonged stress and depression are closely linked to fibromyalgia. In both the situations brain chemistry is altered and the brain produces substances like neuropeptides and hormones that are more sensitive to pain and this leads to fibromyalgia.

Symptoms & Signs of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia symptoms and its severity vary from person to person. Deep muscle pain, chronic fatigue and sleep disorder are usually the most prominent symptoms of fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia rarely reach the coveted delta sleep or the deep, restorative sleep.

The Gluten-Fibromyalgia Connection

A recent study indicates that the consumption of wheat can play a significant role in fibromyalgia (FMS), a condition mainly characterized by long-term, body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues, but which has also been linked to fatigue, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and headaches.

The fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a condition whose causes remain enigmatic, with no currently available imaging technologies or analytical tests available for an objective diagnosis. All the more reason why their findings hold great promise in the treatment of FMS patients through gluten removal.

Additional Evidence-Based Natural Interventions For Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia research has expanded significantly over the past two decades, with many natural interventions now gaining attention and increasingly, clinical validation.

Magnesium: = It has been known that fibromyalgia patients have lower levels of magnesium in their red blood cells. Study found that fibromyalgia patients have an association between fatigue and serum magnesium levels. Study confirmed that a combination of malic acid (200 mg) and magnesium (50 mg) is an effective treatment for patients with primary fibromyalgia. A 1999 study found that fibromyalgia patients had higher levels of calcium and magnesium levels in their hair, and that supplementation with these minerals reduced the number of tender points, indicating their potential therapeutic role in treatment.

Vitamin D: = Deficiency of vitamin D is common in fibromyalgia patients and occurs more frequently in patients with anxiety and depression. Study found that vitamin D treatment in fibromyalgia patients resulted in mild short-term improvement in the overall fibromyalgia impact score. A more recent 2014 study found that the optimization of vitamin D levels in fibromyalgia patients had a positive effect on the perception of pain.

Supplements: = is a line of dietary supplements contains minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and dissolved oxygen, which hyper oxygenates the body, while simultaneously reducing oxidative stress in the body, improved symptoms of fibromyalgia and quality of life.

Coenzyme Q10: = Study found that levels of the antioxidant and mitochondrial cofactor coenzyme Q10 are about 40% lower in fibromyalgia patients versus healthy controls, indicating a possible therapeutic role in its use to address this deficiency.

D-Ribose: Study found that D-Ribose significantly reduced clinical symptoms in 66% of patients suffering from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Vitamin C and Broccoli: = Study found that a combination of a food-derived vitamin C (2000 mg) and broccoli (400 mg) supplement resulted in a 20.1% decrease in pain and a 17.8% decrease in fibromyalgia impact scores.

Below are the list of problem substances for fibromyalgia:

• Aspartame

• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

• Gluten

• Atorvastatin

• Fluoxetine (Prozac)

• Pravastatin

• Simvastatin

• Statin Drugs

• Wheat

• Aluminium Hydroxide

Below is the list of Therapeutic Actions for fibromyalgia: