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Jan 19, 2005 22:10 PST

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Treatment of Fibromyalgia

 

Alternative Medicine

Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Dietary Guidelines

 

The daily diet should include organic milled flax seed, 3 or more tbsp.,

or cold-pressed, unrefined organic flax seed oil. Flax seed and its oil

contain the essential fatty acid omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid, which the

body converts into hormone-like substances called prostaglandins.

 

Prostaglandins help relieve the inflammation of fibromyalgia. The oils

of fatty fish such as trout, cod, halibut, mackerel and alaskan salmon

also contain omega-3 fatty acids and therefore work as anti-inflammatory

agents.

 

Alfalfa can be used for pain control. It contains saponins, sterols,

flavonoids, coumarins, alkaloids, vitamins, amino acids, minerals and

trace elements.

 

Eat a high-fiber diet that includes plentiful servings of organic raw

and steamed vegetables. Maximize your intake of greens.

 

Include ample servings of clean, lean protein, such as that found in

cold water fish, amish or free range poultry, and fresh raw nuts and

seeds in your diet.

 

Eat four to five small meals daily rather than three larger ones. This

will ensure that you have a steady supply of nutrients available for

proper muscle function.

 

Avoid processed foods and foods that are high in saturated or

hydrogenated fats, such as dairy products, meat, and margarine.

Saturated fats " interfere " with circulation, increasing inflammation and

pain.

 

Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and refined sugar. These substances enhance

fatigue, increase muscle pain, and can interfere with normal sleep

patterns.

 

Drink eight glasses of pure water daily. Fresh juices and herbal teas

are also good choices. A plentiful intake of liquids is important for

flushing out toxins.

 

Investigate the possibility that food allergies and/ or sensitivities

may be contributing to the problem.

 

Nutritional supplements

 

Two most important nutrients that are found to be particularly useful

for fibromyalgia are: magnesium and 5-HTP, a supplement. (Please read

the safety indications before taking 5-HTP.) Read more about 5-HTP

combination Therapy.

 

The combination of magnesium and malic acid helps to increase energy.

These nutrients are precursors to the Krebs cycle, a series of " enzyme

reactions " that are a key part of the production of energy on the

cellular level.

 

Take 100 to 200 milligrams of magnesium and 400 to 800 milligrams of

malic acid three times a day, twenty minutes before each meal.

 

(Some professionals recommend up to 500 milligrams of magnesium and

2,000 milligrams of malic acid.)

 

With the extra malic acid and magnesium, fibromyalgia sufferers can

handle exercise and still get out and about the next day. The

combination magnesium and malic acid may also be helping the bodies

handle physiologic stress better.

 

(Caution: People with kidney problems should check with their doctors

before taking supplemental magnesium.)

 

Antioxidants help reduce free-radical damage and fight inflammation.

Take a good antioxidant formula that provides daily:

 

 

5,000 to 10,000 International Units of vitamin A

Up to 10,000 milligrams of buffered vitamin C

400 to 800 international units of vitamin E

200 micrograms of selenium.

 

This is called ACES therapy and is a very good combination of vitamins

and nutrients. Vitamins A, C and E are called antioxidants. They are

useful to combat free- radical damage at the cellular level. Vitamin E,

in particular, improves circulation and reduces muscle pain.

 

Note: If you are pregnant, or intend to get pregnant, or if you have

liver disease, consult your doctor before taking supplemental vitamin A.

If you have high blood pressure, limit your intake of supplemental

vitamin E to a total of 400 International Units daily, and if you are

taking an anticoagulant (blood thinner), consult your physician before

taking supplemental vitamin E.

 

S-adenosylmethionine (SAM or SAM-e) is an amino acid derivative that has

been shown in clinical trials to reduce the number of trigger points and

areas of pain, lessen pain and fatigue, and improve mood.

 

Take 400 milligrams two or three times daily. Be patient. It can take up

to six weeks to see results.

 

Evening primrose oil is an excellent source of essential fatty acids,

which act as natural anti-inflammatories in the body.

By dealing with the inflammation, pain is reduced.

 

If emotional or physical stress is a source of problems, taking extra B

vitamins will help the nerves and improve energy.

 

If fatigue is a problem, bee pollen or royal jelly supplements are safe

and effective sources of energy which will not deplete the adrenal

glands, but are building and supporting.

 

Calcium and magnesium are relaxing and improve muscle and nerve

function.

 

Intramuscular injections of vitamin B12 and magnesium sulphate have been

helpful against pain, insomnia and the low energy of fibromyalgia.

Treatment is usually long-term, three to six months or more to

stabilize, and often there are relapses.

 

DHEA has been used successfully in the treatment of many autoimmune

disorders including multiple sclerosis, lupus and fibromyalgia.

 

DHEA regulates the immune system and maintains the metabolic and

structural integrity of the nervous system. DHEA has been shown to be

antiviral and has benefited conditions as serious as HIV infection and

AIDS.

 

Thymus glandular supports the immune system with grape seed extract and

quercetin. Green foods should be added for optimal nutrition. Whey

protein and creatine monohydrate support the musculoskeletal system in

its repair process.

 

Bromelain helps reduce inflammation. Take 400 milligrams three times

daily, between meals.

 

Coenzyme Q10 is also an antioxidant and helps deliver oxygen to cells.

Take 60 milligrams twice daily, between meals.

 

Lipoic acid is very useful for enhancing the body's utilization of

carbohydrates and enhancing energy. Take 100 milligrams three times

daily.

 

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrogen (NADH) is an antioxidant

enzyme that occurs in all living cells.

 

It facilitates the production of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and

noradrenaline. Low levels of neurotransmitters are often associated with

fibromyalgia.

 

Taking 15 milligrams one-half hour before breakfast and dinner often

improves concentration, stamina, and energy.

 

Phosphatidylserine, a type of lipid, can be helpful if memory problems

accompany fibromyalgia. It often yields rapid and impressive improvement

in memory and mental alertness. Unfortunately, it is relatively

expensive. Take 75 to 100 milligrams three times daily. (Gingko Biloba

is a cheaper alternative.)

 

Nutrient Recommendations

 

Essential

 

Coenzyme Q10

Acidophilus

Lecithin

Malic acid and magnesium

Manganese

Proteolytic enzymes

Vitamin A and vitamin E

Vitamin C with bioflavonoids

Vitamin B complex injections plus extra vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and

vitamin B12 plus raw liver extract or vitamin B complex

Dimethylglycine (DMG)

Free-form amino acid complex

Grape seed extract

Garlic (Kyolic)

 

 

Important

 

Calcium and magnesium plus potassium and selenium and zinc

DL-phenylalanine (DLPA)

Essential fatty acids (black currant seed oil, non-gmo flaxseed oil, and

primrose oil are good sources)

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

L-Leucine plus L-isoleucine and L -valine

L- Tyrosine

Melatonin

Multivitamin and mineral complex plus natural carotenoids

 

 

Related Topic:

 

5-HTP Combination Therapy for Fibromyalgia

 

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