Exercise, Fitness, and Fibromyalgia I previously mentioned weight loss and reducing obesity as an important factor in fibromyalgia. Other changes in the diet can help many suffering from fibromyalgia. It makes sense, your placing less stress on your body by getting closer to an optimal weight. Losing weight, if overweight, also increases your ability to […]
Vitamin D, Sun, and Pain Perception (Fibromyalgia)
Vitamin D3, Sun Exposure, and Pain Perception in Fibromyalgia Many people are deficient and this might be even more true with fibromyalgia sufferers. Getting out in the sun can help get the levels up, as can D3 supplementation. A recent study in the Journal Pain supports this idea. “The role of calcifediol (vitamin D) in […]
Gluten, Gluten Free Diets, and Fibromyalgia
“Can A Gluten Free Diet Help Fibromyalgia Sufferers?” In some patients, it can make a huge difference. Often other dietary considerations need to be evaluated as well… BUT check out some of the research on gluten free diets and fibromyalgia below. Plus it’s important to address musculoskeletal problems with the right Chiropractic Care can make a […]
Fibromyalgia Diet… How To Improve Pain, Fatigue, and Health
Diet and Fibromyalgia, General Guidelines To Improve Your Pain, Fatigue, and MANY Other Symptoms With A Simple Diet It’s important to work with a health care practitioner that can help you eliminate other problem foods, not only gluten and glutamate (see links for problems concerning these and fibromyalgia). Other critical issues revolving around your body weight, […]
Excitotoxins, Glutamate, MSG, Nutrasweet and Fibromyalgia
MSG, Excitotoxins, Nutrasweet (Aspartame) and Fibromyalgia?? At first look, this seems like an unlikely candidate for causing/contributing to fibromyalgia symptoms. There is some evidence that supports removing it from your diet though. Excitotoxins are considered excitatory neuro toxins because of their influence on increasing glutamate levels. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter and too much can […]