Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Looking for natural solutions to this chronic pain condition? Tune in to hear us discuss symptoms of fibromyalgia, causes and risk factors, as well as how to treat it with a functional medicine approach! 
 
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Over 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia symptoms, 90 percent of whom are women. In this deep dive episode, we discuss the connection of low serotonin to chronic pain, whether or not fibromyalgia is autoimmune, and how conventional approaches fall short. You will learn how a gluten free diet can reduce symptoms, key nutrients to replete when dealing with fibromyalgia, and how adding in exercise can help improve quality of life. 
 
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What is Fibromyalgia?
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? 
Causes of fibromyalgia
Is fibromyalgia considered an autoimmune disease? 
Conventional treatments
Natural Treatment
Elimination of Gluten12 week Ketosis Program
12 Week Keto Meal Plan (100% Gluten Free)





Fibromyalgia and nutrition: what news?

Effect of one year of a gluten-free diet on the clinical evolution of irritable bowel syndrome plus fibromyalgia in patients with associated lymphocytic enteritis: a case-control study

Reduction of CaffeineNaturally Nourished Episode 260 Coffee: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | Ali Miller RD


Detoxification Episode 298 Moving Your Lymph
10 Day Detox


Address Neurotransmitter ImbalanceSerum levels of serotonin as a biomarker of newly diagnosed fibromyalgia in women: Its relation to the platelet indices - PMC
Neurohormone Panel


Replete Nutritional DeficienciesMicronutrient Panel


Food as medicine for Fibromyalgia
SupplementationMagnesium - Relax and Regulate 2 scoops/day
Carnitine - Boost and Burn 1 tsp/dayA randomised controlled trial comparing duloxetine and acetyl L-carnitine in fibromyalgic patients: preliminary data


CoQ10 Complex 2-3/day
Omega 3s - EPA DHA Extra 3-4/day
Turmeric - Super Turmeric 3-4/day


Vitamin D - Vitamin D Balanced Blend 1/day Vitamin D Blood Spot Test
Effects of vitamin D on patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Adaptogen Boost
Calm and Clear


Lifestyle ChangesAssociation of Physical Fitness With Fibromyalgia Severity in Women: The al-Ándalus Project
An eight-week yoga intervention is associated with improvements in pain, psychological functioning and mindfulness, and changes in cortisol levels in women with fibromyalgia
Acupuncture in fibromyalgia: a randomized, controlled study addressing the immediate pain response
Comparison of manual lymph drainage therapy and connective tissue massage in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial



 
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