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At Last…Natural Fibromyalgia Treatments for Those Who Suffer
Friday, January 8, 2010
posted by chip @ 12:49 PM
Fibromyalgia can be a very serious condition.It impacts the quality of life of millions of sufferers who fight fatigue and pain associated with the disease.The exact causes of fibromyalgia are unknown,so finding one magic pill to cure it is impossible.
So what can you do from the inside to ease pain and possibly overcome this condition. Using natural fibromyalgia treatments starts with supplementation.Several herbal and mineral supplements can be helpful for fibromyalgia sufferers.
1. 50 -100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 ( CoQ10) .Q10 helps to increase energy levels , boosts the immune system and provides disease fighting antioxidant activity.
2. Ginkgo Biloba . An extract widely used in Europe for anxiety, concentration,confusion,depression,and headaches.Theses symptoms seem to go along with fibromyalgia.Be aware if you have a bleeding disorder or are going to have surgery and are taking a blood thinner such a s Warfarin(Coumandin) , do not take this.
3.Fish oil. 3-5 capsules a day is recommended or 1 tsp. of flax seed oil per day providing you do not include enough cold water fish , like salmon or halibut in your daily diet.You get excellent sources of omega 3 fatty acids from these.
4.SAMe. A minimum dose of 100 mg is most affective. This is a natural antidepressant, which can lift mood within a few hours for some people. Best taken in the morning before breakfast.
5. L-tryptophan. This amio acid helps to regulate serotonin, which plays a role of the brain regulates your sleep, mood and behavior patterns.Recommended dose of 500-mg 1 hour or 2 before bedtime on an empty stomach, for a restful night of sleep.
6.Taking a B- complex vitamin and L-carnitine will help boost your sluggish energy levels. Adding a calcium/magnesium supplement, melatonin capsule 3mg or 5-HTP for a good nights sleep. Taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement daily would be a very good idea.
7. Lastly get a check for food allergies. For allot of people with fibromyalgia , eliminating foods such as corn,wheat,dairy,citrus and sugars had reported a great reduction of pain in two weeks after doing so.Also reports of headache relief, fatigue , bloating and breathing problems disappeared.
Before taking any supplements , check with your doctor or a qualified practitioner.You must remember that a healthy lifestyle cannot be replaced by supplements.
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We generally do not think of our liver as symptoms of diabetes.You see our liver is under attach all of the time with various factors.
Many of these can weaken your liver functions , such as viruses,hepatitis, cirrhosis, cancer, diabetes or has been abused by alcohol, drug abuse or long-term prescription drug use.
We can help our liver function better with antioxidant support.By taking an antioxident you can protect your liver from free radical damage.In turn you can help your liver build up defenses against many types of diseases.
Supplements with Milk Thistle ,Alpha Lipoic , Selenium are such Antioxidant’s to boost your livers function in ridding your body of toxins.
So when thinking of health , think of your organs, they need your support to help you live a healthier life.
Holidays are coming , so don’t forget your dessert. Being Diabetic doesn’t mean you should avoid all desserts, not all is bad. Doesn’t everyone love the American favorite apple pie.Turns out it is not all that bad as you might of thought.Could a herbal diabetes remedy be as simple as eating apple pie? Surprisingly there is an ingredient in the pie dissolves all the bad in the pie and helps balance your sugar at the same time.
The spice cinnamon can enhance the metabolism of glucose and cholesterol and thus may provide protection from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.A study reported in (Diabetes Care )highlighted cinnamon’s favorable impact on the blood fat levels of people with type 2 diabetes. After eating one to six grams (about one-quarter to one-and-one-quarter teaspoons) of cinnamon daily for 40 days, overall levels of unhealthy blood fats dropped significantly — up to 26% for total cholesterol and 30% for triglycerides (a type of blood fat). If you do not want to eat it you can supplement with1-2 capsules you swallow with water or what ever wish to drink.
Healthy people can benefit from this spice also,it helps us metabolize the sugars we eat too. Some tests showed that by adding cinnamon to rice pudding it had dropped there normal post-dessert elevations of blood sugar. They recently discovered that the affect was related to the spice’s ability to slow down how quickly food leaves the stomach and enters the intestines. At the same time, cinnamon also may be helpful in reducing your appetite and losing weight faster by enhancing satiety (the feeling of fullness).
Here are some common ways to use Cinnamon. You can add cinnamon to oatmeal, many cereals and yogurts.. coffee and tea… pumpkin and apple dishes including pies… and to rice and beans for an Indian touch .Or what ever your taste buds desire, indulge.
A New Alternative Medicine Treatment For Fibromyalgia
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
posted by chip @ 11:26 AM
Has your suffering from fibromyalgia ben a few months ,years or too many to count ? Many people only have minor symptoms , but if you or a loved one have had the debilitating affects from Fibromyalgia and has kept you from enjoying life or even doing daily activities ,there is an alternative medicine that may help.
The term Fybromyalgia , which means pain in the muscles and the fibrous connective tissues (the ligaments and tendons). The worst symptom of fibromyalgia seems to be generalized muscular pain and fatigue .
Dr Lupo a practicing Chiropractor had tried a full range of therapies and treatments available to him, with minimal improvements for his patients with fibromyalgia. So he started doing research to find something better ,a newer type of treatment, which he found it .The answer to helping most Fibromyalgia symptoms is Oxygen Enhanced Brain Based Therapy.
Dr Lupo found this breakthrough therapy from his friend and mentor Dr. Michael Johnson author of the alternative medicine best seller “What Do You Do When the Medications Don’t Work - A Non-Drug Treatment of Dizziness, Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Conditions”. After talking with Dr. Johnson and studying his breakthrough techniques we have finally been able to help people with Fibromyalgia and many other chronic symptoms.
As simple as it may seem , Oxygen Enhanced Brain Based Theraphy really works.
Drinking Vegetable Juice Helps Lower Blood Pressure and Weight Loss
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
posted by chip @ 10:47 AM
Years of study has showed that a diet rich in vegetables has many health benefits. As of today , worldwide eight out of ten do not meet the daily requirements. Two studies have found that by adding vegetable juice (like V8 Juice) in peoples diets, helped them meet the 4 servings a day of vegetables much easier. This is a much simpler way for people to get their vegetables, by drinking two servings a day of this tasty juice they can reap the benefits of a vegetable rich diet . Vegetable juice is something that people can enjoy, plus it’s convenient and portable, which makes it simple to drink every day.”Also this is a great way to get your kids to have more veggies , especially the ones who avoid them on there plates.
The Baylor College of Medicine showed that by drinking vegetable juice helped overweight people with metabolic syndrome lose more weight compared to non-juice drinkers. The study showed , participants who drank one or two servings of the Low Sodium V8® 100% vegetable juice a day as part of a balanced diet , it increased their vegetable intake and helped them lose an average of four pounds over the 12-week study period. Those who did not drink juice had lost only one pound. Losing weight helps to lower blood pressure , which puts you at less risk of heart disease , diabetes and high cholesterol. The two major health issues of today are heart disease and obesity.So finding something as easy as drinking vegetable juice can help people increase their vegetable intake and have significant health benefits.”
Stevia an Example of Natural Health Products for Diabetics
Sunday, October 18, 2009
posted by chip @ 1:12 PM
As we know it is hard to resist the sweets we love eat. Now you can enjoy more foods sweetened with natural health products like Stevia Plus Fiber! This small green plant that is native to Paraguay has a delicious taste and 30 times sweeter than sugar.With the a low glycemic index of zero its very good for Diabetics and anyone else avoiding sugar in their diets. You can use this in beverages or foods or use it in your cereal,also is stable for both heating or freezing in prepared foods or fruit.
To go one better this sweetener has added fiber which is Frutafit Inulin Fiber. Inulin Fiber is a food ingredient found in chicory, fruits and vegetables.This is an easy way to get the needed fiber in your diet , especially for those who do not eat right.This soluble fiber that selectively nourishes the friendly bacteria (lactobacillus and bifidobacteria) in the intestines. With this increased number of these good bacteria ,they will help gastrointestinal functions and may:
*A diabetic aid to nourish the pancreas , to achieve healthy blood sugar levels
* Improve regularity
* Cleanse the colon
* Support liver health
* Assist and strengthen the immune system
* Help control the formation of free radicals
Also you can brew some tea to make Popsicles to freeze for a tasty treat. Add some to your favorite tea’s for that sweet taste you like without the artificial sweeteners of any kind, with no side affects.
Treatment Options without the Side Effects
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
posted by Looking4Alternatives @ 4:08 PM
If the recent rash of prescription drug commercials that have bombarded our television screens has taught us anything it’s that prescription drugs are not for everyone. No matter the product or the ailment it professes to treat, there’s always a list of side effects a mile long that’s tacked on at the end. In many cases, it’s up to the individual to decide what’s worse: the original malady or the side effects resulting from prescription meds. The answer to that question isn’t always cut and dried.
Luckily, natural health remedies are available as alternatives from the same old mainstream swill. The ingredients of these diabetes, fibromyalgia and hypertension treatments have been trusted for years, and they contain no risky artificial contaminants. Different treatments are more effective for different people, and it’s impossible to guarantee the potency of one approach over another. Generally speaking, though, all-natural is the safe, effective route.
Avioding Diabetic Retinopathy Symtoms of Diabetes
Monday, October 12, 2009
posted by chip @ 11:24 AM
One symptom of diabetes is Retinopathy,but of course there are many others to talk about also .Diabetics need t take care of their eyes to prevent blindness, so they must keep their sugar in check all of the time. They need to have yearly eye examinations to avoid any eye complications.
Along with eating right kind of food, doing regular exercising is also like a key to ensure that the blood sugar levels will be normal. Diabetes can happen at any age so you must take control of your life before life takes the control out of your hands. There are treatments available for diabetic retinopathy and laser surgery is one such treatment. The laser surgery will be carried out to stop the leakage from the blood vessels.
You can also supplement with some herbals as a preventitive measure for good eye health and sugar balance
Alpha Lipoic Acid (thioctic acid), a powerful antioxidant: supports healthy glucose metabolism, healthy energy levels and healthy immune function, maintains healthy liver function.
ALPHA LIPOIC is a powerful antioxidantthat works with other nutrients such as vitamins C & E and gluththione to defend against excessive free radicals. It is called an universal antioxidant because it is soluble in both water and lipid based tissue.
Health Claims
Acts as a powerful antioxidant for the whole body. Supports healthy glucose metabolism to keep sugar in balance. May support healthy energy levels so you can keep going all day. Assists enzymes in conversion of food to energy . Used by professionals in the treatment of nerve damage . May support healthy liver function .,Studies indicate may be used in prevention of cataracts . May support healthy immune function to help prevent infections.
Bilberry, or Baccinium myrtillus, is another herb that is native to many parts of Europe. The blue-black berries contain flavonoids, particularly anthocyanosides. Bilberry extracts are considered non-toxic even if taken at high doses. The most well known therapeutic effect is in the treatment of night blindness, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and varicose veins.
There have been recent studies that show ,ginkgo biloba is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger.
Ginkgo biloba increases the bloods flow to the eye’s retina. Ginkgo slows retinal deterioration, leading to an increase in visual acuity.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are the major carotenoids present in the retinas of healthy eyes. Lutein is an abundant carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables and, in nature, protects cells against light-induced damage. Spinach and kale contain the highest levels of lutein, but it is also present in such foods as corn and egg yolks.
- 86% of eye doctors believe consumers who take a multivitamin should take one that includes lutein.
- 89% of eye doctors believe lutein is natural and safe.
- 55% of all eye doctors consider lutein to be as important for eyes as calcium is for bones.
- 71% of all eye doctors believe consumers should supplement their diet with lutein daily.
- 90% percent of all eye doctors believe consumers should eat foods naturally high in lutein, such as spinach.
- 58% of eye doctors believe that lutein is the nutrient that best supports long-term eye health.
These are a few anti-oxidents that will help in the prevention of blindness, not just in diabetics alone. Everyone needs good eye health.
Here are Some Natural Fibromyalgia Treatments Guidelines
Thursday, October 8, 2009
posted by chip @ 11:25 AM
Since we know that women are affected more than men with fibromyalgia, the rigors of life itself takes its toll . So we need to change our lifesyle a bit .
1. Reports of women who engage in regular exercise seem to be getting more out of life . By doing so we can funtcion better and have less pain overall.
2. Learning how to cope with stress everyday is a great advantage . A great help may be to go to support groups for stress management ,most women who attend or go to support groups do better than those who are isolated. Did you know that chronic stress leads to increased stress hormones that disturb the HPA axis.
3. Another one of the natural fibromyalgia treatments involve acupuncture for pain management .
Now to get to the part about our Diets .We have to understand that the types of food we eat can trigure fybromyalgia symptoms . Since there is a variety outside influences leading to fibromyalgia , a good place to start is to look at what we eat .
1.Starting with the FMS diet . Quoting ,FMS appears to be partly a defect in oxidative phosphorylation, which is a biochemical pathway that is required for proper function of your cells. Some women also have a disordered hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. This group of glands plays a central role in balancing and controlling biochemical processes in your body. Good dietary choices can favorably influence both oxidative phosphorylation and the HPA axis.
2.We have to learn to identify and find out if we have any type of food allergies . Allergies alone can cause many symptoms themselves.
3.Avoiding sugars at all cost is a big step .Also all types of refined carbohydrates , such as white flour and starches. This in itself will improve your energy overall.
4.Another step is in increasing foods that are rich in magnesium , such as legumes, tofu, seeds, nuts, whole foods, and green leafy vegetables.
5.A good line of defense is to use a whole foods diet ,mainly of good quality protein (lean animal protein, fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
6. Lastly by avoiding Food Additives . Alot of people with FMS are very sensitive to the food additives , especially MSG and aspartate. They begin to experience complete or nearly complete resolution of their symptoms after eliminating them from their diet to gaining better health .
Botanical Herbs an Alternative Medicine in Treating Fybromyalgia
Monday, October 5, 2009
posted by chip @ 11:31 AM
There are so many conventional and natural treatments in treating fybromyalgia.The use of Botanical herbs as an alternative medicine dates back centuries.
To quote (The term “adaptogen” is used to describe any plant or herb that has the ability to regulate and return your body’s functions back to normal levels ) unquote .The Chinese, Vikings, and Russians had utilized adaptogenic herbs in their medicinal practices, Dr. N.V. Lazarev, a Russian scientist, was the first person to keep meticulous records indicating plants that have characteristics of what he later named “adaptogens.”
Some adaptogenic herbs such as ginseng, licorice, rhodiola and cordyceps all help support adrenal gland function and promote overall well-being, energy, and balance. For instance Rhodilia helps treat fatigue, improves overall work performance, lighten symptoms of depression and helps your body develop a stronger resistance to stresses.
The use of anti-inflammatory herbs supplements such as Boswellia, Curcumin - (Turmeric), Quercetin, and bromelain may be used effectively to decrease pain and inflammation.
Al;so there are other herbs that can be used depending on the complexities of your symptoms. Herbs may be used to detoxify the liver and blood and to support mood.
Many nutritional and botanical herbal supplements are used in these treatments and are intended to have a physiological effect and clinical benefit, they are very effective and your health will improve.
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