Fibromyalgia Diet

We hear it all the time. Hydration is critical for a healthy body. “Drink more water”. “Are you getting your eight glasses a day?”But what if this was only part of the hydration picture? Instead of asking “Are you drinking enough water?” We need to be asking “Are your cells properly hydrated? “Working in nutrition and as a colon therapist for many years, I still see so many people striving to get their eight glasses a…

In recent years, fibromyalgia nutrition has included the paleo (grain free) approach to eating and has become increasingly popular. This way of eating has become a good alternative for those who may want or need to avoid gluten and other non gluten grains. We do however need to be cautious about adopting food plans that are either too extreme or difficult to maintain.  How Much Is Too Much Fibromyalgia Nutrition? As with any diet plan,…

Because every fibro body is so individual, I have always worked to include more than just one way in selecting the best diet for fibromyalgia. That said, there continues to be a lot of negative news around grains these days, but worry not..there are still some ways to ‘salvage’ the grain, at least a few of them anyway. With the right preparation and know how, we can still have some grain and eat it too…

We all should…. malic acid is an essential for the fibro body!It works well in producing energy needed in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) Malic acid and Magnesium work synergistically to address cellular energy deficits, reduce muscle and tendon pain and in the metabolizing of carbohydrates. Yet even the malic acid by itself will help us to increase energy while also reducing pain levels within fibromyalgia.. For optimal benefit when taking both malic acid and…

When iron levels are low, and/or anemia is present, this can really affect our well-being, especially when living with fibromyalgia. We need to consider making iron rich foods part of our weekly menu plan. What’s low iron got to do with it? Iron levels fluctuate in the body and it is certainly not the only predictor of low energy, fatigue or malaise. However, it can be a contributor when a real deficiency occurs. Low blood iron…

Digestive issues and GI diseases such as leaky gut are on the rise these days. With most of the immune system located within our gut and GI tract, it is no wonder that auto immune illnesses such as celiac disease are so prevalent. However, you don’t have to be celiac to have this problem. And, as a colon therapist, I have seen and worked with many different illnesses within the GI tract. A leaky gut is not the…

We need to avoid malabsorption which depletes precious nutrients from our fibro bodies. This is essential. How exactly are nutrients depleted? Would you believe that adhering to the conventional ‘food groups model’ can be dangerous to your health and proper nutrient absorption?  It is important to understand that through the process of digesting foods like acid forming grains, grain flours, processed foods and sugars, our system attempts to ‘buffer’ these acids and must ‘draw’ from the…

Reducing toxicity is essential whenever illness manifests in the body, because illness is often a sign of two things: Deficiency and Toxicity. The toxic load becomes too much for the body to handle. The fibro body begins to rebel with increased pain and symptoms. Although many of us with fibromyalgia symptoms initially had a propensity toward the illness itself, how we live and the amount of toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis through the…

Are you confused about the best diet for fibromyalgia?   I do believe that the best fibromyalgia diet addresses inflammation, toxicity and nutrient absorption. You see, It is not really about one particular diet. It is more about adhering to some basic dietary principles. There are many resources about “best diet for fibromyalgia” and yet, as a gut health expert, working in holistic health and nutrition, and as a colon therapist, what I have done is to really narrow in…