Underactive Thyroid and Diet
More people today have thyroid imbalance, and often in the form of an underactive thyroid or auto immune thyroid, as in thyroiditis or hashimotos. Symptoms of low thyroid or AI thyroid…
Leaky Gut and Associated Symptoms
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…
Nutrient Malabsorption
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…
Reducing Toxicity
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…
Is There One Best Diet For Fibromyalgia?
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.…
Fibromyalgia and Anxiety Symptoms Can Result From Our Environment
On our "mind-body science" page we explain that fibromyalgia and anxiety symptoms naturally coexist because of the human pain response reflex; however, there is another very common source of fibromyalgia…
Endocrine Disruptors
We are constantly surrounded by Endocrine Disruptors in the environment today. Endocrine Disruptors are toxic substances in our food, environment AND home and body products that adversely affect our liver,…
Chemical Sensitivity to Our Toxic Environment Worsens Fibromyalgia Symptoms
After suffering since the young age of 9 with hyper-chemical sensitivity to environmental toxins, I do believe that I and others with (MCS) Multiple Chemical Sensitivity are like "toxin detectives".…
Alone, sad, or in pain for the holidays
I get it. The holidays can bring a mix of emotions, especially when we are living with a chronic illness. There are so many unrealistic images and expectations during Christmas…
Mindbody Epigenetic Inheritance
Have you ever considered how trauma or memory in your parents or grandparents could affect you? What if you are living with a chronic illness and trauma is one piece…