Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS has various causes and perpetuating factors and is often a co-condition with fibromyalgia. To make matters even more complex, fibromyalgia affects multiple systems in the body,…
Are eggs a healthy food or possibly a “suspect” food?
If you “suspect” that eggs might be a problem for you, then read on, and know that you are not alone. Eggs can be great for one person, but not so good for the next.When…
Healthy Chocolate for fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Is there a “healthy chocolate we can still include when adopting a “healthy” diet? Chocolate is a common avoidance food when people work to eat healthier while reducing sugars and processed foods in their diets.…
Fibromyalgia and Hypoglycemia – What’s the Connection?
Would it surprise you to learn that many people suffer from fibromyalgia and hypoglycemia symptoms at the same time? It turns out that the symptoms of both conditions overlap, and many fibromyalgia patients benefit from…
When Drinking Water Isn’t Enough for Hydration – Fibromyalgia Awareness
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…
Fibromyalgia Nutrition: How Much Is Too Much?
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…
Diet for Fibromyalgia: Grains versus Grain Flours
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…
Got Malic Acid On Your Mind? – Fibromyalgia Awareness
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…
Iron Rich Foods – Fibromyalgia Awareness
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…
Underactive Thyroid and Diet – Chronic Awareness
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 include increased pain, tendon or…