Excerpted
from a lecture by K. Steven Whiting Ph.D., Director, Institute
of Nutritional Science. Reproduced by permission.
Fibromyalgia is technically described as non-inflammatory arthritis. It is a condition, for whatever reason not yet fully established, which affects primarily women. The symptoms of this condition are many and can vary greatly from patient to patient. The most common symptom of this condition is the presence of what are often referred to as 'tender points'. These are located around the neck area, the ribs, thighs, knees, spine, elbow and the base of the skull. Other symptoms of fibromyalgia include constant fatigue, chemical sensitivities, yeast infections, a general compromise of the immune system, and sleep disorders due to a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Here at our research Institute, we have found that the majority of those suffering from fibromyalgia also have excessive levels of both systemic and cellular toxins. In 90 percent of the cases of fibromyalgia we have worked with, symptoms and discomfort are reduced markedly by putting the sufferer through a systemic and cellular cleanse. Once this has been accomplished the use of key nutrients such as malic acid for energy production and glucose modulation, vitamins E and C for antioxidant protection, Co Enzyme Q10 for oxygenation of cells, Olive Leaf Extract for pain and irritation, and dimethylglycine for oxygen utilization.
Further, the addition of 5-hydroxy tryptophan raises specific brain chemicals, reducing or eliminating sleep disorders while improving mood, memory loss, headaches, and mood swings - all further symptoms of fibromyalgia. By combining these key nutrients with detoxification and Full Spectrum Nutrition, hundreds of fibromyalgia sufferers are find varying degrees of relief from this mysterious and potentially devastating condition.
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