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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Diets For People With Fibromyalgia

Foods that may fight chronic pain

October 03, 2008
The Internet is filled with diets that supposedly fight chronic pain conditions. But which of these diets--if any--work to ease pain? A reporter from ABC News talks to experts about foods that may help patients with pain management, including cranberries, asparagus, kiwi, and soy products. The experts also provide advice on alleged "cure-all" treatments, and they list foods that may trigger pain in people who suffer from such conditions as fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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CFS & FM Self-Help Course Offered
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

The CFIDS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program is currently accepting signups for the Summer... Read more »

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A Prescription for Fibromyalgia - Or, Should I Buy Stock in Pfizer?
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...drug pregabalin, was approved as a treatment for fibromyalgia. This is the first drug to be... Read more »

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Is There a Link Between Heart Disase and Fibromyalgia?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...FM/CFS requires an integrated approach involving diet and nutritional therapy, stress... Read more »

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Fibromyalgia Mentioned on Oprah
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...Lisa say that after being on Dr. Oz's anti-aging diet for only eight weeks, Lisa is now pain... Read more »

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Beware and Be Aware – Recognizing Treatment Scams
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...holes, sensing fertile ground. In recent years, both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome... Read more »

Health Guide

Fibromyalgia Treatment
...sugar and food additives.  Many fibromyalgia patients find a high protein, low carbohydrate diet to be most effective.)Remembering to breathe deeply and practice relaxation... Read more »
Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
...providing us with the right “quality” of food.  He recommends: Eat a High-protein, Low-carbohydrate Diet.  Focus on good proteins like lean meats, eggs, dairy products, tofu, soy meat... Read more »
Dealing with Fibro-Fog
...Additionally, it is important to fight the free radicals seeking to damage our brain cells by eating a diet rich in antioxidants.  Antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables, especially... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes
...light snack, however, may help promote sleep.[For more information see In-Depth Report #27: Insomnia.]DietFibromyalgia patients should maintain a healthy diet low in animal fat and high in fiber,... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Treatment
...pain, depression, and disability. This combination includes exercise, stress management, massage, and diet. In 2004, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an evaluation of... Read more »

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