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With my fibromyalgia currently in "remission", these are the products that I
can recommend based on my experience over the past 8 years:
 | Guaifenesin -
The Guaifenesin Protocol,
developed by Dr. R. Paul St. Amand, MD, is what I used to reverse my
fibromyalgia. Guaifenesin is available over-the-counter at all drug
stores and supermarkets, as well as through several internet sites.
Both the long-acting formulation and the short-acting type of guaifenesin
work. Short acting is less expensive, but may require higher dosages.
"Mucinex" brand by Adams Laboratories is currently the only combination
long-acting and short-acting tablet. The cheapest source would be
the pure guaifenesin powder (short-acting) which can be purchased from
www.fludan.com in Canada, and stuffed into
gel capsules by hand. Short-acting guaifenesin must be taken every
8 hours instead of every 12 hours like the long-acting. [Note:
Although I no longer take guaifenesin, my fibromyalgia has remained in
remission. I am sure that the dietary and supplement changes I have made
in the past two years have permitted me to remain healthy and disease-free.
I have also enjoyed using products containing salicylates with no return of
symptoms!] |
| Iodoral - Since starting Iodoral in May, 2007, both my
hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia have remarkably improved. We now
believe that iodine deficiency is the root cause of many modern diseases,
including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Only additional
research---now being done by several doctors---will tell us for sure, but
members of our group have had very promising results so far with the iodine
protocol. |
| Probiotics - After falling and breaking my ankle and foot, I drank Kefir,
a fermented milk drink, to help heal my bones. I received two bonuses
from doing so: 1) My high cholesterol plummeted over 100 points
and 2) My remaining fibromyalgia symptoms dramatically improved.
Probiotics can be taken as food (unpasteurized yogurt, kefir, cultured
vegetables) or as supplements (Threelac, Nature's Way Primadophilus, Natren's
Trenev Trio, Pilsung Probiotics, and other good brands). Keep all
probiotics refrigerated to ensure the potency of the live bacteria. |
| Mangosteen Juice
- Three years into the guaifenesin protocol I discovered Mangosteen Juice and,
almost overnight I went from feeling "pretty good" to feeling "great". Mangosteen
(which is anti-viral and anti-fungal) is not cheap, but
I feel it is well worth the price. It has done wonders for my immune system,
eliminated my bruising problem, cured my foot and toenail fungus, increased my
muscle strength, and improved my gums. [Note: Since
beginning Iodoral, I have been able to stop taking Mangosteen Juice with no
return of previous fungal infections. Iodoral is also anti-viral and
anti-fungal.] |
| Magnesium - I was constipated for 40 years---no exaggeration!
Dr. St. Amand recommended 400 mg. of Magnesium Oxide, morning and night.
I use Twinlab brand (ordered on-line at
www.doctorstrust.com ) because it contains no salicylates or sugars.
Other types of magnesium will also work, but may be more expensive.
Magnesium Chelate is best absorbed and is recommended for migraine headaches. You
can adjust the dosage, using more or less based on your particular needs.
[Note: Magnesium supplements are recommended with most fibromyalgia
treatment programs. Magnesium has a relaxing effect on muscles
which is most helpful in achieving restful sleep.] |
| Emu Oil - This is a wonderful product, recommended by the Vulvar Pain
Foundation (see
www.wildroseemu.net/vp.html ) for relief from vulvar pain, interstitial
cystitis, and painful intercourse. I order mine from
Wild Rose Emu Ranch.
Although this oil seems expensive, a tiny bottle lasts a very long time! |
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