What Works For Fibromyalgia---and WHY!

The Iodine Protocol

Iodine Supplementation Protocol (Summarized) - For Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue

Internet source for Puritan's Pride Malic Acid and Inositol Hexaniacinate - www.doctorstrust.com

Internet source for Iodoral - www.breastcancerchoices.org

The Guaifenesin Protocol

Dr. R. Paul St. Amand's Treatment Program

The Guaifenesin Protocol Made Easier - By Brenda Frandsen

Guaifenesin & Iodine: The Similarities and Differences

The Nourishing Traditions Diet

Probiotic Therapy

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that help us stay well. They include Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifido bacteria. These bacteria, which are found in high quality yogurt (not the kind with fruit and sugar in it) and kefir, were first identified about 200 years ago. They help by crowding out candida and other bad bacteria and may also help heal the leaky gut and prevent the absorption of food allergens. They also manufacture some of the B vitamins and the milk-digesting enzyme, lactase. These various functions, which include both protective and therapeutic roles, help explain why the word "probiotic" was coined, since it means "for life."

Many people with fibromyalgia have low levels of good bacteria in their gut due to over-use of antibiotics and other medications.

B-Vitamin Supplementation

ATP Cofactors: The Key to Managing Fibromyalgia and Thyroid Health by Guy E. Abraham, MD

Be Informed About B Vitamins from DoctorYourself.com

Magnesium Supplementation

Low thyroid will cause the loss of magnesium. Additional salt in the diet may be helpful because it helps to prevent urinary magnesium loss. People with Candida overgrowth are more likely to be low on magnesium. Magnesium is not absorbed well when the intestines are irritated.

Magnesium by Elson M. Haas, MD

The Connection Between Magnesium and Fibromyalgia by Kathy Browning

The Role of Magnesium in Fibromyalgia by Mark London (interesting research from a non-medical person)

Sea Salt

Mapping

Your Quick-Start Recovery Plan

Your Daily Chart

As your symptoms improve and you get feeling better, it is often difficult to remember how bad you felt before! We recommend keeping a journal of your symptoms and pain levels so you can compare how you feel today with what you were experiencing days, weeks, or months ago. You can make copies of this daily chart to track your treatment and recovery.

Something to Think About

Click on the link above for an interesting viewpoint presented by Dr. Joseph Mercola (www.mercola.com).

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Last Updated: 04/03/2008