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"Fibromyalgia, is a mysteriously debilitating syndrome. It is not physically damaging to the body in any way, but is characterized by the constant presence of widespread pain so severe that it is often incapacitating. Other symptoms include, but are not limited to; chronic muscle pain, aching, stiffness, disturbed sleep, depression, and fatigue. It is estimated that three to six million people are afflicted in the United States alone."
What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
"Polymyalgia is a form of arthritis that causes pain in the muscles of the lower back, thighs, hips, neck, shoulder and upper arms, as well as in other parts of the body. The word comes from the Greek poly (many), myo (muscle) and algia (pain). It happens when the membrane that surrounds joints, bursa and tendons near the shoulders and hips (called the synovium) becomes inflamed. Although the disease is centered on the joints (especially the shoulders and hips), the discomfort is felt in the upper arms and thighs. This type of pain is called referred pain because it arises in one area but causes symptoms in another."
"In Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), inflammation occurs when white blood cells — which normally protect your body from invading viruses and bacteria — attack the lining of your joints (synovium)."
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
"Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS; CFIDS; M.E.) is a disorder characterized by extreme exhaustion, muscle pain, cognitive problems and a number of other physical symptoms. The similarities in symptoms and research findings between CFS and Fibromyalgia (FMS; FM) have led many researchers and clinicians to link the two syndromes, although others believe them to be quite distinct. Current thinking is that CFS probably begins with a genetic predisposition, and is triggered by exposure to a number of possible stressors - including viruses, bacteria such as mycoplasma, allergies, chemical toxins and other physical and emotional stressors. Once triggered, CFS appears to involve dysfunctions of both the immune system and neuroendocrine system (which regulates interaction between the nervous system and the hormones of the endocrine glands)."
The excessive carbohydrate diet in combination with protein and fat deficiencies causes a condition known as "leaky gut syndrome" where vegetable protein molecules from grains, corn, soy and legumes pass through the intestinal barrier and enter the blood stream. The body's immune system sees these molecules as invaders and sets about to attack them. The immune system attacks the intestinal tract and other areas of the body which contain proteins similar to those found in the vegetable products.
Fibromyalgia, Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are caused by a protein deficiency and an excess of carbohydrate consumption which occurs when one eats a high-carbohydrate diet as recommended by the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
The excessive consumption of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen are also a major contributing factor. Antibiotics kill of the good gut bacteria which break down toxic molecules to protect the intestinal tract.
Leaky gut syndrome is always associated with autoimmune diseases, conditions where the immune system makes antibodies against the body's own tissue. Diseases in this category include Lupus, Alopecia Areata, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Vitiligo, Thyroiditis, Vasculitis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hives, Sjogren's disease (dry eyes) and Raynaud's Disease. Symptoms can include gastrointestinal reflux, pains, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, bloating or bleeding from the rectum. Diarrhea and constipation may at times alternate from one to the other. Unexplained weight loss and the inability to regain weight are very common; but weight gain to the point of obesity is common with these diseases and the high-carbohydrate diet.
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LowCarber Forum - Candida Yeast & IBS Message Board.The diet program present here suppresses candida albicans yeast and fungus in the digestive tract; however, complete eradication most likely will require additional efforts with herbal products and prescription drugs. This diet program will prevent the repopulation in healthy individuals. Some helpful anti-candida, anti-fungal prescription drugs are Nystatin, Nizoral (Azole), Sporanox (Itraconazole), and Diflucan (Fluconazole), but some strains of candida may be resistant. Herbal products are sometimes helpful. These should be taken before resorting to these prescription drugs. Take Renew Life CandiGONE that includes many anti-candida herbs including Uva Ursi that is scientifically proven to also be an antibiotic. As a second alternative take olive leaf extract beginning with one capsule per day and increasing to three. Another choice is oil of oregano enteric coated time release softgel capsules beginning with one per day and increase to one per meal. Use oregano with caution as it may cause sudden candida die-off and diarrhea. A fourth alternative is NOW Candida Clear with Pau D'Arco, Oregano Oil, Black Walnut and Caprylic Acid. Other herbal products are barberry, golden seal and Oregon grape root. Your doctor can send your stool specimen to Genova Diagnostics, formerly Great Smoky Diagnostic Laboratories or The Great Plains Laboratory for testing to determine the presence of pathogens such as yeast, fungus, parasites and pathogenic bacteria. The Great Plains Laboratory "Organ Acid Test" evaluates all of the well-defined inborn errors of metabolism that can be detected with this technology (called GC/MS) such as PKU, maple-syrup urine disease, and many others. In addition, we check for many other abnormalities such as vitamin deficiencies and abnormal metabolism of catecholamines, dopamine, and serotonin. They currently quantitate 62 substances, but also evaluate other substances that are not quantitated. Some of the other biochemical abnormalities common in autism include elevated uracil and elevated glutaric acid. The diet presented here along with the probiotics, vitamins and minerals should be started first. Prescription drugs are recommended for the treatment of these pathogens. You doctor can give you a prescription or you can also order the prescription drugs online from the following websites without a prescription. Personal orders are perfectly legal.
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A contributing factor causing chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia is adrenal gland exhaustion. This occurs in the cycle between hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and diabetes (high blood sugar). Hypoglycemia is caused by insulin resistance of the cells during which time the pancreas produces a high level of insulin to force glucose into the cells. The insulin stays at an abnormally high level which triggers the adrenal gland to secrete cortisol and adrenalin in an attempt to force the insulin level down. Cortisol and adrenalin are very strong catabolic hormones, meaning they are involved in breaking down of body tissue. This catabolic action on the bones causes bone loss, osteoporosis, degenerative disk disease, muscle pain and tendonitis in as little as one year. Once diabetes becomes full blown, the pancreas stops producing insulin and the cycle stops, but insulin injections can cause the same effect. Eating protein and fat while avoiding carbohydrates induces the production of the hormone glucagon which is the best way to prevent chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Eating carbohydrates like sugar, honey, grains, starches and fruit causes these problems.
It is a scientific fact that fructose sugar in fruit causes insulin resistance that increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes. See the following truthful study that proves fructose as found in abundance in fruit and fruit juice is one of the root causes for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and Alzheimer's disease.
The adrenaline and cortisol hormones are produced in the adrenal medulla. The adrenal gland gets tired of producing excessive levels of adrenaline and cortisol in the same manner as the pancreas when it gets tired of producing excessive amounts of insulin. Adrenal exhaustion does occur. When the adrenal gland collapses, so will you. One day the runner is full of power. A couple of months later you are weak, exhausted and you ache all over. The doctor says you have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and/or fibromyalgia, and "nobody knows what causes it." Well, the doctor may not know what causes it, but the answer is easily understood. The same thing happens to the obese from an excess consumption of carbohydrates even though they may get very little exercise.
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A high ratio of carbohydrates to protein in the diet increases the blood insulin level leading to hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). The body attempts to correct the blood glucose level by stimulating the adrenal gland to secrete additional cortisol and adrenalin. This shows that a high-carbohydrate diet leads to harmful levels of cortisol.
Excess cortisol:
Diminishes cellular utilization of glucose.
Increases blood sugar levels.
Decreases protein synthesis.
Increases protein breakdown that can lead to muscle wasting.
Causes demineralization of bone that can lead to osteoporosis.
Interferes with skin regeneration and healing.
Causes shrinking of lymphatic tissue.
Diminishes lymphocyte numbers and functions.
Lessens SIgA (secretory antibody productions). This immune system suppression may lead to increased susceptibility to allergies, infections, and degenerative disease."
Research and study has resulted in the following information about reversing and preventing fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica and chronic fatigue syndrome. The following suggestions have been assembled from a variety of sources. Links are provide to review the sources in more detail. The best approach is to start all aspects of this program as listed below, and do them all together. Don't expect a physician to have a "magic" cure. Drugs are not available to cure fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica or chronic fatigue syndrome. The drugs given only serve to mask the symptoms.
Recommended Diet, Vitamins, Supplements, Exercise and Sleep
You may prefer to follow the Inflammatory Bowel Disease diet instead of the program below because fibromyalgia and CFS are closely related to IBD.
No. 1 Protein, Fats and Vegetables
The low-carbohydrate diet made popular by Dr. Robert C. Atkins is recommended for those suffering from fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Some special supplements are also suggested. This diet includes those nutrients required for healing and health. Carbohydrates are kept to a minimum because the scientific and actual requirement for carbohydrates is zero, and carbohydrates are the primary cause of these diseases.
Nutrition, Healing, Health, Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate & Cholesterol Science.The most difficult part of this diet is the mental anguish encountered in trying to overcome the myths, distortions and lies from the past that cloud one's mind. People have extreme difficulty believing whole grains, brown rice, nuts, fruit, potatoes, soybeans and vegetable oils are the reason they are sick. They have always been taught that eating red-meat and saturated fat is unhealthy. This thinking will be proven to be backwards. Many links to studies, doctors and nutritionists have been provided to prove the truths contained herein. Intense study of this diet plan is required to overcome one's past erroneous education.
Study Proves Eliminating Carbohydrates Reduces Fibromyalgia Symptoms.Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the corresponding muscle weakness, fatigue, and post-exertion exhaustion is associated with a deficiency in one or more of the 3 branched-chain amino acids leucine, Isoleucine and valine. Eating meat is essential to insure a complete supply of the entire amino acid complex. Vegetarians and people who shun red meat are often plagued with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Amino Acids - The Building Blocks of Life and Healing.Foods to be eaten are all meats, fish, fowl and seafood with their natural fats and some cooked vegetables. Avoid all prepared meats such as hamburger, ham, sausage, hot dogs, etc., because they can contain hidden carbohydrates in the form of sugars and starches. Non-starchy vegetables can be eaten only after cooking, and care must be taken to separately test each vegetable for reactions.
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Warning! The program presented here consists of an abundant selection of fresh foods that have been shown to cause a low allergic response. The vitamins and supplements listed are commonly available in any vitamin store. This program is not intended to replace the treatment recommended by your physician. You should discuss this with a physician who is versed in the benefits of the low-carbohydrate diet before beginning this diet and supplement program. Please read the "Medical Disclaimer" below. |
Fish. Eat salmon cooked by boiling, poaching, baking or frying in refined coconut oil. Canned salmon with the bones is very good as long as additives are not present. Eat the bones in canned salmon as well. Do not eat salmon packed in soybean oil.
Fowl. Eat roasted chicken thighs with the skin and eat the skin.
Red Meat. Eat beef or lamb grilled, roasted, or fried. Select fatty cuts and eat all the fat. Fried pork skins are an acceptable snack food and can be used with eggs to "bread" other meats and vegetables. Avoid label listing "natural flavors." These additives could contain sugar and MSG, a nerve toxin that makes cancers incurable.
Eggs. Eggs must be tested to see if you have a food allergy, which is possible. If no allergy exists, eat eggs cooked any way desired. Frying in coconut oil is best. Soft boiled is very good because the boiling kills any salmonella bacteria which may be present on the outside, and boiling prevents oxidization of the healthy cholesterol in the yolk. Do not limit the quantity.
Science Proves Eggs Do Not Increase Heart Disease Risk.Vegetables. Eat boiled or steamed asparagus, eggplant, green or yellow snap beans, tomatoes, spinach or zucchini squash. Eating five smaller meals per day may be best. Ripe avocados are acceptable.
Cheese. Hard cheeses are acceptable for those without a candida yeast infection. Eat only hard cheeses which list no more than 1g of carbohydrates on the nutritional label. Low-salt Swiss cheese is a very good choice that can be eaten without limit. Avoid eating high-sodium cheese with sodium content above 200mg per serving, especially for those with hypertension, high blood pressure. The book, Cheese Primer by Steven Jenkins, is the best reference for a good education about cheeses. Avoid low-fat, low-cholesterol cheese, but part-skim milk cheese is acceptable. Do not eat cream cheese, cottage cheese, soft cheese spreads, dry curd cottage cheese (DCCC) or Farmer's cheese. Some good cheeses are made from sheep's milk and goat's milk, but goat's milk cheese offers nothing special or better than cow's milk cheese. Blue-veined mold cheeses may promote candida more than other types and should be limited. Do not drink or cook with kefir milk which is a fermented liquid product made with active yeasts and bacteria from grains and goat or sheep milk. Do not eat kefir yogurt.
Nuts and Seeds. Avoid most nuts and seeds because they contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids described below. Hazel nuts (filberts), macadamia nuts and pine nuts (pinion, pinon, pinyon or pignolia) are a great snack with the lowest amount of omega-6 fats. All other nuts and seeds are forbidden. All species of nuts are not healthy as many claim.
Coconut. Eat and cook with refined or virgin coconut oil, and eat unsweetened, shredded coconut. Try both together at the same time for a taste treat.
Fats. All natural animal fats are highly recommended and should be eaten. Butter is very good and olive oil is acceptable. Avoid polyunsaturated vegetable, seed and grain oils made from corn, soybean, canola, safflower, sunflower, cottonseed, almond, apricot, grapeseed, peanut, poppyseed, rice bran, sesame, teaseed, tomato seed, walnut, and wheat germ because they are very high in inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids as described below.
Coffee, Teas and Sodas. Weak regular coffee and black tea are acceptable. Don't drink decaf coffee or decaf black tea due to the toxic chemicals used to remove the caffeine. Peppermint tea is preferred. A small amount of lemon or lime juice squeezed from a small wedge of fresh lemon or lime can be added to water or tea. Ginger root tea is great. Cut a piece about the size of the small finger tip from fresh ginger root. Remove the skin. Chop and squeeze with a garlic press. Put the juice and pulp in a cup, French press or tea ball and add boiling water for two minutes. Strain out the pulp. Ginger has a spicy flavor and is very soothing to the tummy and digestive tract. Aspartame and Splenda diet sodas and regular sodas are absolutely forbidden. Do not drink apple cider vinegar because the health claims are unfounded. The malic and acetic acids in apple cider vinegar can burn the throat and promotes bacterial vaginosis.
Protein and L-Glutamine Drink. Prepare a drink made with whey amino acid protein powder which is enriched with extra glutamine amino acid. The protein powder consists of a full compliment of amino acid isolates that heal the body and require no digestion. Prepare the drink by blending 8 to 16 oz of reverse osmosis with UV lamp water or unsweetened, low-sodium tomato juice with 1 heaping teaspoon (12 gm) of whey protein powder plus 1 rounded teaspoon (8 gm) of glutamine amino acid powder. Stirring vigorously with the teaspoon is sufficient. The whey protein must be specified on the carton as isolates from cross flow microfiltration and ion-exchange, ultrafiltered concentrate, low molecular weight and partially hydrolyzed whey protein peptides rich in branched chain amino acids and glutamine peptides. The low-carbohydrate type at one gm per scoop or less is best, but it should not be more than four to five gm of carbohydrates per scoop. Do not substitute protein from soy, egg, casein or any other source. Sugar or any other sweetener is unacceptable. Use the "natural flavor" without additives. This amino acid drink can be enjoyed anytime, with or without a meal. Amino acids are food that build and maintain the body. Refrigerate whey protein powder, and discard if it is old. Whey protein powder can cause some gas and can cause an unusual "full" feeling. Discontinue the whey protein powder the if the reactions are unpleasant. Continue to take the glutamine powder.
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Amino Acids - The Building Blocks of Life and Healing.This combinations amino acids have been shown to provide the following healing properties:
Amino acids are good chelators of positively charged minerals, especially calcium that hardens the arteries.
Provides pain killing effects by healing the nervous system.
Absorption of body building amino acids without requiring digestion.
Stimulates insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) which functions similar to insulin and enhances protein synthesis and healing.
Fights infections by stimulating the immune system. All immune cells are made from poly-peptides of amino acids.
Provides bone growth of protein collagen and strengthens bones. Poor digestion has been shown to cause osteoporosis and degenerative bone disease.
Provides all of the amino acids required to heal and grow ligaments, tendons, joints, muscles, intestinal tract, heart muscle and all other organs of the body.
Prevents hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) symptoms in people with hypoglycemia or diabetes.
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Important Note: Glutamine is an amazing amino acid in that it can be used by the brain as a substitute fuel in place of glucose and ketone bodies. Therefore, glutamine is very important for those who may be hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) when on a low-carbohydrate diet such as this. Diabetics and those with other health issues should consult a doctor who is supportive of the low-carbohydrate diet approach to health. Read Dr. Robert C. Atkins' book, Age-Defying Diet Revolution for additional information.
Low-Carb Initial Symptoms
Going from a standard high-carb diet to the low-carb diet can initially cause several negative symptoms depending on other health problems. Typical temporary symptoms are:
Slight headache. Simply ignore it.
Ketosis is not harmful at all but it does cause a funny taste in the mouth. This will only last for a few weeks at most.
Slight constipation or sluggish bowel. This improves to normal in a few weeks. Digestion on low-carb is perfect with very little gas. Skipping days with no bowel movement is normal and expected.
Leg muscle weakness at the beginning of a hike. Simply keep going. The strength will return in a few minutes, and the legs will be stronger than ever as you continue on the hike.
Carbohydrates are HIGHLY addictive. People don't believe this until they try not eating them. This is the main reason people give up on low-carb, especially those prone to addictive behaviors and weak self control. They make up all kinds of excuses for quitting low-carb, but the truth is they couldn't overcome their addiction to carbohydrates. Addiction to high sugar fruit is a serious problem among adults and children. A study of the shopping carts of adults and the eating habits of children easily proves this unhealthy addiction in all age groups is real. They would rather be sick than give up the addiction.
No. 2 Eliminate Carbohydrates and Starches
Eat non-starchy vegetables, but avoid high-carbohydrate foods like potatoes, grains and fruits. Eat avocados fresh or as a dip for vegetables. Do not eat any simple carbohydrates like sugar, honey and fruit juices. Do not eat anything made from grains. Do not eat legumes. Do not eat any soy products. Do not eat fruit. Keep the amount of carbohydrates in the diet as low as possible.
Carbohydrates are highly addictive and many people have lived their entire life with an insulin rush from excessive glucose intake. Insulin is the body's most powerful hormone and makes resisting carbohydrates extremely difficult. Many would rather be sick than give up their fruit with the high levels of fructose, the second most addictive carbohydrate. To be healthy one must break these addictions.
No. 3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) and Omega-3 Fish Oil
The three most nutritionally important omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic fatty acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic fatty acid (DHA). Alpha-linolenic fatty acid is one of two fatty acids traditionally classified as "essential." The other fatty acid traditionally viewed as essential is an omega-6 fat called linoleic acid. These fatty acids have traditionally been classified as “essential” because the body is unable to manufacture them on its own and because they play a fundamental role in several physiological functions. As a result, we must be sure our diet contains sufficient amounts of both alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid.
Take one tablespoons twice day with a meal of Carlson's Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil. Take one tablespoon 1/2 hour before a meal if one burps an unpleasant fish taste. Remove the taste from the mouth, if necessary, by chasing with a small amount of 100% pure tomato juice not made from concentrate. Cod liver oil has a high level of vitamin D. The importance of taking cod liver oil (EPA and DHA fatty acids) and borage oil (GLA fatty acid described below) cannot be over stated. This combination is absolutely required. Additional vitamin D is essential.
Study Shows Fish Oil Relieves Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases.
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No. 4 Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Strictly avoid omega-6 polyunsaturated vegetable, seed or grain oils made from corn, soybean, canola, safflower, sunflower, cottonseed, almond, apricot, grapeseed, peanut, poppyseed, rice bran, sesame, teaseed, tomato seed, walnut, and wheat germ. However, omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is very beneficial and available in borage oil. Take one capsule twice a day with a meal of borage oil. The body does not produce essential fatty acids - they can only be ingested through food. GLA and omega-3 fatty acids together produce prostaglandins, called E1 series. This type of prostaglandin helps reduce inflammation and aids in digestion. Avoid all other vegetable omega-6 oils. Do not take any omega-6 oils such as flaxseed or primrose oil. Do not eat margarine, mayonnaise or dressings that contain omega-6 oils. Omega-6 fatty acids release inflammatory agents that cause pain. Solid scientific research shows omega-6 fatty acids are highly inflammatory and should never be eaten by anyone with a bowel disease, heart disease, arthritis or any other autoimmune disease. Healthy people should seriously limit these omega-6 fatty acids. Dr. Robert C. Atkins' in his book, "Age-Defying Diet Revolution" and Dr. Michael Eades in his book, "Protein Power Lifeplan" both have long sections describing the unhealthy effect of these oils.
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No. 5 Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
Follow the vitamin, mineral and supplement program list on the following link. Adding colloidal trace minerals to the list of other minerals is extremely important.
My personal vitamin, mineral and supplement program by Kent R. Rieske.Take the following extras:
500 mg Taurine, required for the heart and eyes.
15,000 mg (15 gm) Glutamine, building tissue, heart valves, intestines and brain fuel.These values are for a large male weighing 205 pounds with 20% body fat and should be adjusted for smaller people. Some heart medication require caution with supplemental magnesium. Check with your doctor before using.
Ginger can have wonderful health benefits, in CFIDS/FMS. Take fresh ginger root for relief of muscle and/or joint pain.
Vitamin and Mineral Dosages
Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution: Nature's Answer To Drugs is the best book for determining the correct vitamin and mineral dosage for therapeutic (disease curing) effect, excessive dosage amounts and normal recommendations. Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution discussing the vital function of vitamins and nutritional supplements and then provides a list of diseases and complaints that the supplements can help cure or alleviate.
My personal vitamin, mineral and supplement program by Kent R. Rieske.
Install a reverse osmosis with UV lamp water system with an ultraviolet (UV) lamp for all drinking and cooking to remove all minerals, chlorine, fluoride, chemicals, heavy metals and pathogens. The UV light kills all viruses, protozoans and bacteria. Use fluoride toothpaste. Avoid mineral, natural or spring water sold in stores as many contain undesirable minerals and contaminants. Some have been pulled from the shelves because of these contaminants.
No. 6 Exercise
Any and all exercise helps greatly. Exercise is one of the primary treatments for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. You may have to start by taking small walks several times a day. Also do upper body exercises. The exercise should be low-stress and low-impact. Start the exercise program slowly so as not to increase the pain problem. Increase the exercises each week as the pain is reduced.
No. 7 DHEA Hormone Supplementation
Buy DHEA over the counter in 5 mg tablet size. Be careful of the 25 to 50 mg suggested in the article below. You could take 25 mg per day for a few weeks at the beginning before cutting back. Continued use at 25 mg per day requires saliva hormone tests to determine the correct dosage.
No. 8 Sleep and Depression
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers commonly have a sleep disorder and depression. You must work hard to overcome this sleep disorder because the deep level stage 4 sleep is most critical to healing. Go to bed at 10:00 P.M. with everything quiet and the room darkened. Take the following supplements for sleep and depression symptoms of fibromyalgia:
1 mg (1000 mcg) melatonin. Take one tablet at 8:00 P.M. If it doesn't seem to help after a week, increase to two melatonin tablets. Melatonin has been proven to be very effective.
50 mg 5-HTP (L-5-Hydroxytryptophan). Take one tablet with dinner. L-tryptophan is a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SRI) and works much like the popular anti-depression prescription drugs, but it is really just one of the essential amino acids that is safe and effective.
500 mg L-Tyrosine amino acid. Take one tablet with dinner.
500 mg DL-Phenylalanine amino acid. Take one tablet with dinner.
Caution: Do not take these amino acids with prescription anti-depressant drugs which are monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Take one or the other but not both. MAO inhibitors can cause severe depletion of many essential nutrients, and have been known to lead to anorexia, among other problems. People with PKU should not take DL-Phenylalanine amino acid.
Note: You must go to bed and try to sleep at 10:00 P.M. with these supplements.
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No. 9 Natural Progesterone Cream
Menopausal women and men over 45 year of age should use over-the-counter natural progesterone cream which heals the nerve sheath, prevents prostate and breast cancer and prevents and cures osteoporosis (bone loss). Osteoporosis is a crippling disease that is preventable and reversible. Get the books and tapes from Dr. John R. Lee. This is VERY important and should not be bypassed lightly.
No. 10 Keep a Log of Your Healing Progress
Get a note book and record exactly how you feel each day at the same time, say noon. List the following categories and describe each. Generally, one dismisses their improvements when they occur slowly and discontinues a treatment when progress is being made. Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome require a long time to correct. The categories are:
1. Leg pain.
2. Back and spine pain.
3. Neck pain.
4. Arm and other pains. List each and describe in detail.
5. Sleep. List the length of time and depth of sleep.
6. Energy level. Describe the how you feel in detail.
7. Exercise routine. List what was done and length of time.
8. Depression.
Foods We Should Eat
Red Meat. Eat red meat and natural fats including saturated animal fats. A new study shows fresh red meat has no connection with colon cancer, but manufactured meat products do increase colon cancer. A high-protein diet boosts healthy antioxidant levels while a low-protein diets induce oxidative stress.
Myths, Distortions and Lies About Beef.
High Protein Diet Found Beneficial.
Study Links Processed Meat to Cancer.
Animal-Rights Terrorists Strike Again?Meat, Fish & Fowl. Eat beef, lamb, pork, fish, seafood, fowl and wild game of any kind. Do not cut off any of the fats --- eat it all. Do not skin chicken, duck or other fowl and eat all of the skin. Eat cold water fish such as salmon which are high in omega-3 essential fatty acids. Eat some protein and fat at every meal.
Increased Protein Intake Stimulates Muscle Protein Synthesis.Fried Pork Rinds. Fried pork skins are deep fried in their own fat and sold as fried pork rinds. They would be considered an awesome snack food except for the fact that the raw skins are heavily salted to prevent the growth of bacteria during shipping, handling and storage prior to cooking. The unhealthy salt is heavily concentrated in the cook rinds. Some of the salt can be removed by dunking or rinsing in hot water and quickly eaten before they get soggy, but a lot of unhealthy salt reminds. Eat them in moderation, and completely avoid them if you have high blood pressure.
Saturated Fat. Eat fat including saturated fat. The North American Indians ate pemmican which was a mixture of dried meat crushed and shredded before being mixed 50/50 with the animal fat to provide 70% fat on a calorie basis. Dried berries were sometimes added. This mixture would keep for many years. Eskimos lived all winter on nothing but caribou meat. They prepared a mixture using 80% fat and 20% caribou meat. Their health was found to be excellent by explorers Vilhjalmur Stefansson and Karsten Anderson. "Strong Medicine" by Dr. Blake F. Donaldson, MD. A book about the Inuit-style meat-only Eskimo diet.
Eggs. Eggs are highly recommended as the perfect food.
Coconut Oil. Fry in coconut oil or butter and use both generously in recipes.
The Weston A. Price Foundation - Know Your Fats.Vegetables. Click on the name to see a picture. Eat well done boiled or steamed asparagus, eggplant, green or yellow string beans, red tomatoes, spinach, celery, peppers or green or yellow zucchini squash only. Red, gold and yellow peppers may be better than the standard green peppers. These must be well cooked. They are good in a stir fry with refined coconut oil. Make a nice lunch or dinner by adding cubed precooked meat or leftover meat to stir fried vegetables. Some cabbage is OK if well cooked. Try pressure cooking cabbage with green beans. Avoid the cabbage if it produces gas. Ripe avocados are acceptable with caution. Raw vegetables are not tolerated by the digestive system because of the fiber. Cooking reduces the fiber content. Do not drink raw vegetable juices. Canned 100% tomato juice is acceptable in moderation. Vegetables are of a minor importance and those listed here should also be viewed with suspicion. Avoid any vegetable that gives an adverse reaction such as cramps, pains or intestinal gas. Avoid all seasonings. Avoid large servings of vegetables. This diet is primarily meat, fish and fowl with the natural fats.
Avocados. Eat avocados fresh or as a dip for vegetables. Avoid prepared dip with additives.
Cheese. Hard cheeses are acceptable for those without a candida yeast infection. Eat only hard cheeses which list no more than 1g of carbohydrates on the nutritional label. Low-salt Swiss cheese is a very good choice that can be eaten without limit. Avoid eating high-sodium cheese with sodium content above 200mg per serving, especially for those with hypertension, high blood pressure. The book, Cheese Primer by Steven Jenkins, is the best reference for a good education about cheeses. Avoid low-fat, low-cholesterol cheese, but part-skim milk cheese is acceptable. Do not eat cream cheese, cottage cheese, soft cheese spreads, dry curd cottage cheese (DCCC) or Farmer's cheese. Some good cheeses are made from sheep's milk and goat's milk, but goat's milk cheese offers nothing special or better than cow's milk cheese. Blue-veined mold cheeses may promote candida more than other types and should be limited. Do not drink or cook with kefir milk which is a fermented liquid product made with active yeasts and bacteria from grains and goat or sheep milk. Do not eat kefir yogurt.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Supplement with omega-3 essential fatty acids by taking Carlson's Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil. Start with one tablespoon twice a day. Avoid flax seed oil because it contains more inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids than essential omega-3 fatty acids. Flax is a poor source of omega-3 fatty acids. The body must convert the shorter ALA fatty acid found in flax seed oil in to EPA and DHA fatty acids before you will receive major benefits, something most of us don't do well. The following links are to studies which should be read.
Fish oil fatty acid supplementation in active ulcerative colitis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammatory mediator production.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases.
n-3 fatty acids and the immune system in autoimmunity.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids, inflammation, and immunity.
Dietary modification of inflammation with lipids.
The Protein Power Lifeplan.
Cod Liver Oil: The Number One Superfood.Borage Oil. Supplement with omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) by taking one borage oil capsule per day. The body can not produce essential fatty acids - you must get them from the food you eat. Your body uses GLA and omega-3 fatty acids to make E1 series prostaglandins that help reduce inflammation, aid digestion and help regulate your metabolism. Avoid all other omega-6 vegetable oils as found in nuts, seeds and grains.
Vitamins and Minerals. Supplement with a complete vitamin, mineral, enzyme, probiotic and amino acid program shown in the link below. Avoid extra vitamin D supplementation. The cod liver oil has about 500 IU of vitamin D per teaspoon. Don't be concerned about vitamin D toxicity as incorrectly claimed "Even without careful attention to the type of vitamin D being used, a recent expert review on vitamin D was unable to find any published evidence of vitamin D toxicity in adults from an intake of 10,000 IU per day that was verified by the blood 25(OH)D concentration."
My personal vitamin, mineral and supplement program by Kent R. Rieske.Reverse Osmosis Water. Install a reverse osmosis with UV lamp water system with ultraviolet (UV) lamp for all drinking and cooking. The UV lamp kills all viruses and bacteria. Avoid domestic water which contains chlorine and fluorine. Avoid mineral, natural or spring water sold in stores as many contain undesirable minerals and contaminants. Some have been pulled from the shelves because of these contaminants.
Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks. Weak regular coffee and black tea are acceptable. Don't drink decaf coffee or decaf black tea. Peppermint tea is preferred. Ginger root tea is great. Cut a piece about the size of the small finger tip from fresh ginger root. Remove the skin. Chop and squeeze with a garlic press. Put the juice and pulp in a cup, French press or tea ball and add boiling water for two minutes. Strain out the pulp. Ginger has a spicy flavor and is very soothing to the tummy and digestive tract. Aspartame diet sodas and regular sodas are absolutely forbidden. Do not drink apple cider vinegar because the health claims are unfounded. The malic and acetic acids in apple cider vinegar can burn the throat and promotes bacterial vaginosis.
Coconut. Eat and cook with refined or virgin coconut oil, and eat unsweetened, shredded coconut. Try both together at the same time for a taste treat.
Health and Nutritional Benefits from Coconut Oil.
Thailand - The Land of the Coconut.
Coconut Oil is the Healthiest Oil on Earth.Nuts. Pinion pine nuts or macadamia nuts are acceptable because of the lower amount of omega-6 fatty acids. Avoid all other nuts and seeds.
Candida Restrictions. Avoid yeast, vinegar, mushrooms, cheese and fermented products including Miso for an anti-candida diet. These may be included in the diet for those IBD sufferers without a candida or other yeast infection. However, these should still be excluded for those on the IBD "Starting Diet" because candida yeast infections can be difficult to detect, but may be present.
Foods That Are Absolutely Forbidden
Detox Diet Plans. Never participate in any of the popular detox diet programs. All of these programs recommend many foods that are very harmful to people with food caused autoimmune diseases. These plans typically forbid eating the healthy foods listed here. Detox diet plans are always low-fat which means they are high in harmful carbohydrates. The "detox" concept is a fraud and a scam. The body does not build up toxin except in cases of rare trace metals such as mercury or lead. The detox diet programs will not remove poisonous metals from the body. A standard scientific laboratory should be used to test for mercury or lead poisoning. Most alternative medicine tests for toxins and food allergies are a scam as well. Detox diet plans also run the risk of causing leaky gut syndrome that is the cause of autoimmune diseases. Leaky Gut Syndrome.
Sugar and Sweets. Do not eat sugar in any form. Sugar raises the level of free-radicals and blood insulin which causes heart disease and diabetes. Do not eat corn syrup, fructose, honey, sucrose, maltodextrin, dextrose, molasses, rice milk, soy milk, grape juice, fruit juice, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, date sugar, cane sugar, corn sugar, beet sugar, succanat or lactose. Do not eat candy, cookies, ice cream, cakes, dates, crackers, soft drinks or yogurt which are all high in carbohydrates. Diabetes, heart disease and cancer could best be described as CARBOHYDRATE ADDICTS SYNDROME.
78 Ways Sugar Can Ruin Your Health.Sugar Alcohols. Many of the "sugar free" sweeteners are classified as a sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols affect the blood glucose levels less dramatically than regular table sugar, but they quickly add up to too many carbohydrates. They contain a little more than one half the amount of carbohydrates as an equal amount of table sugar. Common sugar alcohols are mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, maltitol, maltitol syrup, galactitol, erythritol, inositol, ribitol, dithioerythritol, dithiothreitol, and glycerol, as well as hydrogenated starch hydrolysates that are found naturally in fruit. These sugar alcohols generally have unpleasant side effects such as abdominal discomfort and bloating. They also have a laxative effect.
Processed Meats. Do not eat processed meats such as sausage, hot dogs, ham, deli meats, injected turkey and injected chicken due to the added chemicals, sugar and salt content.
Study Links Processed Meat to Cancer, not Red Meat.Starchy Vegetables. Limit carbohydrates in all forms, except low-starch vegetables. Avoid those starchy vegetables that grow below the ground such as potatoes, yams, turnips, beets, radishes and carrots. Avoid pumpkin and winter squash. Never eat lettuce.
Study Find That Dietary Fiber Does Not Lower the Risk of Colorectal Cancer. PDF file.Fruit and Fruit Juices. Do not eat any fruit of any kind because of the fruit sugar, and do not drink fruit juices. Fructose, fruit sugar, has been linked to insulin resistance which is the primary cause of diabetes. Fruit promotes the growth of pathogenic intestinal bacteria, candida yeast and fungi. Do not drink apple cider vinegar because the health claims are unfounded. The malic and acetic acids in apple cider vinegar can burn the throat and promotes bacterial vaginosis.
Margarine and Trans Fats. Do not eat margarine, commercial mayonnaise or any product that contains hydrogenated oils (trans fats).
US Panel Says No Amount of Trans Fat Is Safe.Omega-6 Fatty Acids. Strictly avoid omega-6 polyunsaturated vegetable, seed or grain oils made from corn, soybean, canola, safflower, sunflower, cottonseed, almond, apricot, grapeseed, peanut, poppyseed, rice bran, sesame, teaseed, tomato seed, walnut, and wheat germ. Do not take any omega-6 oils such as flaxseed or primrose oil. The omega-6 oils cancel the benefits of the good omega-3 fat. One beneficial omega-6 fatty acid is gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that can be obtained by supplementation with borage oil. Solid scientific research shows omega-6 fatty acids are highly inflammatory and should never be eaten by anyone with a bowel disease, heart disease, arthritis or any other autoimmune disease. Healthy people should seriously limit these omega-6 fatty acids. Dr. Robert C. Atkins' in his book, "Age-Defying Diet Revolution" and Dr. Michael Eades in his book, "Protein Power Lifeplan" both have long sections describing the unhealthy effect of these oils.
Secrets of the Edible Oil Industry.Milk. Do not drink cow's milk. Lactose in cow's milk is one of the most allergenic foods, and the symptoms are commonly described as lactose intolerance. Milk does not prevent osteoporosis. Do not drink goat's milk, rice milk, soy milk, lactaid milk, acidophilus milk, almond milk or nut milks of any kind. "Likewise, higher intakes of total dietary calcium or calcium from dairy foods were not associated with decreased risk of hip or forearm fracture."
Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis in Milk Linked to Crohn's Disease.
Milk, Dietary Calcium, and Bone Fractures in Women: A 12-Year Prospective Study.
Preventing Osteoporosis, Bone Loss and Hip Fractures.Heavy Whipping Cream. Do not use cream or heavy whipping cream because it has an unacceptable level of lactose that is called butter milk after separation from the fats. Commercial heavy whipping cream also has thickening additives such as carrageenan, which may be associated with the promotion of malignancy and inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and may cause cancer.
Pre-Whipped Cream and Toppings. Do not eat pre-whipped cream or low-fat, non-dairy whipped cream because they contain sugar and/or trans fats. See the list of typical store foods containing heart clogging trans fats.
Yogurt. The acidophilus in yogurt is simply killed by stomach acid and does not provide the probiotics desired in the intestinal tract. The lactose in yogurt feeds candida yeast and pathogenic bacteria. All yogurt is BAD food. Goat's milk yogurt is also BAD food.
Soy Products. Do not eat any soy products. Fermented foods are not acceptable with yeast overgrowth infections. Do not use soy protein powders, but whey protein powders are acceptable. Soy protein is missing several of the amino acids, one that is classified as an essential. Do not eat soy protein chips or cereals. Tofu made from soybeans has been shown to shrink the brain and cause cognitive impairment (brain fog).
Soy Online Service Home Page.
The Weston A. Price Foundation - Soy Alert!
The Third International Soy Symposium - Tragedy and Hype.
Wheat, Corn and Other Grains. Do not eat any wheat products or any other grains such as: corn, oats, rye, rice, barley, millet, kamut or spelt. Corn is missing three of the essential amino acids necessary for good health. Grains are a poor source of protein. Do not eat any breads or other flour products. Grains are the most allergenic of all foods. Multiple sclerosis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are rare in populations where no grain products are consumed such as the Paleolithic (hunter-gatherer) diet.
BBC News | HEALTH | Bread and crisps in cancer risk scare.
Health.Telegraph.co.uk - Chips Bread & Cereals Cause Cancer.
Grain gluten can cause osteoporosis, Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
Dangerous Grains book by James Braly and Ron Hoggan.Packaged Foods and Snacks. Do not eat breakfast cereals, pancakes, waffles, bread, biscuits, tortillas, taco shells, bagels, pasta, noodles, corn chips, pop corn, croutons, spreads, dressings, desserts, soups, soy snacks, rice snacks, candy, cakes or pastries because they usually contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, omega-6 fatty acids, MSG, chemical thickeners, colorings, and preservatives, and they are all very high in carbohydrates.
Potatoes and Yams. Do not eat any potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, French fries or potato chips. French fries are not only very high in unhealthy carbohydrates, but they're generally cooked in hydrogenated soybean oil or other rancid vegetable oils, that are known to generate cancer-causing chemicals at high temperatures and are high in inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids. Always fry in coconut oil or butter.
Bananas and Citrus. Do not eat bananas, oranges or grapefruits as they are very high in carbohydrates.
Legumes. Do not eat beans and legumes because of their high carbohydrate levels. Limit peanuts as they are a legume and contain a very unhealthy fat.
Bad Cheeses. Do not eat soft, dark orange cheeses such as Cheez Whiz that are made from partially hydrogenated oils, trans fats. Avoid processed cheese food such as Velveeta and American cheese that contain corn oil instead of butterfat. Do not eat cream cheese or cottage cheese because they contain lactose and other sugars. Cottage cheese has actually been linked to bone loss and osteoporosis, contrary to popular belief.
Preventing Osteoporosis, Bone Loss and Hip Fractures.Smoking. Stop smoking, but stop eating sugar first. Sugar will destroy your health faster than smoking.
Low-Fat Products. Do not eat any product labeled "low-fat."
Hydrogenated Oils. Do not eat anything containing hydrogenated oils, called trans fats. Read every label.
Low-Cholesterol Products. Do not eat any product labeled "low-cholesterol."
Carbohydrates. Avoid carbohydrates from all sources, except low-starch vegetables.
Starch Blockers. Do not take starch blocker supplements or drugs, they promote fermentation of the starch in the colon by yeast. The undigested starch also provides a high-energy food source for pathogenic bacteria and toxin-producing fungi.
MSG. Avoid monosodium glutamate (MSG) and the dozens of flavors and seasonings which have deceptively hidden the MSG glutamic acid ingredient.
MSG Dangers and Deceptions.Carrageenan. Avoid carrageenan which is a gum extracted from red seaweed and used as a fat substitute to thicken many food products. Unfortunately, carrageenan is used in many otherwise acceptable low-carbohydrate foods such as processed meats and heavy whipping cream. Carrageenan may be associated with the promotion of malignancy and inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and may cause cancer.
Fast Food Restaurants. Avoid fast food hamburgers because many are "bulked-up" with 25% soy protein and/or cooked in trans fats or polyunsaturated fats. Avoid French fries as well because the frying oils are either trans fats, polyunsaturated fats or fat which has become rancid from overuse. Grilled chicken breast is an acceptable choice. Don't eat the bun. Don't eat anything coated or any deep fried foods.
Restaurant Buffalo Chicken Wings. Restaurants ruin most of the good foods they touch. Chicken wings is a good example of an awesome food that is destroyed by unhealthy cooking methods of deep frying in trans fats or unhealthy omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, such as soybean, corn, safflower or peanut oil. These fats easily become rancid, which makes them even more unhealthy. Baked chicken, fish and red meat is OK if it is not heavily salted or treated with tenderizers, such as MSG. You can ask the restaurant, but they may lie.
Safety of Plastics. Avoid those plastics for use as food containers that have been shown to release harmful chemicals into the food or water that is stored in the containers. The containers should have a triangle mark on the bottom with a number. Numbers 1,2, 4 and 5 are least harmful. Avoid all others. Glass, ceramic, stainless steel and cast iron are more acceptable containers for food.
Safety Rating of Various Plastics Used in Food Containers.Microwave Ovens. Avoid the use of microwave ovens, except for heating plain water. Microwave energy destroys enzymes and vitamins. It also breaks weak molecules into undesirable elements. The energy can cause the unhealthy cross linking between molecules. Microwaving starches such as potatoes and other carbohydrates such as bread creates high levels of acrylamide, a chemical proven to cause cancer in laboratory animal tests.
Cancer Risk In Microwaved Food.Soap, Shampoo, Body Cream, Powder and Oils. Use facial make-up, body creams, lotions, oils and body powder sparingly. Do not use those containing wheat protein, sugars, fruit juices or omega-6 fatty acids as found in vegetable, nut and seed oils. Coconut oil, palm oil, olive oil, fish oils and natural animal fats are acceptable but are still prone to being rancid. The term "natural" does not necessarily indicate that the product is acceptable. Products with natural soy bean oil, safflower oil and other seed oils are absolutely dreadful oils because they are highly inflammatory. Use make-up sparingly. Two acceptable recommendations are Aquaphor and Eucerin creams.
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Reference Books and Online Support Groups:
Active Low-Carber Forums - Atkins & low-carbohydrate Diet Support Group
You can talk with others about their low-carbohydrate diet experiences. Registration is free but is required before you can post your own message or question. You can click above to visit and read posts by others. Look for the topic link of your choice.
Life Without Bread: How a Low-Carbohydrate Diet Can Save Your Life
Life Without Bread is an important addition to the growing body of literature on the benefits and importance of low-carb diet. Written by Christian Allan, Ph.D., and Wolfgang Lutz, M.D., the book is based on Dr. Lutz's experience using carbohydrate restricted diets with thousands of patients for more than 40 years. It is based on extensive research in the medical and scientific literature, and provides ample references. The book presents a unified theory of how high (and even "moderate") levels of dietary carbohydrate cause or exacerbate various health problems, and how carbohydrate restriction can help people to recover from those problems.
The book Life Without Bread by Christian Allan, Ph.D. and Wolfgang Lutz, M.D. has a chapter on gastrointestinal diseases. Don't be mislead by the title to believe the cure is the simple elimination of bread. Mr. Lutz's older book is out of print but has essentially the same information. It may even contain more detail than his new book above. Fortunately, Chapter VII: Gastro-Intestinal Tract of the older book can be read online.
Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution - Revised and Improved
The Atkins' New Diet Revolution is the best book for an initial dietary change and quick weight loss, reduced blood pressure and reduced cholesterol. Look for the companion book for recipes. It has some very interesting case studies from the doctor's patients. It includes data from past civilizations proving the low-carbohydrate diet is the most healthy.
Robert C. Atkins, M.D. ISBN: 006001203X.Dr. Atkins' Age-Defying Diet Revolution
This is Dr. Atkins newest book. The main topics are the cause, prevention and cure for diabetes and heart disease which have become major health concerns in the United States and many other developed countries.
Robert C. Atkins, M.D. with Sheila Buff ISBN: 0312251890.This book by Dr. Michael and Dr. Mary Dan Eades has an excellent chapter on "Leaky Gut Syndrome" which describes the cause of bowel diseases and autoimmune diseases.
Why Stomach Acid is Good for You
This groundbreaking book unleashes a brilliant new plan for permanently curing heartburn by relieving the root cause of the problem: low stomach acid. The fact is that heartburn is caused by too little stomach acid -- not too much, as many doctors profess. Book by Jonathan V. Wright and Lane Lenard.
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