So Fibromyalgia basically means there has been some degradation “myalgia” in the fibers “fibro”…
Sometimes this is due to being overweight, & the weight causes strain on the joints in the body, & this can be remedied by losing weight, & reducing the direct pressure on those joints…
But othertimes, it is a whole ‘nother thing…It is caused by exercising too much, stress, not eating enough, or not eating enough of the “right” foods…In this case, you have to slow down, de-stress, lessen your work load, & try to eat things that will help rebuild those damaged joints, tendons, cartilage, fibers…
So it is important to try to distinguish which type of arthritic pain you are having…
Are you an overexerciser , vegan, who is high stress?
Are you heavy, & there is a physical strain on your knees & back or other joints just due to the excess weight?
You can also induce fibromyalgia which used to be called some form of arthritis, by taking too much magnesium…One of the first signs of magnesium overdose is jaw pain, but it can also affect other joints in the body…Magnesium makes you pooh, which can be addictive, & later you end up poohing out too many nutrients & degrading your joints…
So the overexerciser vegan type is going to have LOW bilirubin levels which means that in your Gallbladder your Mercury levels are low…yes I said mercury…
Mercury helps to build cartilage, repairs damage, heals tendons & joints, & feeds the joints…
Magnesium, its opposite, cleans, detoxes, & helps with excretion…
They live together in balance as opposites in the Gallbladder…
So if your joints need to be fed, repaired or healed up, you need to raise your bilirubin levels by adding good Mercury to your diet…
Mercury is found in pork, salt, rudhraksha beads, but also in shrimp, & even if you live near sewage treatment plants(which may sound awful), the air & water near to sewage treatment plants is usually very high in Mercury-which is not altogether bad if you suffer from Fibromylagia…
For example if you take a walk in Bluffer’s Park in Toronto, you will notice that your joints feel pretty pliable & well…The area seems to be much higher in Mercury-maybe all the boats & the water treatment plant nearby…Poop, yes, fecal coliform units, is actually useful for people who have joint problems…
You can also take supplements- the top two are glucosamine, & MSM chondroitin-take both for at least several months…
Salty foods will also help…The skinny over exerciser who may not eat much meat, needs the extra salt…
If you are stuck in overweight land & that is why your joints are hurting, you need to take that burden off…The very first thing to do is get more Iodine in your diet if you have weight that won’t come off…This is not for the skinny people…This is for people with joint pain caused by weight problems…Get onto Amazon & order Iodoral pills & take 12.5 mg a day…You will be amazed at how weight that you thought was just stuck there will come off now…
Add Iodine things to your food life too…learn to eat sushi, sashimi, & seaweed salad…Learn how to cook with sea vegetables like Arame…Dried kelp can be rehydrated & mixed with sesame oil & vinegar for an iodine rich salad…
While adding Iodine things, drop Calcium & Phosphorus things like Milk & Yogurt & cheeses…
Calcium & Phosphorus will make that weight stay…
Notice on the chart below that calcium & Iodine are opposites…
Copper & Phosphorus are also opposites so feel free to add coppers like lots of real strong green tea, licorice root tea, & even regular coffee & tea contain Copper…
But the most important first step in dealing with Fibromyalgia is determining which type you have…
The too much exercise not enough food type, or the I’m really really heavy & my joints ache type…These are opposite types really, so make sure you know why you have pain & then go from there…
I will update this post as I learn more about Fibromyalgia…
Sari Grove
