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So far, I’ve discussed the fact that fibromyalgia is caused by any combination of several underlying conditions and although a “shotgun” approach to a fibromyalgia diet can be used pretty effectively, when it comes to choosing the appropriate supplements, it is important to narrow down the underlying causes of the individual’s fibromyalgia symptoms as […]

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In Supplements For Fibromyalgia - Part 1, we discussed how it is necessary to figure out what underlying conditions are producing your fibromyalgia symptoms before we can figure out what supplements and natural remedies will work best for you.  In part 1, we covered that carrying excess weight and, more importantly, where on the […]

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“Leaky gut sydrome” sounds pretty nasty doesn’t it?  While it is probably not what you imagine, it is a condition that can adversely effect health in many ways.
Leaky gut syndrome occurs when microscopic leaks develop in the wall of the intestines that allow bacteria, viruses, parasites, and undigested food particles (particularly proteins) to leak into […]

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What does sleep have to do with weight control?  Well, obviously if you sleep all day and lie in bed most of the time and eat, you’ll probably gain weight, but sleep affects some important hormones that play a big role in weight control.
The first sleep-mediated hormone involved in weight control to discuss is […]

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Of all the lifestyle-related health risk factors, smoking probably produces more overall damage to more organs and body systems than any other “bad habit”.  You probably know that smoking is bad for the lungs and heart, but you may not be aware of how damaging it is to muscles (besides the heart), bones and joints, spinal […]

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Omega 3 fatty acids are getting more and more good press as an important part of preventing a number of common health problems.  But why is supplementing with Omega-3’s so important?
First you have to understand that supplementing with Omega-3 fatty acids does not give you “extra” of these beneficial fats.  In fact, most supplementation […]

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Stress is a big factor in many, if not all, physical ailments. With the fast pace of life and challenges we all face in an increasingly complicated world, most of us are under considerable stress every day.   If one were to eat a “perfect” diet, get regular exercise, get adequate sleep, and manage stress through […]

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Stress can impact the body in a variety of ways.  Most of the effects of stress are due to alterations in adrenal gland function and the production of the “stress hormones” from the adrenal glands. 
When one is subjected to high amounts of emotional and/or physical stress, the adrenals kick into high gear and produce extra […]

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Thyroid hormone is probably the single strongest stimulator of the metabolism, and therefore sluggish thyroid function is almost always associated with stubborn weight problems, but thyroid hormone is also the primary stimulator of cellular energy production, and when your body’s cells can’t efficiently produce energy, many other cellular functions are diminished too, including repair and […]

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