Basic Self-Help for Fibromyalgia:

Other significant conclusions were reached by the participants of the SORSI international symposium on fibromyalgia. All persons with this condition should as thoroughly as possible implement the following measures:

1) Eliminate all refined sugars and carbohydrates. Processed and canned foods of all types should be eliminated and artificial colors and flavors avoided.

2) Increase dietary intake of raw fruits and vegetables and whole grains.

3) Some form of daily exercise to tolerance should be implemented. The most valuable activities will include stretching and aerobic activity to whatever extent is realistic. A minimum of three sessions a week is recommended, however, daily is much better.

4) Some daily intake of an antioxidant nutritional supplement should become part of the daily routine. While there are many such products on the market, our most favored is Cruciferous Complete by Standard Process Inc. This product is the most concentrated form of antioxidant available.

Structural Self-Help:

Some individuals benefit from massage, yoga, Pilates and other structurally- based activities. Unfortunately these therapies are of little to no benefit in the majority of fibromyalgia cases because of the overwhelming structural and neurological circumstances involved. If fibromyalgia was an easy condition to resolve, it would be eradicated by now. However, all of these are worthwhile activities and may be pursued. If you reap benefit from these or any other means, continue participating in any therapy that yields improvement in your condition. The individualistic nature of this dis-ease cannot be overstated. Your personal efforts are essential.

Some of the most positive results are realized by wearing a Sacroiliac Belt to help stabilize the sacrum. It is important to realize that this is NOT a lumbar support which is discouraged. We find the Serola Sacroiliac Belt to be the most beneficial for our patients. Try wearing the Serola SI belt for two weeks as much as you can (24/7) and discover how much it can help you. Dr. Rick Serola has invested much time, study, resources and finances in developing this and other simple, effective therapeutic devices.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids:

One often useful measure to implement in the treatment of fibromyalgia is the ingestion of omega-3 oils. The research is quite convincing as to the effectiveness of this approach for hyper inflammatory conditions. A full explanation would require many hundreds of pages of literature. The current recommendation is 3000-4000 mg per day. Unfortunately, the inexpensive varieties from discount stores probably won't work effectively. One must take two factors into consideration. The fish must have been obtained from wild sources. Most fish oils come from farmed fish that are inactive and have the wrong diets and thus do not have the right concentrations of omega-3 oils. The producer should also actively extract mercury from the product. Long-term ingestion of this toxic metal can be dangerous to one's health. Most

individuals experience significant improvements within about a month. Most of the literature, however, claims that a trial should last for at least three months before an accurate determination can be made.

Aura Therapy Patch System:

A recent development in the treatment of fibromyalgia is an adjunctive therapy called Aura Patches. This energetically-based nontoxic intervention

has proven exceptionally effective for many stubborn conditions including fibromyalgia. Aura Patches utilize healing vibrations that are embedded into 1-inch square skin patches to facilitate the body's natural healing process. Of the 35 aura patches currently available, the most commonly effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia are the following:

• Recovery

• Organ Cleanse

• Rejuvenator 300 Gp

• Joint Comfort

• Bedtime Magic

• Comfort/Pain-Tens

Aura Patches are perfectly safe and have no negative effects or interactions with any other medical or alternative interventions. For more information concerning Aura Patches, contact the website or:

www.atriumhealthservices.com

You can experiment with the Aura Patches on your own or consult with the experts at Atrium Health Services for individual analysis.

Alpha Stim Therapy:

Another underutilized therapeutic intervention is Alpha Stim. This simple and effective trans-cranial electrical stimulation device increases brain endorphins and neurotransmitter production to improve function and decrease pain. It has been clinically proven to help with insomnia, general pain levels, fatigue and depression as well as many other symptoms. It has been invaluable for many fibromyalgia sufferers.

Detoxification:

Often fibromyalgia patients benefit greatly from some form of detoxification process. There are many forms of detoxification and for this particular condition it must be undertaken in a slow, measured and gentle fashion. The following are our recommended detoxification methods.

Ion Cleanse is an electronic footbath that effectively extracts many toxic materials from the bloodstream. Many patients have experienced impressive results with this procedure.

The nutritional protocols as designed by Standard Process Inc. for detoxification are also excellent. The most reasonable place to start is with SP Cleanse. Properly utilized, this is a safe and effective procedure.

In stubborn situations and extreme circulatory difficulties, another approach is a form of chelation therapy called Detoxamin. Chelation therapy is highly beneficial for many conditions and is surprisingly underutilized. Since many volumes have been written about chelation therapy there is not room to do the subject justice here. Detoxamin is a superior form of chelation therapy using calcium disodium-EDTA, the best method. For an in-depth overview of detoxification and information on chelation therapy with Detoxamin, see the information available at:

www.atriumhealthservices.com

Many of the above measures can be attempted on your own. At Atrium Health Services, we have found that the most effective approach is a combination of the proper structural therapies. These consist of Category II and Category III treatments with cranial intervention involving the cranial sutural procedures, along with some combination of nutritional and other adjunctive therapies. You are encouraged to use this information to design your own trial program. If you choose a formal consultation, or if we engage in a treatment program, we will assist in determining the most useful adjunctive therapies for your individual situation.

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