ÿþ<html> <title>Nutter's Bulk & Natural Foods - Article on Fibromyalgia</title> <meta name="description" content="Fibromyalgia has become one of the most common conditions doctors diagnose when it comes to muscles..."> <meta name="keywords" content="fibromyalgia, muscles, pain, pain signals, brain, diagnosis, tests, treatment, cure, lifestyle, challenges"> <STYLE> A:visited {text-decoration:none} A:active {text-decoration:none} </head> <center> <table width=800 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0> <td width=800 valign=top> </td></tr> <tr> <font face="Arial" size=4 color="#E0E0E0"> <a href="index.php"><font color=white>Home</a> | <a href="stores.html"><font color=white>Locate A Store</a> | <a href="wellbeing.html"><font color=white>Wellbeing Information</a> | <a href="recipes.html"><font color=white>Recipes</a> </table> <table width=800 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0> <td width=800 valign=top> <a href="artsindex.html"><font face="Times New Roman" size=4" color=red> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <UL> <LI>PMS and painful periods <LI>Palpitations <LI>Irritable bladder <LI>Dry eyes and mouth <LI>Frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions <LI>Impaired coordination Fibromyalgia is further characterized by consistent tender points. These are points on the body, when pressed firmly, cause additional pain that may not occur in someone not living with fibromyalgia. You find these points at the back of the head, between the shoulder blades, at the tops of the shoulders, front sides of the neck, upper chest, outer elbows, upper hips, sides of hips, and inner knees. <br> <img src="sleepless.jpg" align=right hspace=12 vspace=12 border=1> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <UL> <LI>Taking <b>Coenzyme Q10, </b>coupled with<b> Coenzyme A </b>which protects the heart, enhances the immune system, and provides every cell in your body with the building blocks that eventually become cellular energy used in the metabolic process. A lack of coenzyme A can result in stiff, sore muscles and a decrease in energy. <LI>Taking<b> vitamin A </b>with mixed carotenoids and<b> vitamin E </b>; these are powerful free radical scavengers that protect cells and enhance the immune system. </UL> <br> <b>Simple Lifestyle Enhancements</b><br> TRY AND REDUCE STRESS<br> Knowing that stress can bring on flare-ups, try to reduce your exposure to stress and stressful situations. You can do that by employing a few of the following techniques: <LI>Allow enough time for travel and parking to arrive at appointments on time <LI>Learn to use meditation and relaxation methods <LI>Choose swimming or walking, keeping movements slow and deliberate, over more vigorous forms of exercise. No exercise at all is just as damaging as an overzealous exercise regime. Remember to pace yourself. <br> <br> <br><br> <br> <br><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br><br> This is the antioxidant mineral that works with vitamin E to fight free radicals. As a trace mineral selenium helps promote normal growth, fertility and detoxification, as well as helping to slow aging. Selenium works as an antioxidant, helping to prevent free radical damage. Antioxidants have been clinically proven to scavenge free radicals and prevent damage to cellular structure throughout the human body. Preserving cell health is actively being researched for its relationship to improved longevity, health and well-being. <br> <br><br> <b>References:</b><br> 1. MayoClinic.com<br> 2. Prescription For Nutritional Healing, Fourth Edition, Phyllis A. Balch, CNC<br> <font face="Times New Roman" size=3><i><b>Carol Roy is a Natural Health Practitioner, registered with Natural Health Practitioners Canada, who received her diploma from the Alternative Medicine College of Canada in Montreal, Quebec. With 10 years experience in her area of expertise, naturopathic medicine, Carol has also trained to become a fully qualified Reiki Master, Quantum Touch ® Practitioner and Reflexologist.</b></font></i> <center>The suggestions by Nutters Bulk & Natural Foods and the contents of this article<br>are recommendations only and not a substitute for any medical advice or a <br>replacement for any prescriptions. Seek medical advice for any health concerns.<br>Consult your health care provider before using any recommendations herein.</center><br> </table> <table width=800> <td width=800> </td></tr> <tr> <center><font face="Arial" size=2 color="#E0E0E0"> <a href="stores.html"><b><font color="#E0E0E0">Locate A Store</b></a><font size=2> </table> </body>