Episode 321: Fibromyalgia

Naturally Nourished

Ali Miller RD

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Health & Fitness:nutrition

4.8 • 655 Ratings

🗓️ 5 December 2022

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Looking for natural solutions to this chronic pain condition? Tune in to hear us discuss symptoms of fibromyalgia, causes and risk factors, as well as how to treat it with a functional medicine approach! Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Over 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia symptoms, 90 percent of whom are women. In this deep dive episode, we discuss the connection of low serotonin to chronic pain, whether or not fibromyalgia is autoimmune, and how conventional approaches fall short. You will learn how a gluten free diet can reduce symptoms, key nutrients to replete when dealing with fibromyalgia, and how adding in exercise can help improve quality of life. Also in this episode: Updates:LIVE Detox Starts ¼ LIVE Ketosis Program Starts 1/18 Give a Gift Card to AliMillerRD.com this holiday What is Fibromyalgia? Symptoms of Fibromyalgia How is fibromyalgia diagnosed? Causes of fibromyalgia Is fibromyalgia considered an autoimmune disease? Conventional treatments Natural Treatment Elimination of Gluten12 week Ketosis Program 12 Week Keto Meal Plan (100% Gluten Free) Fibromyalgia and nutrition: what news? Effect of one year of a gluten-free diet on the clinical evolution of irritable bowel syndrome plus fibromyalgia in patients with associated lymphocytic enteritis: a case-control study Reduction of CaffeineNaturally Nourished Episode 260 Coffee: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | Ali Miller RD Detoxification Episode 298 Moving Your Lymph 10 Day Detox Address Neurotransmitter ImbalanceSerum levels of serotonin as a biomarker of newly diagnosed fibromyalgia in women: Its relation to the platelet indices - PMC Neurohormone Panel Replete Nutritional DeficienciesMicronutrient Panel Food as medicine for Fibromyalgia SupplementationMagnesium - Relax and Regulate 2 scoops/day Carnitine - Boost and Burn 1 tsp/dayA randomised controlled trial comparing duloxetine and acetyl L-carnitine in fibromyalgic patients: preliminary data CoQ10 Complex 2-3/day Omega 3s - EPA DHA Extra 3-4/day Turmeric - Super Turmeric 3-4/day Vitamin D - Vitamin D Balanced Blend 1/day Vitamin D Blood Spot Test Effects of vitamin D on patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: a randomized placebo-controlled trial Adaptogen Boost Calm and Clear Lifestyle ChangesAssociation of Physical Fitness With Fibromyalgia Severity in Women: The al-Ándalus Project An eight-week yoga intervention is associated with improvements in pain, psychological functioning and mindfulness, and changes in cortisol levels in women with fibromyalgia Acupuncture in fibromyalgia: a randomized, controlled study addressing the immediate pain response Comparison of manual lymph drainage therapy and connective tissue massage in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial Sponsors for this episode: This episode is sponsored by Peak State Coffee, makers of coffee with real health benefits! Are you a coffee drinker seeking a healthier option but don't want to quit your ritual? Enjoy whole bean coffee infused with adaptogenic mushrooms to boost your brain, support gut health, and balance stress, all while keeping the taste you love. With 500mg lion's mane, reishi, chaga, and more per serving, you’ll love this delicious coffee that is also that's chemical free, mold free, non-GMO, and low acid. Go to www.PeakStateCoffee.com/ALIMILLERRD for 20% off and free shipping on two or more bags, use code ALIMILLERRD at checkout.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Naturally Nourished Podcast that delivers cutting-edge food is medicine solutions for optimal health.
0:12.7	Ali Miller is a nutrition expert sought up by the media in America's top medical institutes
0:18.3	for her revolutionary functional medicine interventions.
0:22.6	From disease treatment to prevention, every episode will empower you with ways to put yourself
0:28.3	back in control of your health. Please know, the topics discussed are for educational purposes
0:35.1	only. Now welcome, Integrative Dietitians, Ali Miller, and her co-host, Becky You.
0:43.1	Welcome to the Naturally Nourished Podcast.
0:45.4	You are joining us for episode 321.
0:48.4	Today, we are taking a closer look at fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition that affects
0:54.0	over 6 million Americans.
0:56.1	We'll cover what it is, common symptoms, causes, and risk factors, as well as both
1:01.8	conventional and natural treatment, food is medicine, supplementation, and so much more.
1:08.3	Yes, so as always today, we'll take a functional medicine approach
1:12.3	addressing the root cause of fibromyalgia. And I remember dealing with fibromyalgia back 10 years ago.
1:20.1	Goodness, I keep saying 10 years ago, but I forget the calendar keeps turning, Becky, that it was
1:24.1	probably 15 years ago as of now when I was working for a physician's clinic.
1:29.4	And it seemed like so many postmenopausal and perimenopausal women were coming in with
1:35.4	these kind of unknown neurological symptoms and aches and pains. And, you know, all too often,
1:41.9	the number one intervention was put them on an antidepressant.
1:45.5	You know, there definitely is, as we'll talk about some neurotransmitter influence on pain
1:49.5	sensation. And there definitely is some central nervous system connection with fibromyalgia,
1:55.6	be that it is widely neurological. But often that bandaid and that numbing of an SSRI drug really doesn't drive
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