FIBROMYALGIA (FM)

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition occurring in a defined pattern reproduced by pressure on specific tender points across the body. This is now thought to be a result of biochemical changes in the central nervous system (CNS). Very low levels of serotonin, 4 fold increase in nerve growth factor, elevated levels of substance P and dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis. Essentially an abnormal processing of the bodys pain perception. The cause is unknown, however stress is believed to play a major role. Symptoms include disturbed sleep patterns, insomnia, irritable bowel, headaches, anxiety, fatigue, all over tenderness, aching all over among others. Women tend to suffer more from Fibromyalgia than men.

WHAT PRACTITIONER AT THE AARK CLINIC SHOULD I SEE?

Many patients suffering with Fibromyalgia often gain much relief from Osteopathic care and Medical Acupuncture. Whilst it may not cure their symptoms, pain management, improving the integrity of the tissues, range of movement and suppleness of muscles often yields great reduction of symptoms. Hypnotherapy is also used as a Pain management treatment for Fibromyalgia, as well as specialist Hyno-Relaxation sessions to reduce stress levels and ease perception of pain. At The Aark we can offer a customized management plan that suits your needs and preferences. We will also offer nutritional advice to assist alleviation of your symptoms.

Author Lloyd Tilney B.Ost (Hons)

In my previous post I spoke about the importance of your GUT health, the microbiome. I also mentioned how you would be incredibly lucky NOT to have a dysfunctional microbiome and poor GUT health.

PROBIOTICS

Fermenting food dates back over 7000 years. Sauerkraut, cabbage, milk, coconut kefir, kimchi, kombucha tea, pickles, pickled food in brine not vinegar, fermented meat & fish, yoghurt, and many other types of foods all contain yeast and bacteria or both. Fermentation is a process whereby carbohydrates are broken down into alcohols, carbon dioxide or organic acids. It can only occur where these organisms are deprived of oxygen. The type of fermentation that’s important is LACTIC ACID FERMENTATION, this produces many good bacteria and prevents the bad bacteria due to its low ph level. Lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus plantarum, lactobacillus brevis,and Bifidobacteria  lactis and longum are essential for creating a healthy gut and aid digestion of very important vitamins A, C, K and B’s.

MAGNESIUM

THE 8TH MOST ABUNDANT MINERAL ON THE EARTH. THE 4TH MOST ABUNDANT MINERAL IN THE HUMAN BODY.

• 80% of people are missing
• Powerful Anti-Inflammatory
• activates the muscles and nerves
• attached to tap to create energy, without it we don’t have energy!
• helps digest proteins carbs and fats
• help build RNA & DNA
• precursor for neurotransmitters like serotonin
• and much much more