Fibromyalgia is a chronic muscle syndrome that, according to Michelle Schoffro Cook, Doctor of Natural Medicine, affects "approximately 80% of women between the ages of twenty and fifty." Fibromyalgia is marked by chronic stiffness, pain in the joints, fatigue, headaches, numbness in limbs, irritable bowel syndrome, and sometimes psychological stress. Dr. Cook affirms that a specific cause has yet to be determined as to why people suffer from fibromyalgia, but there is some correlation between the onset of fibromyalgia symptoms and a recent illness, injury or traumatic experience. At this time, no medications are known to cure fibromylagia, but what can help ease symptoms is taking a look at the diet. Eating certain foods seems to positively impact this syndrome and lessen the symptoms. Eating raw fruits and vegetables, foods high in omega-3 fatty acids and drinking lots of pure filtered water can ease the pain fibromyalgia may cause.
Raw Fruits and Vegetables
Raw fruits and vegetables contain lots of antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals that not only boost the immune system but can reduce the muscle cramping many fibromyalgia patients suffer from. The website Energy Effect also states that fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant in rich enzymes which can "help breakdown inflammation, reduce pain and give the body the energy it needs to heal itself."
Water
Water is essential to life. Healthmad.com points out that fibromyalgia patients often experience muscle spasms and cramps. Usually these muscle issues are caused by dehydration. Therefore, drinking pure filtered water regularly is imperative. Water helps rehydrate our cells and assists in the circulation of nutrients to our body. The website Energy Effect also reports that fibromyalgia sufferers need at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day but should limit their water intake at meal times so it does not interfere with their digestion.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Another important nutrient that helps fibromyalgia symptoms are omega-3 fatty acids found in foods such as salmon and raw nuts. Omega-3 fatty acids according to fibromyalgia-symptoms.org "help minimize nerve sensitivity and improve cognition," two areas where fibromyalgia sufferers experience problems.
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