FIBROMYALGIA (CLASSIC)
Nutritional Support Protocol
Lifestyle Recommendations:
1. Avoid stress and extra obligations.
2. Work with your doctor on a balanced exercise program that includes wearing a pedometer to ensure
that you collect steps and move more, putting in high intensity short bursts (20-60 seconds) of activity during the day to enhance growth hormone release and engaging in resistance training that works all major muscle groups (work each group at least 2 times a week).
3. Avoid corticosteroids and NSAIDS (if possible).
4. Avoid alcohol consumption and caffeine.
Dietary Recommendations:
1. Avoid gluten and dairy products.
2. Avoid sugar and hydrogenated oils. Replace sugar with the polyol sugar xylitol.
3. Avoid refined and processed foods.
4. Avoid omega 6 oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn and soybean oil.
5. Eat omega 3 anti-inflammatory foods such as salmon, mackerel and sardines.
6. Consume green drinks or fresh vegetable juices.
7. Helpful teas are chamomile, green tea, slippery elm.
8. Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily OR add one heaping tablespoon of PaleoGreens and PaleoReds to your favorite drink.
9. Carry PaleoMeal Packets and/or PaleoBars with you throughout the day to prevent missing meals or snacks.
Supplement Recommendations:
In addition to the core nutrient program recommended by your Health Care Professional and/or from the results of your most recent Designs for Health Metabolic Profile:
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