Diet for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

Herbalist Wendy Wilson, on her Herb Talk Live show, suggested the following diet for both chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. As long as 4 months on this diet may be necessary. Symptoms could include depression, not thinking clearly, memory issues, skin issues, chronic fatigue, abnormal muscle blood flow causing you to feel weak, headaches from lack of sleep, or IBS. She suggested staying on a good multivitamin, but eliminate these foods:

• Alcohol
• Artificial Sweeteners
  
• Caffine
• Dairy Products
• Fruit
• Meat and Turkey
  
• Regular Carbohydrates - Only Complex Carbohydrates
• Sugar

Wendy suggested brown rice and raw vegetables. Also suggested is 1 ounce (2 tablesspoons) of organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar, diluted in a little water, just before eating. The vinegar allows your liver and pancreas to rest, since it does not have to produce as much stomach acid, and it rinses the uric acid from the joints. Fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, Kimchi, pickled beets, and dill pickles, are suggested to feed the gut flora to counteract the yeast. Garlic was also recommended to counteract the yeast. Allimax 100% Allicin is the only pure allicin garlic supplement. Allimax kills the deadly MRSA bacteria. An acidolpolus (probiotic) will help colonize the good bacteria, as long as it is not in a dairy product. Dr. Ohhira's 12 Plus Probiotic Formula is widely recognized as the best available.

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See my July 02, 2005, posting - Gout Relief! & How to Listen to Herb Talk Live.