BRAVA Nutrition

Health Protocol

FIBROMYALGIA (PSEUDO)
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. Put in high intensity short bursts (20-60 seconds) of activity during the day to enhance growth hormone release and engage 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).

It is highly recommended that you see a wellness physician, preferably one trained in Functional Medicine.  Request that she/he determine if you have health issues such as: anemia, toxicity, intestinal problems, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, among others, that may be the prime reason for your symptom (i.e., fatigue, tenderness, cognitive problems, etc.) rather than true classic fibromyalgia syndrome.

Dietary Recommendations:

1. Avoid gluten and dairy products.
2. Avoid sugar and hydrogenated oils. Replace sugar with the polyol sugar xylitol.
3. Avoid alcohol consumption and caffeine.
4. Avoid refined and processed foods.
5. Avoid omega 6 oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn and soybean oil.
6. Eat omega 3 anti-inflammatory foods such as salmon, mackerel and tuna.
7. Consume green drinks or fresh vegetable juices.
8. Helpful teas are chamomile, green tea, slippery elm.
9. Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily OR add one heaping tablespoon of PaleoGreens to your favorite drink.
10. Carry PaleoMeal Packets and/or PaleoBars with you to prevent missing meals or snacks.

Supplement Recommendations:

Protocol dependent on actual problem
(ie: thyroid, adrenal, mitochondrial, G.I., anemia, etc.) To support these diagnoses:

Core Protocol
Carnitine Synergy - 4 per day
Lipoic Acid Supreme - 1 per day
B Supreme - 2 per day
Ferrochel - 2 capsules per day
Gastrointestinal Clean Up: Omega Synergy - 2 softgels daily
GI Revive Powder- 2 servings daily

Protocol Dependent Nutritional Supplements

Anemia: Ultra B12-Folate - 1 per day

Hypothyroidism: Thyroid Synergy - 2 capsules per day

Hypoadrenia: Adrenotone Plus - 2 to 4 capsules per day

Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Q Avail 60mg - 2 per day

Additional Supplements Recommended

Magnesium: 500 -1,000 mg per day in divided dosages

(glycinate or malate form preferred)

Malic Acid: 1,200 - 2,400 mg per day in divided dosages

CoQ10: 100 mg twice daily

L-Carnitine: 500 mg two to three times daily

Manganese:  20 mg per day in divided dosages

Cordyceps mycelia (Cordyceps sinensis):  400-600 mg three times per day

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): 50-100 mg three times per day

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for the use of physicians and other licensed health care practioners and intended for physicians and other licensed health care providers to use as a basis for determining whether or not to recommend these products to their patients. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information on this web site is for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. If you feel that medical interventions are necessary, please check with your physician, licensed health care provider, and www.fda.gov Dietary Supplements for further nutritional supplements information.