Fibromyalgia (FM) Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by widespread pain. It is also associated with heightened pain response to normal pressure. While one of the main characteristics of Fibromyalgia is widespread pain, many people with FM also suffer from fatigue, sleep, memory, GI distress, and mood issues. Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. It is…
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Connecting Gut Dysfunction with Fibromyalgia
TOP 11 Inflammatory Markers
One of the most common factors of chronic pain is underlying inflammation. Along with Chronic pain, almost every chronic disease has some level of inflammation associated with it. Inflammatory lab markers can show you and your clinician a lot about how your body is holding onto excessive inflammation, which can cause issues if inflammation does not get resolved over the…
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Best Supplements: Top Five Overall
Did you know that 75% of Americans have 1 or more nutrient deficiencies? Thankfully in mid-2021 things are getting back to normal and the hyper-focus of immune health has shifted more to general wellness and getting and staying healthy. But what does healthy mean? To me, true wellness means you are eating a nutrient-rich diet, getting routine exercise, prioritizing sleep,…
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Expert Interview: Drs. Robert and Natalie Fredrickson Inspire Hope in Chronic Pain Sufferers with Functional Nutrition
Now, let’s start the official interview! It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story? How did you get to where you are today? (Dr. Natalie speaking) We met in chiropractic school where we were both specializing in sports medicine and soft tissue injuries. After graduating, we went on…
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Glutamate and chronic pain, what’s the link?
Did you know that widespread chronic pain is associated with higher levels of glutamate from the diet?? Glutamate are excitatory neurotransmitters and found in receptors all along the pain pathway, including the peripheral nervous system (PNS), the spinal column, and pain processing areas of the brain. Glutamate plays a critical role in normal pain transmission and abnormal pain sensitization. Central…
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