Effective treatments for fibromyalgia and auto-immune diseases

January 30, 2020

According to WebMd: Fibromyalgia is a lifelong condition that affects about 5 million Americans. People with it have sore, stiff muscles, but nothing odd shows up on X-rays or most lab tests. Doctors diagnose it based on your symptoms and an exam. While fibromyalgia doesn’t damage joints or organs, the constant aches and fatigue can really impact daily life.

The hallmark of fibromyalgia is muscle pain throughout your body. Typically, you’ll also have:

Fatigue
Sleep problems
Anxiety or depression
Joint pain and numbness or tingling

Approximately 3.4 % of women in the United States suffer from fibromyalgia. Women are much more likely to develop fibromyalgia then are men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headache, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome as well as food sensitivities associated with gut dysbiois.

According to “The Fibro Bible” The causes of fibromyalgia is caused by long term stress, poor diet, and irregular sleep cycles. This creates a combination of gut dysbiosis (poor gut flora balance) improper distribution of gasotransmitters such as nitric oxide, and hormonal imbalances leading to chronic inflammation. It is a very similar etiology as chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, and PTSD.

THE EIGHT MAIN FACTORS OF FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia is chronic pain caused by eight separate, yet overlapping causes. The predominant factor that causes pain can and does change based on weather patterns, diet, psychological triggering, sleep, and mitochondrial levels. This variability is why fibromyalgia seems so random. For anyone who has been on a fibro forum or talked to a fibro support group, you have heard stories that are terrifying and make the situation seem bleak.

A woman is diligently practicing yoga. She is feeling better by the day and then suddenly, for no apparent reason the pain is back with a vengeance. She was doing everything “right”. She summoned every bit of will power. Why was the yoga suddenly not helping anymore? This lack of understanding is terrifying and leads many to believe that they are cursed or that the situation is hopeless.

A doctor cured several patients with a special diet. It worked exceptionally for some, but not at all for others. Why?

A body worker made one person feel normal again, but caused the next patient to have an extreme spike in pain. Why?

The simple answer is because there are eight different overlapping causes. Seeing them with clarity will allow you to flexibly adapt. It will help you know what to use to help alleviate pain, when to use it, and when to stop. In most cases all of these mechanisms are at work to a varying degree, but one will play a predominant role and alleviating it will allow the others to follow. Finding that first domino creates a metabolic cascade that increases energy, decreases pain, and improves quality of life.

The Light of Context
To really understand fibromyalgia, imagine trying to renovate a dilapidated house. After years of neglect, it has fallen into disrepair. The windows are broken; the basement is flooded and plants are growing up through the moldy floorboards in the living room. Now imagine that someone has told you that uncomfortable homes are caused by moldy carpets. It’s a perfectly reasonable explanation. You tear up the carpet in the living room and replace it. There is less mold, but no one has repaired the windows or the leaky roof. After a while it starts to rain and the carpet is moldy once more. As a result, you forget the mold and hear from a specialist that in order to maintain a comfortable home the thermostat must be working properly. As a result you crank up the heat, but the house is still flooded and the windows are still broken. Repairing this house seems like an impossible task. This is because no one is looking at the big picture. Without context and an order of operations, most of the effort is wasted. As a result, people honestly believe that there is no cure. This is like deciding that a home can’t be functional because you installed a furnace while the windows were still broken. To make improvements that will last, you would first seal the windows and patch up the roof. After this you could drain off the flooded water, repair the electrical system, tear out damaged wood, hire workers, get materials, install new pipes, and finally a heating system. These stages overlap, yet must be addressed in the correct order or else it can lead to relapse. The stages address the following conditions in sequential order.
1. Lymphatic dysregulation and biofilms
2. Gut Dysbiosis
3. Nitric Oxide Dysregulation Associated with Elevated Cortisol
4. Prostaglandin Dysregulation and Platelet Adhesion
5. Mitochondrial Myopathy
6. Venous insufficiency
7. Due to Low DHEA’s /HPA-Thyroid Dysregulation
8. Dysregulation of ACTH and Cortisol Associated with Lumbar Pain and Low Body Temperature

Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness Inc. offers 1 hour comprehensive examination to determine what stages you may be at and addressed accordingly by treatment strategy and therapy to relieve pain, improve sleep and digestion, increase energy level and improve your overall quality of life.

Here is a recent testimonial from a patient:

Lotus Springs Acupuncture and Wellness Inc. specializes in fibromyalgia treatment. The acupuncturist and owner, Dan Clark has a fibromyalgia program that includes herbs, acupuncture treatments and knowledge. This fibromyalgia treatment program has changed my life! I began treatment three months ago with a 10 point daily pain level and poor energy. Today I am pain free most of the time. After 25 years of painful suffering with fibromyalgia I recommend you give Dan and his fibromyalgia treatment program a try. Catherine Kelsey

Call to schedule your one hour examination to see if Lotus Spring Acupuncture can help at 385-498-3914

Lotus Spring Acupuncture and Wellness Inc., the best restorative acupuncture clinic in American Fork, UT, USA is dedicated to providing valuable information about Traditional Chinese Medicine’s solutions to Naturally Restore Lungs Function.

The Link Between Lung Health and Nerve Growth

Have you ever thought about how the air we breathe affects more than just our lungs? It turns out, your lungs are super important not just for breathing but also for keeping your brain and nerves healthy.

Imagine your body is like a car engine, and oxygen is the fuel that keeps everything running smoothly. Without enough fuel, things start to break down. Well, the same goes for your body—without enough oxygen, your brain and nerves might not work as well as they should.

Did You Know?

Did you know that just a 1% drop in oxygen saturation can impair cognitive performance by up to 10%? Imagine you’re hiking up a high mountain, where the air is thin and oxygen is scarce. You might experience brain fog and find it hard to think clearly—this is because your brain needs a steady supply of oxygen to stay sharp. But it’s not just about high-altitude hikes. Oxygen affects your daily life in surprising ways:

Feeling Dizzy After Standing Up Quickly: Ever stood up too fast and felt lightheaded? This happens because your brain isn’t getting enough oxygen for a moment.
Struggling with Focus During a Tough Workout: If you’re working out intensely and feel like your concentration is slipping, it might be due to lower oxygen levels in your body.
Waking Up Groggy: If you have sleep apnea, you might wake up feeling tired because your body wasn’t getting enough oxygen during the night.

“Inhale and Exhale to Stay Calm”: Ever notice in movies how characters are told to breathe deeply to stay calm? This is because deep breathing helps get more oxygen to your brain, which can help clear your mind and improve focus.

What Happens If You Don’t Get Enough Oxygen?

If your lungs aren’t doing their job properly and your blood isn’t getting enough oxygen, you might face some serious problems:

Fatigue: Feeling tired all the time because your body isn’t getting the energy it needs.
Shortness of Breath: Struggling to breathe easily, even when you’re at rest.
Cognitive Issues: Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions.
Headaches: Frequent headaches due to low oxygen levels in the brain.
Mood Changes: Feeling more irritable or down than usual, as oxygen levels affect your mood.

How Lung Health Supports Nerve Growth and Brain Function

Okay, let’s break this down into simpler terms. Think of your lungs as a big air pump. Their job is to take in oxygen from the air and put it into your blood. This oxygen-rich blood travels all over your body, including to your brain and nerves.

Brain Power: Your brain needs a lot of oxygen to think clearly and learn new things. Healthy lungs make sure your brain gets the oxygen it needs to stay sharp.
Nerve Growth: Just like plants need water to grow, your nerves need oxygen to stay healthy and grow. With enough oxygen, your nerves can work properly and repair themselves.
Memory and Learning: Good oxygen levels help you remember things and learn new skills more easily.

Tips to Keep Your Lungs Healthy and Boost Oxygen Delivery

1. Breathing Exercises

What to Do: Try deep breathing exercises like diaphragmatic breathing. Breathe in deeply through your nose, letting your belly expand, and then slowly exhale through your mouth.

Why It Works: Deep breathing helps improve lung capacity and oxygen flow. Aim for 5-10 minutes of deep breathing exercises twice a day.

2.Stay Hydrated

What to Do: Drink plenty of water throughout the day—about 8 glasses (2 liters) daily.

Why It Works: Water helps keep mucus thin and easier to expel, improving lung function.

3.Eat Lung-Friendly Foods

What to Do: Include foods rich in antioxidants, like berries, apples, and leafy greens. Omega-3 rich foods like fish and flaxseeds are also great.

Why It Works: These foods help reduce inflammation and support lung health. Try to eat at least one serving of these foods daily.