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The Fibromyalgia Flax Seed Connection
By Jane Thompson
Some people believe that everything we put inside our mouths can both nourish us and promote better well being or actively do us harm. For people who are suffering from chronic conditions, such as fibromyalgia, it is very important to pay attention to your diet. If you’re suffering from fibromyalgia flax seeds added to your diet are one good way to lessen the severity of your symptoms and improve your energy level and stamina.
Fibromyalgia is one of the conditions that still leave experts, scientists and doctors perplexed. Up to now, they haven't discovered the cause of this condition, and do not know how to treat or cure it directly. Suffers of fibromyalgia have to actively manage the symptoms of the condition if they want to lead normal and productive lives.
Common symptoms of fibromyalgia
Unlike some viral and bacterial infections, you just don't wake up one day with fibromyalgia. Many believe that this condition is progressive. It grows and develops slowly over time.
At first you may feel tired and sluggish, next you might have problems with your bowels. After a while, unexplained pain may crop up in some of part of your body. Then, after you take medication for the symptoms, you feel ok and energetic. But before long, your symptoms show up again.
At first, both patient and doctor mistake these symptoms as being different separate ailments. It’s usually only after several years of pain and fatigue, and check ups that a diagnosis of fibromyalgia is given.
Fibromyalgia usually affects people who are between 25 – 55 with the average age being 45. The majority of suffers are women. In order for your doctor to determine that what you are suffering from is fibromyalgia, 11 of 18 specified tender points in your neck, back and other parts of the body should feel painful or tender when touched or pressed.
Aside from severe and chronic pain, fibromyalgia brings with it a general feeling of malaise and fatigue. It can be very difficult to perform daily tasks. A ten-minute walk can be too much to bear for some people with fibromyalgia.
One of the hardest parts about fibromyalgia is that those around you might feel that you are overacting and that your pain threshold is just too low. Your boss, friends or even family members might find it very difficult to understand how bad you really are feeling.
Some other symptoms of this ailment are depression, mood swings, headaches, bowel problems, sleeping disorders and facial pain.
Fibromyalgia and diet
So, thinking back to
the beginning of the article when we mentioned that diet is extremely important for fibromyalgia sufferers this includes water intake. It is really important that you drink at least the recommended 8 glasses of water a day, preferably more. Dehydration usually causes fatigue and headaches; two symptoms of fibromyalgia, so staying hydrated is vital.
You also need to ensure that you eat a healthy diet every day. Incorporate green leafy vegetables, fish rich in essential fatty acids and fruits. Stay away from caffeine-rich food and beverages and eliminate or minimize your intake of fried and fatty food. As much as possible, limit your intake of processed food too as these foods can contain hidden excesses of salt, sugar and preservatives.
Fibromyalgia and flax seed
Adding flax seed, either as oil, supplements or ground is a useful addition to a fibromyalgia diet. Try adding three tablespoons of flax seed oil or ground flax seed to your food daily. You can drizzle the oil over salad or add the ground flax seed to cereals or fruit. Alternatively you can buy flax seed oil in capsule form.
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Flax seeds are really rich in essential fatty acids, containing Alpha Linolenic-Acid. Fatty acids are essential for a healthy body, but many people don’t get enough of them. They are not substances that we naturally produce so we need to ensure our diet contains sufficient amounts. Another good source of essential fatty acids can also be found in fish.
Once ingested, the body converts the fatty acids into prostaglandin’s, a type of hormone that helps in minimizing pain caused by the inflammation of muscles, joints and ligaments.
Its not just omega 3 that flax seed is rich in, it also contains lignans which are effective anti-oxidants. Lignans help to increase energy and boost the immune system.
As you can see in targeting the symptoms of fibromyalgia, flax seeds can be a really effective addition to your diet. Article Source: http://www.NewArticlesOnline.com Sign up for Jane Thompson's free Fibromyalgia newsletter - Overflowing with easy to implement methods to help you discover more about Fibromyalgia Flax.
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