Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Regression analysis showed a significant negative correlation between adherence to the Mediterranean diet [PREDIMED-14] and severity of fibromyalgia [FIQR scores] and PREDIMED-14 scores and level of pain [NRS scores] (P= 0.0216 and P= 0.0018, respectively). (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Evaluating data from 9 RCT studies assessing changes in fibromyalgia patient’s pain symptoms as a result of vitamin D supplementation show that supplementation may have beneficial effects for musculoskeletal pain in subjects with 25OHD deficiency. (more…)
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study demonstrated that cannabis can have a significant benefit in reducing the pain and improving the quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Relative to the control group, patients with fibromyalgia found that music therapy reduced their perception of pain. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weekly 2-hour workshops in meditation awareness training significantly improved fibromyalgia symptoms in the seventy-four participating subjects compared to the control group participants. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with fibromyalgia had statistically significant lower levels of vitamin D and decreased bone density compared to control the control group. Those with vitamin D levels of 20 nanograms/mL or less also had significantly impaired short memory, mood and sleep disturbances, restless leg syndrome and rapid heart beat compared to those with vitamin D levels above 20 nanograms/mL.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A combination of music vibration and acupuncture stimulation significantly reduced fibromyalgia scores and quality of life scores in participating subjects compared to placebo.
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Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A medical study suggests there is a strong link between bowel function and the pain associated with fibromyalgia. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Out of 20 fibromyalgic patients, those who supplemented with 300 mg of Enzyme CoQ10 for 40 days, experienced a 52 % reduction in pain, a 47% reduction in fatique, and a 44% reduction in morning tiredness compared to placebo. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research with 20 fibromyalgia patients given 300 mg of CoQ10 per day, fibromyalgia symptoms were decreased by 49% and headaches reduced by 39%. (more…)
