The Fibromyalgia Healing Diet

by Christine Craggs-Hinton

Fibromyalgia is a painful, chronic condition which can result in symptoms such as fatigue, pain, insomnia, IBS or depression. But, our bodies are powerful self-generating organisms, and the right foods stimulate healing of the body's systems at a fundamental level. This new edition of "The Fibromyalgia Healing Diet" looks at the latest research on how to redress nutritional imbalances, including information about osteoporosis, the importance of vitamin D, and the correct balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat for people with fibromyalgia. Although this isn't a calorie-counting diet, a happy side-effect of these guidelines can also be weight loss in people who are overweight.Topics what it means to have fibromyalgia; why diet is important in treating fibromyalgia; essential nutrients; substances to avoid; supplements that may help; a simple detox programme; losing any excess fat - and the toxins that may go with it; and, delicious recipes.As a fibromyalgia sufferer and the author of Living with Fibromyalgia (also for Sheldon Press) Christine Craggs-Hinton says that while measures such as gentle exercise, complementary therapies and pain management techniques may improve your condition, this diet treats the cause of the disease, not just the symptoms, and will help you get your life back again.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Madame Lucretia · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is a waste of time. It quickly contradicts itself, and just gets worse, especially when you get to the recipes. It starts out saying to not eat gluten, and try for low oxalate, but most of the recipes seem to contain oxalate and gluten. Not to mention theyre of the belief you should only drink fancy water. Don't waste your time with the book, it's useless.

[Cherise · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly obvious stuff, although the section on vitamins and supplements should bring my review to 2.5 stars. I was hoping for more vegetarian/vegan recipes. The first half of the book talks about limiting meat, but most of the mains have meat in them.