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Fibromyalgia is a multifaceted condition that can be related to hundreds of different metabolic problems. Many cases are linked to hormone dysfunctions, most notably low thyroid function and low vitamin D function. Dr. Kather herself used to suffer from fibromyalgia, but through changes in her supplements, hormones, and diet, she has mitigated this miserable, painful condition. Her current health regimen includes:
Replenishment of hormone deficiencies:
- Thyroid: T1, T2, T3, T4, with Armour Thyroid 180mg chewed
- Vitamin D cholecalciferol: 20,000 IU a day
- Progesterone during luteal phase of cycle
- DHEA during follicular phase of cycle with Ageless Prime
- Testosterone during follicular phase of cycle
- Pregnenolone
- melatonin
Avoiding and minimizing foods that increase inflammation like:
- saturated fat
- pasta
- white rice
- sugary foods
- corn chips
- potatoes
- breads
- cookies
- soda
- bananas
- cake
- corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup
Increasing intake of anti-inflammatory foods:
- purified fish oil
- berries, almonds, walnuts
- wild-caught salmon
- fresh apples, oranges, pears, grapefruit
Other supplements for her personal metabolic deficiencies:
- resveratrol
- alpha lipoic acid
- quercetin
- Tabata-style exercise
- CoQ10: 100 to 300 mg a day
- Iodoral potassium iodine/iodide to support thyroid & breasts
- Magnesium citrate
- Creatine
- Hydroxymethyl butyrate, diindolemethane, potassium, manganese