Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Dear Terry, “I have fibromyalgia. I have been to therapy and have learned a lot. But after a recent vacation in Mexico I’m having a flare-up. I have severe pain and stiffness, burning sensations in my muscles and joints, my skin is prickly and I’m extremely tired. I’m going to have a few more therapy sessions but is there anything you can suggest that might help me feel better?” —Nicole C, Austin, TX A. Dear Nicole, You need to support your immune system and reduce any kind of systemic inflammation. I suggest bioavailable curcumin (combined with turmeric oil) which is excellent at reducing inflammation and relieving pain. I recommend a formula that combines curcumin with boswellia, DLPA and nattokinase. Sometimes parasites can abnormally stimulate the immune system and cause flare ups of fibromyalgia, so if you are not 100% sure of the food and drink you consumed while abroad, I’d recommend you consider using a chemotyped plant oil formula of cinnamon, coriander, clove, oregano, peppermint, and savory. These oils have potent anti-parasite activity, yet have demonstrated human safety. Please make sure to use only chemotyped oils (it should say this on the label) to assure safety and effectiveness. Just follow the label directions, taking a higher dose for 2 weeks, then drop to the lowest dose for another 2 weeks. In addition, you may want to review information prepared by Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, who has years of experience in treating chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. His website at www.endfatigue.com has a vast amount of information on the successful treatment of this disease.