Is it Really Fibromyalgia?
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN Millions of individuals silently suffer from widespread pain and fatigue, but seem unable to receive either a clear diagnosis or an effective treatment plan. The reality is that the overlapping symptoms of fibromyalgia and other global pain and fatigue syndromes has led to widespread misdiagnosis and […]
The Importance of Stress Reduction in Whole-Body Maintenance, Wellness, and Prevention of Chronic Disease
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN Busy schedules, demanding occupations, managing children and family life, financial burdens, heavy school loads, planning for a large event such as new move or job, and the never-ending pinging of electronic devices and communications invade our everyday life. The average day in our lives feels more […]
Childhood Trauma, Stress, and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN Traumatic experiences and stressors in childhood have historically been overlooked as predisposing factors in the development of various chronic pain disorders and psychiatric conditions, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the tide is turning as research […]
The New Fibromyalgia: Part 2
Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS In the first part of The New Fibromyalgia, we looked at the history of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). We highlighted how the diagnostic criteria associated with FMS has changed over the years from requiring specific areas of tenderness or pain to diffuse pain as well the many comorbid symptoms and diagnoses, […]
The New Fibromyalgia: Part 1
Dr. Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS Many people book an appointment with a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) as a last resort. Once they have run through the gamut of medical care and experimental treatments and still have not found adequate help, they show up at the Naturopath’s door. Therefore, NDs often are exposed to subclinical and […]