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Dr. Gordon Pedersen Ph.D.
Director of The
Institute of Alternative Medicine
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| Fibromyalgia is the
diagnosis doctors give when autoimmune symptoms develop at the
same time the patient suffers from sore joints, painful
muscles, disturbed microcirculation, chronic fatigue, impaired
immunity, sleep disorders, and a reduced level of energy.
(Lancet, 1992). It is difficult to identify the causes,
triggers and origins of Fibromyalgia, and is often
misdiagnosed. But make no mistake the disability is
progressive and destructive especially to the high proportion
of women that develop
Fibromyalgia. |
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| Symptoms of Fibromyalgia:
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- Chronic fatigue
- Abnormally high pain
sensitivity especially in the muscles, and joints
(arthritis)
- Insomnia or unrefreshing
sleep
- Chronic stiffness especially
in the shoulders, back and neck
- Reduced levels of Human
Growth Hormone
- Reduced levels of ATP
(Adenosine triphosphate) resulting in low or no
energy
- Hormone and endocrine
imbalances
- Chronic toxin accumulation
from the skin, lungs, intestines, blood stream and
brain
- Depressed immune function and
activity
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| *The above symptoms
can decrease immunity and allow or cause fibromyalgia to
worsen, producing additional symptoms that include:
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- Depression and personality
changes(6)
- PreMenstrual Syndrome
(11,)
- Tension and migraine
headaches (12)
- Muscle trauma, and
deconditioning (16)
- Anxiety, sleep disorders
(62), vertigo, apathy, mood swings and memory loss
- Autoimmune disorders like
chemical hypersensitivity, asthma, lupus and
arthritis
- Irritability
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Opportunistic bacterial,
viral and parasite infections
- Chronic fatigue immune
deficiency
- Irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS) and leaky bowel syndrome
- Myofacial pain
syndrome
- Hypoglycemia and inability to
burn fat
- Intestinal and food
allergies
- Possibly a traumatic
emotional or physical shock triggers the manifestation of
fibromyalgia.
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The exact cause
of fibromyalgia is not known, but there are numerous
contributing factors that seem to trigger the onset of
debilitating symptoms. Any one of these contributing factors
may or may not be able to cause fibromyalgia on its own, but
the theory is that there is some factor that causes an
autoimmune response and the body’s immune system responds
abnormally by attacking normal tissues. In order for this to
happen the immune system is not identifying normal tissues
properly. This means the immune system or it ability to
identify normal tissue has been damaged, or normal tissue has
been damaged and no longer function normally. Either way an
immune response is mobilized and the normal tissue will be
destroyed as if it were a disease.
The results of this
continual immune assault begins with pain wherever the body is
being attacked. The most common places for autoimmune attacks
occur in the muscles, soft tissues, joints or any cell that is
identified as a foreigner to the body. This includes brain
cells. When the immune system damages these tissues
sufficiently, it produces diseases like arthritis, irritable
bowel disease and chronic fatigue syndrome. |
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| Because the body is
at war with itself, the true cause of fibromyalgia must be
something that causes the body’s immune system to attack
normal tissues. In order for this to occur one or more of the
following must occur: | |
1. Normal immune
cells that identify normal tissue have become damaged
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Normal immune cells are sending improper messages
3. The
receptor sites on normal tissues have been damaged and cannot
receive proper messages
4. Normal tissues are not sending
or receiving normal messages
5. Immune factors that
communicate normal or attack status have been adversely
affected
6. Something damaged the immune system,
communicating immune factors, or normal tissue receptor sites
and is continuing to interfere with normal immunity. |
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As the number of
contributing factors increase, the symptoms of fibromyalgia
increase until the body becomes weaker and less able to
identify self from non-self. Ultimately, the burden of
multiple problems decimate normal immune function, until the
body can no longer suppress the symptoms of fibromyalgia. It
is interesting to note that wherever the body is weakest the
symptoms become strongest. For this reason each fibromyalgia
patient suffers in different places. The scientific community
will continue to discover more specific causes for auto immune
disorders but at present there are four significant factors
that have been proven to cause fibromyalgia like symptoms,
they are:
1. Viral infections
2. Parasite infestations
3. Bacterial infections
4. Intestinal yeast infections
The viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections can
trigger autoimmune and hypersensitive reactions that may lead
to auto immune responses, but in most cases the human body is
only exposed to that infector a single time. The body can
usually defend itself and eliminate the disease or suppress
all the symptoms. If there is only one exposure the pathogen
will be suppressed or it will mutate and become a different
manifestation. This is important because the intestinal yeast
infection can cause autoimmune disease that has similar
symptoms continuously, indicating that it is probably the
primary cause of fibromyalgia. A closer scientific review
demonstrates support for this theory. |
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Intestinal Yeast
(candida albicans) produces the following toxins, which could
be responsible for the symptoms and causes of Fibromyalgia.
1. Ethanol- an alcohol of intoxication mutates immune
cells (165)
2. Acetaldehyde 6 times more potent than
ethanol, cell mutation (167)
3. Tyramine interferes with
immune function (179)
4. Canditoxin interferes with and
reduces immunity (180)
5. Proteinase increases candida
potency (187)
6. Glycoprotein toxin interferes with immune
function (201)
7. Polysaccharride proteins reduces
immunity (178)
8. Histamine reduces immunity (111)
*Cyclosporin is a drug given to patients that have
received transplants. It prevents the rejection of the
transplant by reducing the function and activity of the immune
system. With reduced immunity the transplant is able to live
and function within the body. Cyclosporin has numerous adverse
side effects including, chronic fatigue, muscle and joint
pain, opportunistic infections due to lowered immunity, low
energy, autoimmunity and a host of others that mimic the
definition of fibromyalgia. The important thing is that the
source of cyclosporin is a fungus found in Norway that is very
similar to candida albicans (yeast). Make no mistake one of
the primary causes of autoimmune syndromes like Fibromyalgia
comes from fungus cyclosporin or candida albicans (intestinal
yeast). |
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| Yeast (candida
albicans) is a microscopic fungus that lives in warm moist
areas like the skin, intestines, and vagina. It competes for
space by secreting toxins; for example penicillin is a fungus
that secretes a toxin that kills bacteria. Sugars feed yeast
and make it grow, for example bread requires yeast flour and
sugar to grow (rise). In the making of bread, if you forget to
add sugar, the bread will not grow. As you can see sugar feeds
yeast and it grows inside your intestines much like it rises
in the mixing bowl. in the process of growing, yeast and sugar
produce gases or toxins. Ethanol and acetaldehyde are two of
the most toxic gasses produced from candida albicans, and they
cause fatigue, drowsiness, depression, tissue damage, and
impaired mental function similar to intoxication.
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Acetaldehyde and
Ethanol have been proven to cause the following:
1. Immune
cell membrane defects
resulting in abnormal immune cell
shape, thus impairing normal tissue identification. The
mutation is passed on through during immune cell reproduction.
This interferes with intestinal absorption, excretion and
function.
2. Enzyme destruction resulting in impaired
detoxification, tissue destruction, impaired digestion,
chronic fatigue, and pain.
3. Abnormal hormone response
resulting in PMS, inability to loose fat, depression,
emotional distress, personality disorders, and mood swings. |
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| Reversing the Cause of Fibromyalgia
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Most fibromyalgia
treatments merely treat the symptoms and never address the
cause.
Fibromyalgia is an autoimmune problem and the cause
of the autoimmunity must be stopped and reversed if a cure is
to be achieved. Since ethanol and acetaldehyde have been shown
to cause autoimmune responses and promote the growth of
abnormal immune cells, these toxins must be eliminated.
Note: The following do not heal or cure any type of
disease. Only the body can heal itself. However it is a well
known fact that when the body is given the proper nutrients to
feed, cleanse, and protect itself, it then has the ability to
bring itself into balance and combat the cause of autoimmunity
and help restore proper immune function and wellness. |
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| The following steps
will combat the cause of autoimmunity and help restore proper
immune function and wellness.
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FloraGuard™
contains over ten billion active cultures of the following:
lactobacillus acidophilus, bifodobacterium bifidum,
lactobacillus bulgarius, bifidobacterium longum, and
streptococcus thermophilus.
These healthy intestinal
flora are the primary tools for destroying candida and
restoring normal intestinal absorption and immune function.
Good flora works by secreting toxins that kill candida
albicans. As candida retreats, the good flora re-establishes
its intestinal domain. This results in a reduction of the
yeast and the toxins it produces, which include ethanol and
acetaldehyde. By killing off the yeast and the toxins it
produces, the following benefits result:
A reduction in
immune cell wall mutation, which reduces autoimmune responses,
which results in no more abnormal shaped immune cells being
reproduced. As the immune cells take two weeks to reproduce
normal cells, the body will cleanse for two weeks and then
rebuild steadily. Digestive gas bloating and irritability
should subside first, followed by a reduction in muscle and
joint pain, followed by a reduction in chemical sensitivities,
followed by a continual strengthening of the immune system,
followed by improved health and vigor and vitality.
This is the most important step in arresting the
production and replication of abnormal immune cells. This
stops the cause of the autoimmune response.
FloraGuard™ should be taken on an empty stomach
(which is three hours after you eat or one-half hour before
you eat) twice a day for the first month, after which it can
be taken once a day, or as needed. In severe conditions it can
be taken three times a day, and in mild cases it can control
symptoms with once a day dosing. |
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AgeGuard®
contains amino acids in their most concentrated and
isolated free forms. These amino acids and proteins are
beneficial for promoting strong muscles, rejuvenating organs,
and normalizing metabolism.
AgeGuard®
Contains human
growth hormone (HGH) releasers. HGH improves immune function,
muscle mass, bone density, energy, sleep, mood, vision, and
the appearance of hair and skin. Revitalizes body systems to
relieve run-down condition and combat symptoms of aging. |
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| 3. Antioxidants, Phtonutrients, Daily Vitamins, and
Minerals | |
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LiquiGuard™
Contains over 130 nutrients including vitamins, minerals,
Phytonutrients, antioxidants, amino acid blend, and an immune
enhancing blend that provides the body with the needed
nutrients from natural and concentrated sources. Those people
who have severe problems would want to start with
DailyGuard® for the first month and then switch to the
LiquiGuard. This is due to the 12 grms of natural sugars in
the
LiquiGuard™. |
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| 4. Immune Boosting Agents
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BioGarlic®
contains garlic which is an antioxidant, anti viral,
antibacterial, anti inflammatory and it stimulates the immune
system by increasing NK cells, lymphocytes, cytotoxic T cells,
and improving cardiovascular and immune function.
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a. Stop eating
refined sugars, fruit sugars, and start eating stevia or
saccharin.
b. Stop eating milk sugars and dairy
products
c. Avoid eating red meats, yeast, and
caffeine
d. Avoid taking birth control pills , alcohol, and
tobacco
e. Stop taking antibiotics for the
problem |
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| 6. Follow the ESSENCE of Healthy Living, where each
letter in the word ESSENCE stands for a healthy principle to
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a. Eat correctly
b. Sleep 8 hours nightly
c. Supplement where there is
a deficiency
d. Exercise and stretch daily
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Naturally hydrate with water (8 glasses daily)
f.
Cleanse
the intestines and restore good flora daily
g. Eliminate
harmful behavior (like smoking
etc |
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VIVA Green Barley®
contains; cold processed green barley that provides natures best nutrients, antioxidants, chlorophyll, and cleanses
the intestines and the blood stream. |
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VIVA Cleanse Tea™
This mild natural laxative softens stool and improves
peristalsis, which readily detoxifies the intestines and
reduces the burden of constipation and intestinal toxins. It
should not be used during times of diarrhea or loose
stools.
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Optional Drug
Therapy Diflucan is an antifungal drug that is prescribed for
toenail fungus. It works to kill the intestinal yeast. Even
though the drug can be prescribed for 6 - 12 months, it kills
the intestinal fungus so well that it only needs to be taken
for two weeks. The only patients that need this drug are those
that are so fatigued that they are only able to get out of bed
and function for three hours a day. |
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| Expect a dramatic
cleansing of the yeast that usually results in a flu-like
illness that lasts about two weeks, after which a steady
return to good health begins. This return to good health takes
at least one month for mild cases, three to six months for
moderate cases and six to nine months for severe cases.
Remember you are killing a yeast infection that took years or
decades to develop. Because of this it may take months to
return to a normal function. Virtually everyone that uses this
protocol experiences significant benefit and about half of the
patients progress to a point where they function normally
without symptoms. At this point it takes small continuous
preventive amounts of these behaviors and supplements to keep
functioning normally. |
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1. Lancet,
340(8827), 1992
2. Adv Exp Med Biol, 398, 373-379, 1996
3. Medical Hypothesis 44,369-378, 1995
4. Rheumatic
Disease Clinics of NOrth America 22(2), 219-243 1996
5.
Current Opinion in Rheumatology 7(2),127-135, 1995
6.
Clinical Rheumatology 15(3)283-286, 1996
7. Archives of
Phys Med Rehab, 44, 369-378, 1995
Copyright
Dr. Gordon Pedersen 2001 |
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| There have been so
many people who have told us after reading the article and
getting on the program that for the first time they understand
what is happening to them and what they need to do to bring
balance and health back into their lives. The most common
description of what these people feel is HOPE! They now have
hope for a better life and a brighter future.
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