Fibromyalgia and The Garlic Remedy

 What is Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.

Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Sometimes symptoms begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no single triggering event. … Women are much more likely to develop fibromyalgia than are men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, joint disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medications can help control symptoms. Exercise, relaxation and stress-reduction measures may also help.  

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia symptoms include widespread body pain, fatigue, poor sleep and mood problems. But all of these symptoms are common to many other conditions. And because fibromyalgia symptoms can occur alone or along with other conditions, it can take time to tease out which symptom is caused by what problem. To make things even more confusing, fibromyalgia symptoms can come and go over time. That's why it can take a long time to go from fibromyalgia symptoms to a fibromyalgia diagnosis. No specific test for fibromyalgia.

 Fibromyalgia can't be easily confirmed or ruled out through a simple laboratory test. Your doctor can't detect it in your blood or see it on an X-ray. Instead, fibromyalgia appears to be linked to changes in how the brain and spinal cord process pain signals. Because there is no test for fibromyalgia, your doctor must rely solely on your group of symptoms to make a diagnosis. In the American College of Rheumatology guidelines for diagnosing fibromyalgia, one of the criteria is widespread pain throughout your body for at least three months. "Widespread" is defined as pain on both sides of your body, as well as above and below your waist.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia/basics/definition/con-20019243

 

a- Commentary: Would frequent colds/flu, allergies, exposure to toxins and use of Rx and o-t-c drugs constitute a physical trauma to the body similar to a fractured bone?

Relaxation and stress-reduction measures may help; could increased holistic methods (exercise, herbs, meditation, etc.) help reduce stress/nervous-system symptoms to the point on less medication?      

For joint disorders: American College of Rheumatology … cayenne pepper or crushed garlic can boost the immune system. https://books.google.com/books?id=NZYU0pNnvtQC&pg=PA101&dq=american+college+of+rheumatology+garlic+and+fibromyalgia&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAGoVChMI1fjg5NHRyAIVCtljCh1kygh-#v=onepage&q=american%20college%20of%20rheumatology%20garlic%20and%20fibromyalgia&f=false [P.101 Treatment Options & Outlook]

Cause of Fibromyalgia

No one knows what causes fibromyalgia; however ...  people with it may have abnormal levels of Substance P, a chemical that helps transmit and amplify pain signals to and from the brain. Persons with fibromyalgia it is as though the volume control is turned up too high in the brains’ pain processing areas. https://books.google.com/books?id=NZYU0pNnvtQC&pg=PA101&dq=american+college+of+rheumatology+garlic+and+fibromyalgia&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAGoVChMI1fjg5NHRyAIVCtljCh1kygh-#v=onepage&q=american%20college%20of%20rheumatology%20garlic%20and%20fibromyalgia&f=false  [P101 Risk Factors & Preventative Measures]

Substance P is a small peptide that's released when the nervous system is stimulated. It's involved in the regulation of the pain threshold (the point at which sensation is perceived as pain). Increased levels of substance P can make nerves more sensitive to pain and heighten the awareness of pain. Research suggests that some people with fibromyalgia may have elevated levels of substance P.

Substance P often functions as a neurotransmitter, which means that it communicates signals from one brain cell to another. It's one of several neurotransmitters believed to be dysregulated in fibromyalgia.  https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-substance-p-715867

b-Commentary: My understanding: Substance P is a vital chemical necessary for brain functioning; which signals the hormone-making organs to generate this chemical that affects the delicate balance of the nervous/pain system; Right?

IF indeed garlic has the ability to balance all body systems and fortify all organs … the questions shift to who, what, when, how’s of a garlic remedy?  Why; because rather contend with the smell that cures vs synthetic treatments that kill!

The Garlic Remedy                                                                                                                       Garlic can relieve fibromyalgia inflammation … there's overwhelming evidence that garlic can block the enzymes that bring on inflammation thus giving relief to those who suffer from ailments like arthritis and asthma. For many years, experts have known that a large number of pro-inflammatory but new evidence has turned this idea on its head, lending credence to the theory that many of the conditions associated with fibromyalgia are of an inflammatory nature. But anti-inflammatory drugs can be hard on the liver and digestive tract, so it's important to find another way to fight off inflammation.

Garlic has been shown to not only relieve inflammation, but can eradicate the bugs that can bring on colds and flu, stomach viruses, yeast infections, tuberculosis, and botulism. The herb has also been demonstrated to reduce levels of the chemical that make your body friendly to certain viruses, such as HIV. Using garlic cytokines (proteins excreted by cells in the immune system) are found in chronic fatigue syndrome patients. Until now, scientists weren't convinced that fibromyalgia patients experienced a similar inflammatory response, can therefore result in a lower viral load. Garlic is also known to promote good heart health and may also lower your risk profile for certain cancers. https://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/hold-your-breath.html

When you are suffering from a hormonal imbalance, inflammation can occur, disrupting your body’s processes. Garlic can reduce that inflammation, helping hormones so they do not have to overcompensate for those cellular changes.  https://www.thedailymeal.com/healthy-eating/foods-can-help-balance-your-hormones-naturally-0/slide-7

Inflammation is an immune response to injury or infection causes pain, redness, heat, and swelling in affected area.http://assets.escardio.org/assets/Presentations/OTHER2011/Summer_School/201-Hansson.pdf.

Garlic is the first herb on the list when any dangerous infection is present. For any infection, anywhere in the body, garlic can and should be taken internally; Garlic one of the most useful remedies for inflammation is a very powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and anti pathogen substance. It is the heavy artillery when it comes to destroying any type of infection. http://www.all4naturalhealth.com/anti-inflammatory-herbs.html.

Garlic alone can provide us with over two hundred unusual chemicals that have the capability of protecting the human body from a wide variety of diseases. Balancing and fortifying all systems and organs Garlic is a scientifically proven panacea for the human body. https://thehealthalert.blogspot.com/2017/06/spots-on-liver-severe-spinal-stenosis.html      

The TONIC Nutritional Garlic Supplement contains the power of raw garlic without the harsh garlic residue. It’s proven to prevent colds/flu [disease] without the lethal side-effects of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

The unique combination of organic ingredients makes The TONIC an effective liquid supplement that enables the body to repair itself creating Good Health Naturally. 

This is not medicine or medical advice. Consult your health-care professional for diagnosis and treatment of all health concerns.

 

Multiple Sclerosis and Tonic Herbs

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a potentially debilitating disease in which your body's immune system eats away at the protective sheath (myelin) that covers your nerves. Damage to myelin causes interference in the communication between your brain, spinal cord and other areas of your body. This condition may result in deterioration of the nerves themselves, a process that's not reversible.

 

Symptoms vary widely, depending on the amount of damage and the nerves that are affected. People with severe cases of multiple sclerosis may lose the ability to walk or speak clearly. Multiple sclerosis can be difficult to diagnose early in the course of the disease because symptoms often come and go — sometimes disappearing for months. Symptoms may include: Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs; Partial or complete loss of central vision, usually in one eye, often with pain during eye movement (optic neuritis); Double vision or blurring of vision; Tingling or pain in parts of your body; Electric-shock sensations that occur with certain head movements; Tremor, lack of coordination or unsteady gait; Slurred speech; Fatigue; Dizziness; Heat sensitivity is common in people with multiple sclerosis. Small increases in body temperature can trigger or worsen symptoms.                                                                                                 

 

Multiple sclerosis has no cure. However, treatments may help treat MS attacks, manage symptoms and reduce progress of the disease. Symptoms of vary depending on the location of affected nerve fibers. Some people have a benign form of multiple sclerosis. In this form of the disease, the condition remains stable and often doesn't progress to serious forms of MS after the initial attack.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/DS00188

Garlic is a very powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and anti pathogen tonic herb. It is the heavy artillery when it comes to destroying any type of infection. Garlic naturally balances and fortifies all body-systems and all body-organs. The immune system was designed to coordinate and execute the removal of disease causing bacterium virus and heavy metal toxins – Protecting the body. Preventing Disease. Excerpt from Barks Herbs Roots Twigs-The Earth Pharmacy©

http://thehealthalert.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-antibiotics-work.html

http://thehealthalert.blogspot.com/2012/02/elixirs-snake-oils-tonics.html

Multiple Sclerosis has recently come to be considered an autoimmune disease – a disease in which the body does not recognize its own cells and produces antibodies against them. In MS tests reveal the specific antibodies attacking the myelin cover of the nerve fibers.                                           

The term multiple sclerosis (MS) comes from the multiple areas of scarring (sclerosis) that represent many patches of demyelination in the nervous system. Communication between the brain and other parts of the body is disrupted. It is an unpredictable disease and its symptoms may mysteriously occur and then disappear.

The pathogenesis of MS remains unknown. Although inflammation, demyelination and axonal injury are all involved, the primary pathogenic process is not clear. On-the-job exposure to organic solvent, heavy metals and toxins may increase one's risk of developing MS. There are numerous testimonials supporting the replacement of the common dental mercury (amalgam) filling in MS patients with drastic improvement in their health status.

Infection with a bacteria known as C. pneumoniae may increase the risk of developing MS. Recently, a new microbe, named Nanobacteria, has come under suspicion as a trigger for MS, as well as other illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and kidney stones.

Viruses have long been studied for their relationship to MS. Recent research in Norway proposed a trigger connection between exposure to a virus such as Epstein-Barr at a critical age - between thirteen and twenty - and the development of the disease. Immunization with the synthetic hepatitis B vaccine may also be associated with an increased risk of developing MS. The measles virus has also been implicated. http://www.u-ok.net/multiple_sclerosis.html

The TONIC Nutritional Garlic Supplement contains the power of raw garlic and no unpleasantness. Nutritional supplements may react adversely with synthetic drugs. This is not medicine or medical advice. Consult doctor for diagnoses and treatment of all health concerns.

Mosquito Repellants

Garlic is used in many mosquito repellants used in landscaping. So, why wouldn't it work for us? After eating a garlicky meal, we waited. The mosquitoes didn't bother us. But really, is this practical? Bottom line: Works, if you'd like to down garlic cloves on a daily basis.

[Not only does garlic repel mosquitoes, according to research it is a panacea for the human body. See: March 22, 2011, Garlic-Better Than Penicillin]

Fabric Softener Sheets

Rubbed onto the skin, this method did leave us mosquito bite-free … But it did irritate the skin of one of our testers. Bottom line: This Works.

[Is it possible that the same ingredient(s) causing skin irritant repels insects?] 

Chives

Like garlic, mosquitoes dislike chives. …we placed a few snippets in a centerpiece. Bottom Line: Might work but probably should be applied to the skin to see results.

http://www.stylelist.com/2012/06/22/how-to-get-rid-ofmosquitoes_n_1619468.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl2%257%20Csec1_lnk1%25%2026pLid%3D173040#slide=1133028