Foods that Fight Fibromyalgia Nutrient-Packed Meals That Increase Energy, Ease Pain, and Move You Towards Recovery

by Rawlings, Deirdre

• ISBN13: 9781592335398
• ISBN10: 159233539X
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-10-01
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press

Summary

If you are one of the 6 million people suffering from fibromyalgia, what you put on your plate can make or break your health. Featuring the most up-to-date nutritional research currently available, Foods that Fight Fibromyalgiaprovides you with nutritional guidelines and 100 recipes that will put you on the road to recovery. This updated edition of Food That Helps Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgiaincludes new information on the link between food allergies and fibromyalgia, how to use nutrition to balance neurotransmitters for less pain and depression, and food combining for optimal nutrition. In addition, Foods that Fight Fibromyalgiaincludes new and updated recipes that have been precisely developed to include the specific nutrients needed to bolster immunity and fight fatigue, depression, pain, and "brain fog."

Author Biography

Deirdre Rawlings, PhD, ND, is a naturopathic doctor, certified nutritionist, sports nutritionist, and healthy-cooking coach. She holds a PhD in holistic nutrition and a master's degree in herbal medicine. She specializes in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive challenges, food allergies, and immune rebalancing. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit her online at www.foodsforfibromyalgia.com.

Table of Contents

Forward

Introduction

Part I: Understanding Fibromyalgia

Chapter One: The Causes and the Cures

Chapter Two: Fighting Fibromyalgia Through Diet

Chapter Three: Treating Symptoms with Food--Not Pills

Chapter Four: Focusing on Colorful Nutrition: We Are What We Eat

Chapter Five: Your Lifestyle Guide: Shopping Lists and Eating Tips

Chapter Six: Balanced Living Principles

Part II: Winning the Battle Through Food

Introduction: Understanding the Recipes

Chapter Seven: Great Beginnings

Chapter Eight: Healthy Snacking

Chapter Nine: Fresh and Lively

Chapter Ten: Sitting Down to Dinner

Chapter Eleven: Feeding Your Fancy

Chapter Twelve: Tonics, Tinctures, and Superfoods

Suggested Reading

Acknowledgements

About the Author

Index