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Study Investigates the Effects of Diet and Tissue Salts on Fibromyalgia Patients

November 8, 2017 By Alex Gellman

Investigating the Effects of Food and Tissue Salts in Improving Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Along with the help of a group of future Holistic Nutritionists, I initiated a study to explore the role of nutrition and homeopathic tissue salts in helping fibromyalgia patients to improve and relieve their symptoms.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE STUDY

20 subjects diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a medical doctor participated in the study.

DURATION OF THE STUDY

A number (minimum of 6) consultation sessions are planned for each subject for a period of 6 months. At least one session per month is scheduled to discuss progress and improvement and monitor various health parameters.

WHAT ARE THE METHODS OF INVESTIGATION

Subjects will be treated with food and homeopathic tissue salts. Alternative therapies are also introduced in each session to address emotional and physical stress.The investigative methods used in the study are:

Clean Food Protocols

A personalised food protocol will be created for each subject to address the main aggravating factors in fibromyalgia: inflammation, body (tissue) toxicity, oxidative factors and stress. The protocol will be adjusted each session according to symptoms improvement and subject’s nutritional needs.

Iridology

The Physical and Emotional factors will be explored with this investigational tool. Subject’s physical state and unbalances are investigated as well as past traumatic events and stress factors are taken into consideration.

 Homeopathic Remedies

Tissue Salts will be introduced in the second session as homeopathic remedies. The body loses minerals through stress, worry, bad nutrition, processed foods, electro-pollution (from cell phones, microwaves, computers), through environmental toxins (insecticides, pesticides, preservatives etc.), as well as exposure to heavy metals such as amalgam dental fillings, lead, aluminium and contaminated drinking water.

During periods of stress, poor diet, illness, and during pregnancy the balance of tissue salts in the body may change resulting in “deficiencies.

With application of the correct amounts of tissue salts, the body can heal and restore the balance.

Alternative Therapies

Alternative Therapies such as Dry Skin Brushing, Castor Oil Patches, Epsom Salts Bath, Coffee Enema, Aromatherapy, Chromotherapy, Journal Writing, Hot and Cold Therapy, Breathing and Thai Chi-Qigong exercises are introduced gradually during the study and their effect on symptoms relief and on the overall wellbeing of the subject is observed.

 EXPECTED OUTCOME

  • Decreased pain. By eliminating the inflammatory factors from food, eliminating all food allergens and lowering the toxicity of the body a decrease in the pain level is expected as well as increased mobility.
  • More energy. From a well-balanced and clean diet the lowering of the inflammation and toxicity and an increase in energy levels and stamina is expected.
  • Better sleep. Addressing body stress by reducing toxicity and inflammation as well as reducing the emotional charge is expected to induce more relaxation and better sleep patterns.
  • Better digestion. By eliminating food stressors and food allergens from the diet is expected to improve digestion, improve nutrient absorption and therefore lower body toxicity with beneficial results on improving fibromyalgia symptoms.
  • An overall wellbeing improvement is expected beside symptoms relief by this combination of nutritional, homeopathic and alternative therapies.

Study Initiator: Alex Gellman

Collaborators (in alphabetical order):

  • Alexandrina Rotaru
  • Annette Levine
  • Francis O’Toole
  • Mathew Bowskill
  • Nicole Smith

Filed Under: Fibromyalgia Study, Iridology, Recipes for Wellness Tagged With: fibromyalgia, nutrition, Tissue Salts

alex-gellman Alex Gellman HOM, PHD

HOM, PhD, Homeopath, Holistic Nutritionist, and Iridologist with a PhD in Integrative Medicine, Alex has effectively facilitated the health and wellness of patients since 1981.

She is a certified facilitator of MBTi (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) that she uses in coaching to improve lines of communication.

She has presented at conferences and at the University of Toronto Research Symposium on the results of a successful 6-month study on the effects of those suffering from Fibromyalgia.

The author of three lifestyle wellness manuals, Alex also created the stress age biological assessment featured in the Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on a variety of health and wellness television shows and has hosted wellness retreats in Sedona and Niagara


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Over 30 years of experience in transforming the lives of individuals, families, and corporations, as a spiritual leader, Rabbi, Accountant and Registered Behavioral Coach.

Rabbi Gellman holds ongoing workshops to offer guidance in achieving a life balance and in making spirituality a principle part of life.

His teaching style combines a wealth of knowledge with coaching skills to ignite people to achieve their dreams.

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