| The term fibromyalgia trigger points may be used to | | | | the body. A number of powerful anti-oxidants called |
| describe areas or spots on a patients body where | | | | xanthones have been identified in a fruit called the |
| intense pain is felt. | | | | mangosteen. |
| The term is also used to describe points where | | | | The mangosteen and its xanthones are the subjects |
| pressure triggers pain in other parts of the body. | | | | of numerous scientific studies (over 1,000 of them, in |
| "Tender points" is also a phrase sometimes used to | | | | fact, which you can see for yourself at the |
| mean fibromyalgia trigger points; there are 18 | | | | prestigious PubMed). |
| different points on the body which are unusually | | | | A product containing mangosteen rind and fruit may |
| sensitive to slight pressure in fibromyalgia patients. | | | | be a helpful addition to a complete fibromyalgia diet. |
| No one knows what causes fibromyalgia syndrome | | | | Nutritional supplements containing mangosteen are |
| and there is disagreement in the medical community | | | | sold under several brand names in the form of a juice |
| about treating it. | | | | or puree, Xango(TM) being one example. |
| Some experts believe that research shows that a | | | | In fact, Dr. J Templeman, M.D., a prominent physician, |
| proper fibromyalgia diet, nutrition and exercise play | | | | believes mangosteen "...appears to be the most |
| important roles, as well as herbs, botanicals and | | | | effective treatment for a disease [fibromyalgia] that |
| prescription medications. But, disagreement among | | | | afflicts millions." In Dr. Templeman's experience, over |
| practitioners about which of these treatments is best | | | | 60% of sufferers can achieve "partial or complete" |
| and what causes the condition still abounds. | | | | relief of their symptoms. |
| It can get even more confusing because there is also | | | | The mangosteen fruit itself is not available in the |
| disagreement about whether a fibromyalgia diet, | | | | United States due to a governmental importation |
| nutrition supplements or regular exercise programs | | | | ban, so the only way to get it is through juice form. |
| are effective at all. | | | | In order to get more oxygen to the fibromyalgia |
| Unfortunately, this type of clashing of opinions often | | | | trigger points, most experts agree that this is best |
| exists among those who treat patients with chronic | | | | accomplished with moderate exercise programs. |
| pain and other non-life threatening conditions that are | | | | Exercising in water is often recommended as it is |
| difficult to treat. | | | | easy on the joints. |
| Some doctors are also critical of other physicians | | | | Yoga has also been studied as a helpful addition to a |
| who focus on the importance of fibromyalgia trigger | | | | complete fibromyalgia diet, nutrition and exercise |
| points. | | | | program. Regular exercise can also increase energy |
| Indeed, some doctors have trouble locating | | | | levels, which is helpful since fatigue is one of the |
| fibromyalgia trigger points at all, even though they | | | | most troubling symptoms of fibromyalgia. Dietary |
| are reportedly easy to identify by those who suffer | | | | supplements, such as mangosteen and/or B-complex |
| from the condition and people who are close to the | | | | may also be helpful additions to counteract fatigue. |
| them. | | | | Manipulation of fibromyalgia trigger points using |
| One theory is that the muscle tissue surrounding | | | | acupuncture or massage therapy is sometimes |
| fibromyalgia trigger points have too much oxidation | | | | suggested. |
| and too little oxygen. This is why anti-oxidants are | | | | As is injecting a glucose solution directly into the |
| usually added to a fibromyalgia diet. | | | | fibromyalgia trigger points. The glucose injections |
| Despite differing opinions, we at personally believe | | | | have no side effects and are said to promote healing |
| nutritional supplements are often necessary, because | | | | of the fibromyalgia trigger points. But, these |
| of a lack of nutritive value in many of the foods we | | | | injections are not considered to be a "cure" for |
| eat nowdays. | | | | fibromyalgia. |
| Anti-oxidants are naturally occurring components that | | | | Trigger points will recur if the patient does not follow |
| may reverse and/or prevent the effects of | | | | a complete treatment program that may include a |
| oxidation. Oxidation is a part of aging, happens over | | | | fibromyalgia diet, nutrition supplements, and a specially |
| time and is due to the effect that oxygen has on | | | | designed regular exercise program. |