Nigella Sativa, CBD, and More: Solutions for Fibromyalgia
REVIEWED AND EDITED BY DR. NITA SHARMA DAS, PHD, ND, PHDHM, B PHARM.
August 26, 2018 AND WRITTEN BY ETHAN HUFF.
Article Updated August 26, 2023
August 26, 2018 AND WRITTEN BY ETHAN HUFF.
Article Updated August 26, 2023
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There's perhaps nothing more beleaguering to the body, mind, and soul than having to bear the full brunt of chronic, unrelenting pain; persistent fatigue; drastic mood swings; and constant lack of energy. But this is what millions of people across the globe face every single day in the form of fibromyalgia, a "mystery" disease of sorts that, despite its growing prevalence, has no official cause and bears very little in the way of approved treatments.
The medical establishment is largely at a loss when it comes to prescribing fibromyalgia treatment because very few medical professionals even know what it is, let alone how to properly diagnose and remediate it. So they often resort to simply throwing pills at the various symptoms like darts at a dartboard–and more often than not (as many a fibromyalgia sufferer can contest) completely miss the target. This has led many a desperate fibromyalgia sufferer to look for solutions outside of the mainstream, which in turn has had the positive effect of leading many of them to discover the truth that natural solutions do exist–even if they aren't government approved! It's the type of news that every fibromyalgia patients wants to hear: that a fibromyalgia diagnosis doesn't have to mean living a life of endless misery.
Nobody wants to pile up medicine cabinets full of pills that may or may not even work, but |
that are sure to cause a torrent of harmful side effects. And yet this is all the pharmaceutical industry has to offer on this front–which is a real shame when considering the many useful and highly effective remedies in nature that provide comprehensive, full-spectrum support for fibromyalgia patients who are serious about overcoming their plight.
So how does one go about finding and choosing the best ones? The great news here is that there are plenty of options, and almost anyone can benefit from using any (or all!) of them. And because these natural solutions don't target symptoms, per se, but rather the underlying "defects" that cause them, they're far more viable than anything the pharmaceutical industry has to offer.
So how does one go about finding and choosing the best ones? The great news here is that there are plenty of options, and almost anyone can benefit from using any (or all!) of them. And because these natural solutions don't target symptoms, per se, but rather the underlying "defects" that cause them, they're far more viable than anything the pharmaceutical industry has to offer.
NIGELLA SATIVA MAY TREAT FIBROMYALGIA
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One of the most powerful (and yet too often overlooked) options is nigella sativa, also known as black cumin. This medicinal herb contains a powerful healing oil capable of quelling systemic inflammation and soothing chronic pain. Adding nigella sativa to one's dietary repertoire is easy, safe, and highly effective: and there are at least 900 peer-reviewed scientific articles that have been published over the years to prove it[1]
Nigella sativa goes by many other names–including black seed, kalonji and haba al-barakah (Arabic). But whatever you choose to call it, nigella sativa can mean the difference between endless suffering (when you don't take it) and sustained relief (when you do). The many natural phytochemicals contained in nigella sativa have been scientifically shown to help keep inflammation levels in check; promote healthy weight; ward off harmful pathogens; support brain health; fight cancer cells; balance blood sugar; improve hair and skin health; and boost quality of life. CANNABIS AND FIBROMYALGIA
Its cousin, cannabis sativa, is similarly suited to help bring relief to fibromyalgia sufferers.
Medicinal strains of cannabis that have high levels of a compound known as cannabidiol, or CBD, are especially beneficial as CBD has been shown in the scientific literature to effectively treat migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia, among many other benefits. |
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It just so happens that the human body possesses what's known as an endocannabinoid system that's designed specifically to interact with CBD and other cannabis cannabinoids–hence its similar name!
In the case of fibromyalgia symptoms like chronic pain, CBD receptors throughout the endocannabinoid system uptake CBD and use it to provide systemic therapeutic relief wherever it's needed throughout the body[2].
Cannabis sativa contains many other cannabinoid constituents besides CBD, including THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), that further show benefits in addressing fibromyalgia symptoms.
A paper published in the journal PLoS One found that patients who uses this botanical medicinally experienced major reductions in pain and joint stiffness.
They also felt more relaxed, less stressed, and reported major improvements in overall feelings of well-being–demonstrating the positive interaction between cannabis and fibromyalgia[3].
In the case of fibromyalgia symptoms like chronic pain, CBD receptors throughout the endocannabinoid system uptake CBD and use it to provide systemic therapeutic relief wherever it's needed throughout the body[2].
Cannabis sativa contains many other cannabinoid constituents besides CBD, including THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), that further show benefits in addressing fibromyalgia symptoms.
A paper published in the journal PLoS One found that patients who uses this botanical medicinally experienced major reductions in pain and joint stiffness.
They also felt more relaxed, less stressed, and reported major improvements in overall feelings of well-being–demonstrating the positive interaction between cannabis and fibromyalgia[3].
AND MORE NATURAL REMEDIES
Turmeric to the rescue. Those who regularly eat Thai or Indian food already have a leg-up in benefitting from the next powerful pain-relieving herb on the list: turmeric. Studies show that curcumin, one of the primary active ingredients in turmeric, helps to inhibit activator proteins associated with inflammation. Curcumin also inhibits pro-inflammatory mediators throughout the body, all without triggering harmful side effects[4].
Please remember you must add in ground black pepper to turmeric to make it more absorbable. I use 1/8 cup to one cup of turmeric. I would also recommend adding in some ground black seeds too. See the Golden Milk Mixture on the left also.
Vitamin D3 or Natural Sunlight. Sometimes natural sunlight (or supplementation with vitamin D3, especially in the winter months) is all a person needs to find that much-needed relief from fibromyalgia pain. Low vitamin D levels in the body are directly associated with a host of debilitating health conditions, not the least of which include chronic pain and fatigue. Researchers from Vienna, Austria, found that fibromyalgia patients experience less of both symptoms when their vitamin D levels are in the "optimal" range (as opposed to the all-too-typical "deficient" range)[5].
I recommend 5000iu for deficient individuals and 2000 iu for people with normal levels. For people with cancer or major illness take 10,000iu. I recommend this brand.
Colloidal silver is another viable option for fibromyalgia that, while it's perhaps most recognized as a natural antimicrobial, also possesses immune-boosting properties. In his report entitled "Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Oligodynamic Silver," Dr. Kent Holtorf, M.D., explains how many cutting-edge practitioners are seeing great success in having their fibromyalgia patients use colloidal silver to feel more energetic and alive[6].
Please remember you must add in ground black pepper to turmeric to make it more absorbable. I use 1/8 cup to one cup of turmeric. I would also recommend adding in some ground black seeds too. See the Golden Milk Mixture on the left also.
Vitamin D3 or Natural Sunlight. Sometimes natural sunlight (or supplementation with vitamin D3, especially in the winter months) is all a person needs to find that much-needed relief from fibromyalgia pain. Low vitamin D levels in the body are directly associated with a host of debilitating health conditions, not the least of which include chronic pain and fatigue. Researchers from Vienna, Austria, found that fibromyalgia patients experience less of both symptoms when their vitamin D levels are in the "optimal" range (as opposed to the all-too-typical "deficient" range)[5].
I recommend 5000iu for deficient individuals and 2000 iu for people with normal levels. For people with cancer or major illness take 10,000iu. I recommend this brand.
Colloidal silver is another viable option for fibromyalgia that, while it's perhaps most recognized as a natural antimicrobial, also possesses immune-boosting properties. In his report entitled "Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Oligodynamic Silver," Dr. Kent Holtorf, M.D., explains how many cutting-edge practitioners are seeing great success in having their fibromyalgia patients use colloidal silver to feel more energetic and alive[6].
While the smaller bottle is the best seller. For me I buy the large economy sizes as I add it to my cat's water bowl for ultimate health. I have included a photo of baby too on the left. Her life was saved by ionic silver when all the vets in the world could not save her. Does she look 16 to you?
THE LINK BETWEEN EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS AND FIBROMYALGIA
One of the peculiar things about fibromyalgia is that it appears to manifest in conjunction with the onset of certain viral infections, one of which is known as Epstein Barr Virus. What is Epstein Barr Virus? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Epstein Barr is a type of herpes virus that supposedly most people contract at some point throughout their lives, though fibromyalgia sufferers tend to get it much worst than others.
Symptoms of Epstein Barr include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); headaches; temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ); restless leg syndrome; numbness and/or tingling in the hands and/or feet; and difficulty concentrating. Epstein Barr virus infection is considered as one of the environmental factor, which play a significant role in the development of fibromyalgia. [9]
Of the more than 17 common viruses that tend to circulate throughout the population, Epstein Barr is almost always present in fibromyalgia patients (along with a handful of other viruses such as rotavirus and other strains of herpes)[7].
What this suggests is that natural antiviral compounds like nigella sativa are so important to add to one's diet. The oil is the easiest way to take Nigella Sativa. While you can take the seeds , please remember that you need 2.5 times more of the seeds than you need the oil and the seeds must be heated and then ground. [8]. If you're someone who personally suffers from fibromyalgia, then you already know that every little bit helps–and that almost anything of this nature is worth trying in order to find relief.
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Symptoms of Epstein Barr include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); headaches; temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ); restless leg syndrome; numbness and/or tingling in the hands and/or feet; and difficulty concentrating. Epstein Barr virus infection is considered as one of the environmental factor, which play a significant role in the development of fibromyalgia. [9]
Of the more than 17 common viruses that tend to circulate throughout the population, Epstein Barr is almost always present in fibromyalgia patients (along with a handful of other viruses such as rotavirus and other strains of herpes)[7].
What this suggests is that natural antiviral compounds like nigella sativa are so important to add to one's diet. The oil is the easiest way to take Nigella Sativa. While you can take the seeds , please remember that you need 2.5 times more of the seeds than you need the oil and the seeds must be heated and then ground. [8]. If you're someone who personally suffers from fibromyalgia, then you already know that every little bit helps–and that almost anything of this nature is worth trying in order to find relief.
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FIBROMYALGIA - SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND NATURAL TREATMENTS
Fibromyalgia runs in my family and I have found the miracle cure. It is not so hard to reverse the pain when you know how. If you or a family member would like to know how I got my life back, contact me for consultation.
Disclaimer: Please not this article is not meant to provide treatment or medical advice. As always we suggest you check with your doctor before beginning any protocol or treatment.
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- Jimena Fiz, Marta Durán, Dolors Capellà, Jordi Carbonell, Magí Farré. Cannabis Use in Patients with Fibromyalgia: Effect on Symptoms Relief and Health-Related Quality of Life. PLoS One. 2011; 6(4): e18440. Published online 2011 Apr 21. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0018440. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3080871/
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- Holtorf, Kent, "Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Oligodynamic Silver," Holtorf Medical Group, Inc. https://www.holtorfmed.com/download/i-v-therapy/Safety_&_Efficacy_of_IV_Silver.pdf
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