Many holistic practitioners believe that a plant-based or vegan diet can help heal symptoms of fibromyalgia. This is because a plant-based diet produces an anti-inflammatory effect on the body, which is exactly what fibromyalgia patients need.
When inflammation is down, you’re less likely to feel pain in your muscles from fibromyalgia. Think of anti-inflammatory foods as cooling down a burning sensation or putting out a fire. For me, the fibromyalgia pain went away gradually and over time it became obsolete. I know my diet helped with this.
Another aspect is that a plant-based diet can also increase your energy levels. Now, in the beginning of your recovery process, you may have had trouble getting all of your movement and activity levels up. This is why diet is that much more important to alleviate your symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Another finding is that a gluten-free diet can lower inflammation as well. As you know, gluten can cause a wide variety of symptoms including leaky gut, muscle aches and so much more. Cutting out gluten has also helped me with fibromyalgia. To shop gluten free, visit my wellness shop for all gluten-free baked goods that are vegan, nut free and gluten free. There are a wide variety of vegan breakfast items to choose from that taste great.
For more breakfast inspired ideas go to the “breakfast items” category in the Gluten Free Mall Menu.