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What is Fibro AMJ Night-Time Formula?

Fibro AMJ Night-Time Formula is a revolutionary product that works in conjunction with the Fibro AMJ Day-Time Formula in the fight against fibromyalgia and arthritis.* This product is specially formulated to help restore normal sleep patterns while supplying your body with important nutrients that aid in tissue health.*

The ability to reach deep sleep is essential to health and wellness. Abnormal sleep patterns, or the inability to reach deep sleep (R.E.M.), is believed to be a major factor associated with fibromyalgia and other musculoskeletal conditions. Some of the common effects found in sleep deprivation studies include muscle pain, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances (i.e. Growth Hormone (GH) release).

Fibro AMJ Night-Time Formula contains a powerful blend of ingredients that helps you to relax, prepares you for a good night's sleep, and aids in muscle tissue repair.* Below are some of the key ingredients in the Fibro AMJ TM Night-Time Formula, and a brief description of their function.

Key Ingredients:

  • Melatonin is a hormone that assists us in attaining deep levels of sleep. Melatonin regulates the sleep-wake cycle, helps increase sleep onset, helps our bodies to sleep all night long, and helps us reach deep sleep (REM sleep).1
  • Griffonia simplicifolia (natural source of 5-hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP) is a plant rich in 5-HTP. 5-HTP has been effective against many conditions of fibromyalgia, including reducing muscle pain, anxiety, and pain intensity. It also has shown to help induce sleep, improve sleep quality, and reduce fatigue.2
  • Pregnenolone is one of the critical neurosteroids that has the ability to modify EEG sleep in humans. This also suggests one of pregnenolone's potential benefits as a memory enhancer.3
  • Vitamin B6 is an important co-factor in the production of several important neurotransmitters such as serotonin, gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), and dopamine. 5
  • Creatine is a nutrient naturally found in our bodies. It is made from three amino acids (arginine, glycine, and methionine). Creatine is used in our muscles to create energy: Our ability to create energy (adenosine triphosphate or ATP) depends upon our creatine supply. Creatine helps restore energy in fatigued muscles.6
  • Kava kava is used for its natural calming effects. Kava helps you relax and allows for a good night's rest.7

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How does Fibro AMJ Day-Time Formula work?

Fibro AMJ Day-Time Formula is a 4Life proprietary supplement backed by the latest scientific research. This unique formula contains a powerful blend of ingredients that are essential for proper muscle and joint health.* Here are some of the key ingredients in the Fibro AMJ Day-Time Formula, and a brief description of their function.

Key Ingredients:

  • Magnesium is involved with every major energy production and transport function in the body. Magnesium supplementation has shown beneficial impacts on fatigue and pain.4
  • Malic acid is essential in the citric acid cycle (energy production cycle). As it passes through this cycle, it is converted into useable energy (ATP).5
  • Glucosamine and Bovine Cartilage are used in the body to manufacture cartilage components necessary for joint and tissue repair.6
  • Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) is an important source of dietary sulfur. Sulfur plays an integral part in the proper function of many proteins, hormones, and other substances that are critical in keeping muscles and joints healthy.7
  • Boswellia serrata is a natural anti-inflammatory agent. It has been shown to reduce joint swelling, increase mobility, and decrease morning stiffness.8
  • Vitamin B6 is an important co-factor in the production of several important neurotransmitters such as serotonin, gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), and dopamine.9
  • N-Acetyl cysteine and cysteine play a critical role in the prevention of skeletal muscle wasting and fatigue conditions.10 11


The Fibromyalgia Recovery Program

10 million people suffer with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
Now you don't have to "Just learn to live with it"
Dr. Rob Robertson and Dr. William Hennen present:


 

Fibromyalgia(FM) is a syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness at specified sites, fatigue, and unrefreshing sleep.  Conditions found to be related to fibromyalgia include:Muscle Spasms, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS), Major Depressive Disorder, Tension and  Migraine Headaches, Muscle Weakness, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. If you suffer with some of the above challenges, you may have Fibromyalgia.  The Doctor's at 4Life Research have designed two Fibromyalgia dedicated products to address these specific disorders.  These products are formulated with natural ingredients.

Dr. Rob Robertson and Dr. William Hennen present:
The Fibromyalgia Recovery Program
Now you don't have to "Just learn to live with it"

Dr. Rob Robertson has produced a video to help educate all of us about the challenges associated with Fibromyalgia (FM), and what you can do for yourself to begin your road to recovery.  If you have been diagnosed with FM, you know very well the variety of symptoms that that can challenge you every day.

Perhaps you have been told by a well-meaning but uniformed doctor that you will "just have to learn to live with it."   Well guess what... you do have options.  The good news is, your symptoms can be diminished or reduced by using natural, nutritional products that address these symptoms.

Dr. William Hennen of 4Life Research has created two natural products that are FM specific.  They are Fibro AMJ, a day-time formula, and a night-time formula for those of you who suffer from unrefreshing sleep.  Dr. Hennen also brings us Transfer Factor, the ultimate immune boosting natural product..
 

Why the Fibromyalgia Recovery Program Works

Sleep Problems - A good starting point to understanding why the program works is to address the sleep deprivation that accompanies the Fibromyalgia syndrome. Without this it is almost impossible for the body to start the healing process. Deep, therapeutic sleep is where serotonin is produced. Serotonin is essential for Natural Killer cell function. This is an important part of your immune system that governs your health. You can't have good health without good Natural Killer cell function. The vitamin B-6 and 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) in the FibroAMJTM Night-Time formula support the production of serotonin for better Natural Killer cell function. Additional ingredients aid you in obtaining deep sleep. Note: This is not a sleeping pill. It may take a few days or even weeks for you to get to the point where you are experiencing a full night of deep, restful sleep. 

Dr. Cynthia Olson - "The only time your body heals is when you are in deep sleep. A study concerning sleep problems was recently conducted on a group of normal, healthy people. The test included sleep patterns of Fibromyalgia sufferers. After three days they all started showing symptoms of Fibromyalgia."

Immune System Overload - Chronic infection and immune system overload and dysfunction are associated with low Natural Killer (NK) cell function. This low NK function is one of the constants in Fibromyalgia sufferers. One of the most significant developments in increasing Natural Killer cell function in the immune system is Transfer Factor Plus. Its effectiveness has been well documented.  More information: Transfer Factor and The Immune System

Mineral Deficiency - The one thing that all Fibromyalgia sufferers have in common is a low intracellular magnesium level. A normal serum blood test doesn't measure this. It takes a special test to determine the level within the cells themselves. If this test is run, the magnesium will always be low. It is important to address this deficiency since magnesium is essential in every energy and repair function. The magnesium in FibroAMJ Day-Time Formula is designed to address this situation. 

Fatigue - Malic acid is an essential ingredient needed to produce the energy cycle for ATP. ATP is the energy source to move and think. This energy cycle is another vital area that must be restored in order to overcome the fatigue that accompanies the Fibromyalgia syndrome. BioEFATM is another product that helps with fatigue. It provides the essential fatty acids necessary for energy production, and also helps eliminate "Fibro Fog". 

Pain - The pain, soreness, and inflammation are other areas that must be addressed. MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane), a source of dietary sulfur, has been used successfully to help these problems. Stiffness and muscle wasting, which can also cause pain, can be helped with Boswellia Serrata also known as Frankincense. N-acetyl cysteine is another ingredient that also helps with muscle wasting and pain. Joint stress, which is common in Fibromyalgia, can result from the muscles compressing the joints. Glucosamine and bovine cartilage help keep the joints moving freely. All the above ingredients are included in the FibroAMJTM Day-Time formula. 

Cell Damage - Chronic illness like the Fibromyalgia syndrome produces an excess of free radical cells that damage healthy cells. Destroying damaged cells is one of the main functions of the Natural Killer cells in the immune system. Clearing out these cells puts an increased load on an already overloaded immune system. The antioxidants included in the Fibromyalgia Formula (RiteStartTM) offer a powerful combination that address these free radicals and clears them from your body before they can do damage. 

Rebuilding - Repairing and rebuilding the body suffering from Fibromyalgia requires extra nutrients. Your food alone is not enough. The vitamin/mineral complex in the Fibromyalgia Formula (RiteStartTM) supply the vitamins and minerals necessary to accomplish this rebuilding phase. 

Digestive Aids - There is often a high incidence of digestive disorders associated with Fibromyalgia. These can include Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS), Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), and Disruption of Intestinal Flora.  Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics with EnzyGuard-DTM has proven to be effective in repairing the digestive tract and restoring the proper balance of intestinal flora in people with Fibromyalgia. This could be one of the most important factors in reversing Fibromyalgia, and restoring optimum health. 

Hormone Balancing - For those women who may have need for hormone balancing in addition to the Female Blend that is included in the Fibromyalgia Formula for Women, there are two products that may be incorporated safely into the program. BioGenistein PlusTM is a plant derived product with properties similar to estrogen, but without the often harmful side effects of estrogen. FemRiteTM is a natural progesterone from soy, and dioxygen from wild yams. Together these products have brought great relief to those who need hormone balancing as part of their Fibromyalgia Program. 

Temporary Pain Relief -Boswellia Serrata is an excellent natural pain reliever. It can be purchased at any health food store. This could be very useful in your recovery to help alleviate pain until the program starts to take full effect. Use 500 mg, 4 to 6 times a day. 

Note: You should consider staying away from all MSG and Aspartame. MSG is a preservative and flavor enhancer common in many processed foods. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener. These two substances have been shown to cause pain in Fibromyalgia sufferers. 

As you can see this is the most comprehensive program that has ever been developed. The products systematically address each of the body's challenges. Adding the Hormone Balancing System and the Digestive Aids when needed completes the package. This is the reason for success in countless patients. 

If you are concerned about the cost of the total program, the Abbreviated Phases offer a way to get started economically, and represent the bare minimum.  You can then build your own program by adding the other products separately as needed. This is your program. Do what you can afford, as you can, but don't give up hope.

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In Vivo Study by Rob Robertson, M.D. -------------------- 


What is the  Fibromyalgia Recovery Program?

There are several steps to the Fibromyalgia Recovery Program that must be discussed.

1. Commitment to Recovery:  Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?  Are you ready to commit yourself to wellness?

2. Nutrition for Recovery:  4Life Research brings you FibroAMJ and Transfer Factor Plus..  They also offer several other support products for those of you who want a more aggressive recovery program.  There are three different 'packs' to suit your needs and your budget.

3. Lifestyle for Recovery:   The rate of your recovery can depend on the life style you create for yourself.  i.e. are you willing to exercise and cut back or eliminate soft drinks and chocolate?  I know, those are tough ones.

Fibromyalgia: Nutritional Approach by William,  Hennen Ph.D.

Fibro AMJ Day-Time Formula is the most scientifically advanced and complete formula ever developed in the fight against fibromyalgia and arthritis.  This formula contains powerful metabolites and herbal extracts that help in tissue and joint repair, energy production, and pain reduction.

Fibro AMJ  Night-Time Formula works in conjunction with the Fibro AMJ Day-Time Formula. This product is specially formulated to help support normal sleep patterns while supplying your body with important nutrients that aid in tissue health. The ability to reach deep sleep is essential to health and wellness. Some of the common effects found in sleep deprivation studies include muscle pain, fatigue and hormonal imbalances (i.e. Growth Hormone [GH] release). Fibro AMJ Night-Time Formula contains a powerful blend of ingredients that help you relax, prepare you for a good night's sleep and support muscle tissue health.

Transfer Factor Plus is scientifically advanced immune system support.  It is a combination of ingredients that will give your immune system the tools to respond quickly and the knowledge to broaden its protective shield.

Duane Townsend M.D. - "I have seen 4Life Transfer Factor knock out colds, sore throats, etc., but it also has helped Fibromyalgia, neurological problems, chronic yeast infections.  All of our cancer patients are using 4Life Transfer Factor. more about the recovery program

 
Recovery Program Product Packs - Restore • Strengthen • Reinforce

FibroFree Phase I - RESTORE provides essential nutrients that are key in beginning your recovery process.
Start by taking Phase I - Restore. After taking Phase I for a month, you will be able to move on to the next nutritional phase, Phase II - STRENGTHEN, where the nutrient amounts are increased. Free with your first order: The Video - The Fibromyalgia Recovery Program by Rob Robertson M.D.  Also free The Book: Fibromyalgia - A Nutritional Approach by Dr. William Hennen  Item #28034

FibroFree Phase II - STRENGTHEN provides higher amounts of essential nutrients necessary for your body to reach better health and recovery. Now you are ready to start Phase II - STRENGTHEN. Phase II is a strengthening phase that provides much higher amounts of the nutritional building blocks your body needs to get well again.  This is a critical phase that may last several months before you move to Phase III - REINFORCE.  Go at your own pace.  Consider moving to Phase III when you feel your symptoms are resolved.  Item #28035

FibroFree Phase III - REINFORCE provides essential nutrients to help maintain your good health and keep you feeling great. Starting Phase III - REINFORCE means you have made significant strides to recovery.  Phase III REINFORCE is designed to help you continue feeling well and maintain the healthy nutritional balance you have achieved. Item #28036 

Fibro AMJ System (Day-Time formula & Night-Time formula)  Recovery Program Product Packs:   Restore • Strengthen • Reinforce

FibroFree Phase I - RESTORE provides essential nutrients that are key in beginning your recovery process.
Start by taking Phase I - Restore. After taking Phase I for a month, you will be able to move on to the next nutritional phase, Phase II - STRENGTHEN, where the nutrient amounts are increased.

FibroFree Phase II - STRENGTHENprovides higher amounts of essential nutrients necessary for your body to reach better health and recovery. Now you are ready to start Phase II - STRENGTHEN. Phase II is a strengthening phase that provides much higher amounts of the nutritional building blocks your body needs to get well again.  This is a critical phase that may last several months before you move to Phase III - REINFORCE.  Go at your own pace.  Consider moving to Phase III when you feel your symptoms are resolved.  Item #28035

FibroFree Phase III - REINFORCE provides essential nutrients to help maintain your good health and keep you feeling great. Starting Phase III - REINFORCE means you have made significant strides to recovery.  Phase III REINFORCE is designed to help you continue feeling well and maintain the healthy nutritional balance you have achieved. Item #28036

Fibro Night-Time  (in that page, click on the 'Product Profile Sheet' link below the bottle image)
Fibro Day-Time  (in that page, click on the 'Product Profile Sheet' link below the bottle image)
Fibro Night-Time and Day-Time Combination System (in that page, click on the 'Product Profile Sheet' link below the bottle image)
Fibro Free is a system for complete muscle and joint support, providing the multi-vitamin, musculoskeletal, and immune system support that your body requires every day.
FibroFree  Phase I Restore ---  FibroFree Phase II Strengthen --- FibroFree Phase III - Reinforce
 

 


Fibromyalgia phone support group: Rob Robertson, M.D 

Dr. Olson M.D offers a free Fibromyalgia/Transfer Factor health education call
Every Thursday at 5 pm Pacific time, 8 pm Eastern time 877-678-5433
access code: 810483# (much time is dedicated to questions and answers)

Fibromyalgia patients get results with Transfer Factor Plus and other 4Life products.
In Vivo Study by Rob Robertson, M.D.

Purpose of Study: To determine the effectiveness of natural products in increasing the function of Natural Killer (NK) cell activity in chronic illnesses. In this study persons suffering from Fibromyalgia were chosen to take part in an in vivo study.

Background: It is felt that chronic illnesses represent immune system failures in most instances, particularly in the Fibromyalgia Syndrome.  There have been many published reports of low Natural Killer cell activity or function in persons with Fibromyalgia. 

Natural Killer Cells: Natural Killer cells are the first line of defense in our innate immune systems.  They are lethal lymphocytes containing granules filled with potent chemicals. They do not need to recognize a particular antigen but rather attack "nonself".  NK cells protect against and target tumor cells and a wide variety of infectious microbes, particularly virally infected cells.  NK cells kill by binding to their targets and delivering a lethal burst of chemicals that produce holes in the target cell's membrane. Fluids seep in and leak out and the cells burst and die.

  Patient Selection: Nine patients were enrolled in the study who had been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and who weren't taking any known immune stimulants at the time of enrollment.

Name: Transfer Factor Plus. Dosage: One, twice daily, days 1-10. Two, twice daily, days 11-20. More information: Transfer Factor and The Immune System

Length of Study: Blood work was drawn on day 1 before the beginning of the use of the products and on day 21 after using the products for 20 consecutive days. 

Methodology: The patient's blood was drawn and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated and NK cell activity was assessed by a variation of the 51Cr release assay.  The target cells were live K562 erytholeukemic cells.  NK cytolytic activity was calculated at the baseline of day 1 and on the 21st day.

     
 
Patient NK Results by Rob Robertson, M.D.
  April 2, 00 April 24, 00
Name of Patient NK Assay Baseline % NK Assay Final %
     

Johnnie B
13 29
Darla S 13 19.5
Cathy W 13 31.5
Pat M 6 25.5
Linda G 9 25.5
Susan R 10 25
Brenda M 6.5 27
Janet K 8.5 23.5
Myra W 11 35.5
     

Mean of Results
10 26.9
 
     
Comment: If a person has a Natural Killer cell activity below 20%, he or she is more susceptible to acute or chronic illnesses, or to have a compromised ability to recover from existing illnesses.  All of the nine volunteers had NK cell function of less than 20% activity with a range of 6 to 13%, and an average of the group of 10% activity.

Summary: All of the nine patients had significant increases in Natural Killer cell activity. The levels after 20 days on the products now ranged from 19.5% to 35.5% with an average of 26.9%.  This represented an NK cell activity which is 269% of the zero baseline level or a 169% increase in individual NK activity.
 

  Prior in vitro testing of Transfer Factor Plus. revealed an increase in activity of 430%. This in vivo testing confirms and validates the in vitro testing done earlier by an independent laboratory analysis of Transfer Factor Plus.

Rob Robertson, M.D.
Products provided by 4Life Research, LC 2066 South 950 East, Provo, UT 84606

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Testimonials for Fibromyalgia ...from people who use FibroAMJ and Transfer Factor

Duane Townsend M.D. -"I have seen 4Life Transfer Factor knock out colds, sore throats, etc., but it also has helped Fibromyalgia, neurological problems, chronic yeast infections.  All of our cancer patients are using 4Life Transfer Factor.

"Fibromyalgia had taken over my life for approximately 15 years.  Then I found out I had become extremely toxic to the medications, so I had to stop taking all prescription mediations.  Then I received a call about Transfer Factor and after a lot of research I decided to give it a try.  In less than 4 weeks I could sleep through the night and I could exercise with a lot less pain.  My checkups have been symptom free.  I had forgotten how good it feels to feel good again.  Thanks 4Life for giving me my life back."  Fibro Free, Pam - Wisconsin

"Before I began using the 4Life Fibromyalgia Recovery Program, I was experiencing some of the worst symptoms I'd had in over 20 years with fibromyalgia.  I was unable to sleep.  The pain and fatigue made daily life a struggle.  After a few short months on these remarkable, the symptoms subsided and remain a thing of the past.  Thank you 4Life."  - Bonnie Palmer

"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 3 years ago and realized that I've had it for many years.  I've been taking the FibroAMJ Day-Time and Night-time formulas since May of 1998.  I am a totally new person.  I'm back on my 5 mile walks again, and I can golf 18 holes and do my housecleaning. I also started on the BioVitaMins a couple months later.  I'm not as tired and I'm starting to have a lot more energy.  I think it's a wonderful program.  I am very happy with what it's going for me.  I can live again." Dianne A.

"I have arthritis, and I am telling anybody that has arthritis; "Please take FibroAMJ, it's wonderful."  I'm also on Transfer Factor but I couldn't live without the FibroAMJ." Bernice M.

"I suffered from the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome.  I have tried other nutrients with only a degree of success.  After consuming Transfer Factor, FibroAMJ, and BioVitaMins for a couple of months, my symptoms decreased by at least 50%.  Now, after six months, I am virtually symptom free."  Kay B.

"I have Fibromyalgia. Since I've been taking the FibroAMJ, I've been sleeping a lot better.  It also helps to alleviate the pain; and so I am just really impressed with this. The more I learn about this product, the better I like it." Yvonne K.

"I am a young woman with Fibromyalgia, with symptoms like migraines, muscle aches and exhaustion, and I started on the 4Life Transfer Factor and FibroAMJ system and am able to get out of bed and do the activities of daily life." Kelly Z.

"4Life Transfer Factor helped me to get over the Epstein Barr virus and mononucleosis, which can cause chronic fatigue syndrome, after only a couple of weeks." Sue H.

"I was actually confined to a wheel-chair.  The pain was so excruciating that I feared I'd never walk normally again.  I thought that after struggling with Fibromyalgia for years, it had finally won.  Then I was introduced to the Fibromyalgia Recovery Program.  I now lead a totally normal life and am determined to tell everyone I can reach that, despite what I'd been told, "You don't have to learn to live with it."  - Linda Baker

My name is Michele Luna,  I have had fibromyalgia and all of the fun stuff that goes with it since 1982.... shortly after my first son was born I started getting headaches; after that came muscle aches in the shoulders,  then unrelenting fatigue.  All of this kept getting worse and worse...I spent most of my young life in bed for 2 or 3 days at a time....I could not sleep at night due to the headache and entire body pain... in the 1980's fibromyalgia was just coming in to being recognized... I had a young son and a husband and could barely function.  I tried to work and would come home with horrible headaches and muscle aches and could barely make it.... I was a physical  wreck in my 30's.    My young son knew his mom as the woman who spent most of  her time going from doctor to doctor only to be disappointed each time she went... more

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3. Pain Free. Bucci LR. The Summit Group. Fort Worth, TX. 1995.
4. Muscle intracellular magnesium levels correlate with pain tolerance in  fibromyalgia. Clauw D. Katz KWP, Rajan S. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1994,      37(9)S213.5.
5. Management of fibromyalgia: rationale, for the use of magnesium and malic acid. Abraham, G. E.; Flechas, J. D. Journal of nutritional medicine 1992, 3 (1), 49-59.
6. Therapeutic activityof oral glucosamine sulfate in osteoarthritis: a placebo-controlled double-blind investigation.Drovanti A, Bignamini AA, Rovati, Al.. Clin Ther, 1930; 3(4) 260-272.
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9. Boswellin,The Anti-inflammatory Phytonutrient. Majeed M, Badmaev V, Gopinathan S, Rajendran R, Norton T. Nutriscience Publishers, Inc., Piscaway, NJ. 1996.
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Some symptoms associated with fibromyalgia: in order to meet the criteria established by the American College of Rheumatology, the pain must have been present for at least 3 months' duration, and must be present in all 4 quadrants of the body.  The pain must occur in certain specific anatomical sites and there have been 18 such sites identified.  In the past, it was felt that at least 11 of these sites must produce severe pain when 8 pounds of pressure were applied in order for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia to be established.  Recently, many researchers and clinicians have felt that even if less than 11 sites were active at the time of the exam, if other criteria were met, the diagnosis of fibromyalgia could still be made.

The reference above to "multiple systemic symptoms" means that symptoms occur in such systems of the body as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, genitourinary, nervous, lymphatic, immune, and respiratory systems.

  • Most people with fibromyalgia have at one time or another been on some or all of the following medications: pain pills (narcotic and non-narcotic); muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, antidepressants including tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, steroids, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. "You name it, I've taken it." Other drugs may have been prescribed , but these are the most common.
  • Many individuals have also had such procedures as nerve blocks, been placed under the the care of a massage therapist or physical therapist, and have been referred for psychological or even psychiatric evaluation and counseling or treatment.
  • Fibromyalgia places great strain on relationships including those within a marriage and within the family, in the work place, and in interaction with friends - "The doctor said all your tests were normal...".


Recovery from Fibromyalgia
September 11, 2006

My name is Michele Luna,  I have had fibromyalgia and all of the fun stuff that goes with it since 1982.... shortly after my first son was born I started getting headaches; after that came muscle aches in the shoulders,  then unrelenting fatigue.  All of this kept getting worse and worse...I spent most of my young life in bed for 2 or 3 days at a time....I could not sleep at night due to the headache and entire body pain... in the 1980's fibromyalgia was just coming in to being recognized... I had a young son and a husband and could barely function.  I tried to work and would come home with horrible headaches and muscle aches and could barely make it.... I was a physical  wreck in my 30's.    My young son knew his mom as the woman who spent most of  her time going from doctor to doctor only to be disappointed each time she went...

I had a orthopedic doctor tell me there was nothing he could do for me....that I was the strangest case he had ever seen....A nuerologist told me that maybe it was my personality to have all the pain and headaches I was having..... Went to accupuncturist,  I did not like needles all over me and did nothelp me that much.... I was so tired of being sick but my life revolved around whatever pain pill the doc gave me that 6 months or so...I had no energy to go anywhere... Traveling in a car was like torture.... Something I could not do ....... The fatigue was relentless that one feels with this chronic disease..... I spent day after day in pain,  migraine pain that would not quit and I just wanted to die..... but I didn't...I just continued on and everybody knew something was not right that my health was bad..... In 1993 God sent me a wonderful gift...I was 41 years old and my son Al was 12....I became pregnant with my darling daughter Elisa.... I knew I was too old to have a baby but I was pregnant.... I was worried...How could I take meds and have a healthy baby?

My obstetrician at the time put me on codiene for pain....So, for 4 or 5 months at a university hospital I was taking codiene and getting bigger and bigger....My baby was growing...I was happy..... Then I switched doctors and my new doctor told me flat out that if I had that baby today it would be addicted to codiene...I was upset and shocked; I quit taking the drug and for a couple of weeks I could not sleep,  I was up all nite and sweat buckets...but I finally got off of codiene so my baby would be okay..... I felt better in the last few months of pregnancy pain wise....but being pregnant at 41 was not easy.... I could not eat alot,  I was very tired most of the time and also was worried about after the delivery...Iknew I would not stay well ........... well, I went into labor and sure enough I had a fibromyalgia flare that same day....my doc did me a favor and did a C section....I had a very cute little girl ,   She had down syndrome....I had enough faith in God to know that my little girl and I would do just fine.... after all love conquers everything.... She was beautiful and I named her Elisa Marcia Luna.... soon after she was born the fibromyalgia came back in a big way.... I was so happy with her but was not easy being a mother to a little one with so many health issues..... I think my family doctor felt sorry for me so I started taking ultram ( not a good scenario)..... It was the only way I could function and take care of my baby.... I also was taking flexeril and imitrex.....not to mention advil and doxepin for sleep.... Yes, I was a typical fibromyalgia patient...I had  my drugs to carry  me thru.... and yes, the drugs did help but I had constant pain issues in the stomach due to all of these meds.... I also stayed constipated with the ultram.The imitrex was another issue....Yes, it got rid of headache pain but also raised my blood pressure and I sure did not need that...I had hypertension as it is..... so for 13 years folks my pills and I were one...Always pharmacy stops for my meds...and let me tell you without insurance it was not cheap..... My little girl has asthma and immunity issues so we lived at the pharmacies.....In 2000 I lost my only son to a car accident;

He was my world,  my baby,  I was crushed and from that stress my fibromyalgia stayed active for many many months...... My Al was gone and the fibromyalgia was hitting me hard.....I came to accept my son's being taken;  after all, I am a very devout Roman Catholic and I had to remember that Al was God's son first...then mine...He was gift given to me by God....So, God called him early and I made my peace with it....My fibromyalgia did not get any better tho.... Anytime I was stressed or had big weather changes or whatever the fibromyalgia would always get worse..... This past year I had really been searching for something to help my fibromyalgia...I had tried guaifenison, different diets, trigger point injections, magnets, you name it and nothing ever lasted;  i tried different supplements as well...NOTHING EVER LASTED OR HELPED...... So, this past year I had been searching the internet and found a site about transfactor and immunity...I was looking for my daughter Elisa who has multiple health issues and a very, very poor immune system.....l came upon Shirley's Web page.... a site about holistic healing and The transfactor issue..... I sent an email to shirley thinking well, this will take a while before I get a reply but 15 minutes after I had sent that email a very nice lady named Barbara called me.

She talked to me about how busy Shirley was and she got my name and we talked about health issues and 4Life Products...Well, I was pretty much totally confused but Barbara mentioned a fibromyalgia system package that 4Life sells and it has helped  many with fibromyalgia....I thought to myself,  my goodness, so much money and I had  so many, many dissappointments before but I decided to take the plunge for myself and also for my daughter Elisa..... Elisa was always sick with cold and flu's and I was always flaring with my fibromyalgia..... Also Elisa had boils, allergies, skin issues, you name it...

I ordered the supplements...I was thinking to myself I was really out of my mind to buy such an expensive package deal to help my fibromyalgia issues... On august 17th I started taking my supplements.... I started the FibroFree Phase 1 System package....The second nite I had cold sweats like I had the flu...this continued for 3 or 4 days...The supplements were getting the toxins out of my body that I had put in with 20 plus years of medicines..... after 3 days I was not in any pain... I could not believe it... I did not need an advil, flexeril, ultram, nothing....I was doing okay...I was not stiff.... I could move..... So I tried to get everything done that I had not done in a long time and wore my little self out.... Then after about a week I truly  felt that I needed to take care and not try and do what I could not do before but truly try to heal..... I had been careful with my diet for a long time...I do not eat red meat (pork or beef)..... I am also careful with eating out..... I try not to eat processed foods...I do eat alot of beans, brown rice, salmon, fruits and veggies and peanut butter....I love sweets but they do not love me.

I try not to eat them.... If I eat them I have always had more pain.... I try and eat yogurt or fruits for sweets..... Anyway,  Here we are almost a month on phase 1 of the fibrofree supplements and sometimes I feel so good I forget to take my noonhour supplements....I remind myself to take them....After almost 24 years of fibromyalgia  I am 90% better.... I don't feel as stiff and sore like I used to...Houston is very damp and humid and that kills me....With these supplements I don't feel 90 years old... I have had 2 days since taking these supplements that I would call a flare....They were brought about from major stress.  I can sit at my computer and get up and not have to  feel like a 80 year old person getting out of a chair.... My daughter and I go to mass on saturday nites and I welcome going..I used to dread going because of pain and fatigue.   Yes, I still have to pace myself and take a rest in the afternoon cause I am still healing but my energy level is much better...I used to be exhausted by 12 noon after getting up at 9:00 in the morning...Now I go till almost 3 oclock in the afteroon before I rest up.  I also get up earlier now...I get up at 7:30 and feel rested..Not exhausted when I get up.  I am laughing more, living more and feeling so much better;

I did not think this was possible a month ago... I have a minihorse and now I go get the hay by myself from the feed store...Before that was almost impossible.  I am reborn. I do not want this to ever go away....I truly feel my health is coming back....I just ordered phase 2 of the fibro sjupplements.  Yes, these supplements are not cheap. I have to remind myself that buying meds like ultram and imitrex was not cheap either.

Now I am taking supplements that are helping and healing me.... I will continue on with the program no matter what...I wanted to do house improvements this fall but decided  that my health would come first and now am willing to give that up for a while...I am healing , happy and for the most part drug free.... I do not take pain meds now..Instead I take supplements....If somebody asked me if this program was worthwhile I would  tell them its not only worthwhile it is much more and beyond my expectations...My daughter Elisa who has down syndrome is taking the Rio Vida and her health is improving as well.... I am writing this testimony for one r


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