In part 1 of this series we looked at 5 major sources of toxicity implicated in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Now I present 7 more external lifestyle factors that could affect an individual’s level of toxicity, and insult the blood/ brain barrier to such a degree that one could develop Fibromyalgia/ CFS?

6 We live in a highly polluted environment. For soldiers who are victims of Gulf War Syndrome burning of the Kuwaiti oil fields, uranium tipped warheads, and anti tank missiles can be highlighted as a few possible causes. As climate change accelerates freak natural weather events increase including hurricanes earthquakes and the resulting tsunamis. The disastrous effects of these events were seen recently in Japan with nuclear power stations being damaged and radiation leaks travelling many hundreds of miles to reach American shores.

7 Heavy metal poisoning: These metals can accumulate in the blood and be stored in tissues. Mercury from amalgam fillings is the most cited example, but as I have discussed one should not have mercury fillings removed unless a blood test shows leakage, and they should be removed very carefully under strict medical conditions. Aluminium from old pots and pans can also be a serious problem when certain acidic vegetables are boiled in them. Lead from old pipes can dissolve over time.

8 Pesticides and organophosphates: Implicated in Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia.

9 Hair sprays, deodorants, spray paints: All contain chemicals whose long term inhalation has never been tested by humans and there are indications that they are linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ FMS.

10 Anti baldness/ alopecia products: There has been a massive rise in the number of men who use products such as minoxidil/ spironalactone and the oral based finasteride, a DHT inhibitor. Ketaconazole based dandruff shampoos are proposed to stop balding. The long term effects of applying chemicals to the scalp has never been tested over many years. Due to their proximity to the blood/ brain barrier use of these products should be stopped immediately. It is preferable to accept balding as the natural course of events in the majority of males over 40.

11 By products of exhaust fumes: Particularly diesel. Just as the toxins created by burning crude oil in the gulf affected hundreds of soldiers, atmospheric toxins are created every morning that 190 million Americans start their cars ignition.

12 Vaccinations: Gulf war veterans who underwent two or more vaccinations at the same time appear to be the ones most susceptible to go on to develop Gulf War Syndrome. Some vaccinations were produced with a mercury based agent included to improve delivery. This indicates that there is a connection between the level of toxic insult at any given time and the subsequent degree of immune system dysfunction.

A feature of all the toxic sources listed is that they can cause a range of illnesses associated with various organ systems of the body, affecting and simultaneously damaging the kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, spleen etc.

Fibromyalgia/ CFS Is indeed only one of the illnesses most associated with toxic exposure.

The most common effect of these toxic insults is a subtle form brain damage to the Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis (HPA) which leads to the fatigue spectrum illnesses and associated symptoms of cognitive impairment, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, headache, exhaustion, memory loss, insomnia, and the later effects on other organ systems including muscles and eventually the deepening and damaging long term impact of total failure of the bodies mitochondrial cellular energy.

Once this stage is reached unfortunately a whole range of interventions are required to restore normal function, but with commitment and dedication normal function is perfectly achievable and should be your ultimate aim.

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