The proper nutrition (chemical aspect) for your body is just as critical as having a body that is physically functioning at its optimum. No longer are we able to eat foods that have all the quality nutrients that we think they have. Whole food is becoming quite a new concept for some patients. For others who have been shopping for whole food, they are only able to obtain 50% to 75% of their diet as whole foods. It is impossible to consume all whole foods and to think that we are getting all the nutrients that our bodies need. Research has especially shown that for those with autoimmune diseases, post-partum mineral deficiencies, and neuromusculaoskelatal conditions, conditions are made worse simply due to chemical deficiencies. For those interested in learning more about this subject, see our in-depth discussion on whole food supplementation as well as our list of whole food resources.
For patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, addressing the chemical aspect of those conditions will reduce symptoms by 60% to 75%. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies coupled with poor nutrition can wreak havoc on patients trying to achieve a symptom-free, healthy lifestyle. Processed foods and some complex carbohydrates tend to create a cascade of inflammation in the human body. Added to this cascade, patients are not receiving enough essential fatty acids (Omega-3) in their diets, which would help to decrease inflammation in the body. Patients changing their dietary lifestyle and adding whole food supplements to get the body back into chemical balance will typically see significant changes in the first two weeks of treatment.