Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and fibromyalgia

About Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Some thoughts from Chapter 10 of Dr St Amand’s book, “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia.” So, I am reading through chapter 10 again and am reminded of so many people with fibromyalgia who have these symptoms. And I have some friends who are stopping the Guaifenesin protocol […]

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FAQ: Can the Shower and Tub have Salicylates

Can I block on sals in someone else’s soap/shampoo etc that is on the shower floor or tub? Of course, the way that will stress you out the LEAST about salicylates getting on you and blocking your guaifenesin from working to reverse your fibro symptoms is to switch all your shower items for everyone in […]

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FAQ: does Fragrance have Salicylates?

Fragrance is an ingredient in many beauty products. It is also broken down into the full list of ingredients contained in the word Fragrance. On a personal note, I go Fragrance free as much as possible, I am just a bit sensitive to smells.

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FAQ: Are Salicylates in Cleaning Products, Laundry, Dish Soap?

Yes! You do need to look for salicylates in your laundry soap, dish soap and other cleaning products. Some of your cleaning products will have Salicylates in them, no worries, just get some good gloves 🙂 And as I was reminded today, if they DO put any natural ingredients in them, they advertise it all […]

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FAQ: Does Flavor contain Salicylates?

When you are on the Guaifenesin Protocol to treat your Fibromyalgia, you need to watch for the word Flavor. In Vitamins, protein powders, and especially in gum, candy and anything tooth-ish like toothpaste, dental floss, and mouth wash 🙂 You cannot have mint/menthol in there. It will block your guaifenesin from working to reverse your […]

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Castor Oil and Salicylates

I get ALOT of people asking about Castor oil. This is why I am covering it here. 🙂 Castor oil, if you were to look it up, you would find that it is a plant oil. And we all know that a plant name with oil, gel or extract will block the Guaifenesin from working […]

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