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Scand J Rheumatol. Vegan diet alleviates fibromyalgia symptoms. Department of Physiology, University of Kuopio, Finland. The effect of a strict, low-salt, uncooked vegan diet rich in lactobacteria on symptoms in 18 fibromyalgia patients during and after a 3-month intervention period in an open, non-randomized controlled study was evaluated. As control 15 patients continued their omnivorous [...]

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An exercise program that incorporates walking, strength training and stretching may improve daily function and alleviate symptoms in women with fibromyalgia, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine.  Benefits appear to be enhanced when exercise is combined with education about managing the disease. Fibromyalgia affects approximately 3.4 percent of women and 0.5 [...]

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The ASPCA is advising pet parents to discontinue the use of certain dog and cat foods manufactured by Mars Petcare US. On September 12, the company issued a nationwide recall of certain foods due to potential contamination with a Salmonella serotype called Schwarzengrund. The recall includes several widely distributed brands of dry pet food, including [...]

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