Comments | fibromyalgia: Some good news

brightlotusmoon in fibromyalgia

Some good news

Mar 07, 2009 22:22

I think I've found a way to fight the fatigue and fog, personally: Yerba Mate. Specifically, Guayaki Organic Energy Shots (the Chocolate Raspberry flavor). I love the shots so much that I went with friends to Whole Foods and bought a whole 12-pack case. Yerba mate seems to boost my energy levels enough to where I can push past the pain, without ( Read more... )

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balamuthia March 8 2009, 03:53:29 UTC

I tried it brewed like coffee. I didn't like the taste at all, and the effects were negligible and not worth the feeling I was drinking a cup of lawn clippings. lol

brightlotusmoon March 8 2009, 03:58:39 UTC

*laughs* Yeah, I've heard from a lot of people that mate tastes like dirt or leaves or grass! It is truly an acquired taste. Thank you for your input, I appreciate it.

koikana March 8 2009, 15:31:20 UTC

Awesome icon. I actually snorted water up my nose.

balamuthia March 8 2009, 16:48:40 UTC

Heehee, thanks- Eddie Izzard is love!

imaginarycircus March 8 2009, 04:24:26 UTC

I can't stand the taste of either yerba mate or acai. And mate makes my reflux act up even with daily prilosec. I stick with coffee, which helps with my ADD too.

refined_mirages March 8 2009, 04:41:45 UTC

I've tried yerba mate, acai and gogi. Didn't notice any health benefits and, as it turns out, I'm severely allergic to all three. :(

emmapoe March 8 2009, 17:27:05 UTC

I didn't see any big results from yerba mate, but green tea seems to help me a lot. I drink everything without sugar in it, which I think helps too. I have a really good organic acai pomegranate juice that my husband guzzles!! I am not sure if it does anything, but I know the green tea does.

emmapoe March 8 2009, 17:43:46 UTC

Oh! And I looked those up. They sound promising, but so expensive! They don't look like they have any gluten in them, but does the packaging say anything about it? I checked the FAQ and stuff on their site and couldn't find anything.

brightlotusmoon March 8 2009, 17:49:28 UTC

No gluten. :)

emmapoe March 8 2009, 18:07:06 UTC

Thanks! (and I really enjoy your posts by the way.) :)

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_all_by_myself March 8 2009, 19:36:56 UTC

i haven't, but i wanted to thank you for the post all the same. i really don't like taking medications, so i'm always up for trying more natural remedies. thanks :)

brightlotusmoon March 8 2009, 20:02:49 UTC

You're welcome! As you can see from most of the responses here, mileage may vary. But it couldn't hurt to try. :)