Fatigue & insomnia
Fibromyalgia syndrome — References & further reading
References
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References for illustration: The stress–hormone–fibromyalgia link
Adapted from Gupta, A., & Silman, A. 2004.
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References for text box: Key nutrients for fibromyalgia
Adapted from From Fatigued to Fantastic!, pp. 160–185.
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Treating fibromyalgia naturally — so you can shine again
Original Publication Date: 05/11/2009
Last Modified:
02/16/2010
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet