Pain is unique to each person; pain threshold, sensation, duration, but at some point in everyone’s life, significant pain is experienced. 

What is the root cause of your pains? Where does it actually come from, and is there anything you can do about it? 

Through many years of work and experience with treating pain, we’re here to discuss the pain caused by genetics and how you can manage it successfully with protocols from The Purser Method®. 

The genes behind dysfunctional metallothioneins. What are metallothioneins? They are specialized proteins that regulate and remove heavy metals in the body. One specific function they have is to move unbound copper into cells. This is where the intracellular copper deficiencies come from. 

Certain gene errors passed down from one generation to the next cause particular proteins to be malformed and less functional, even dysfunctional. BUT, there are ways to improve the functionality of these special proteins. The next step is to start supplementing with key amino acids and minerals which will make these proteins function correctly. 

The next step is utilizing Copper Balance, a supplement blend of zinc, molybdenum, boron, and B6 to turn dysfunctional metallothioneins into functional proteins. Now these fully functional metallothioneins are equipped to break down and collect the copper that has built up around the body. Drastic improvements can be felt rapidly, but again, things can take time. 

The last step to improve the toxic effects of the copper build ups is to utilize the best detox substance in our body, reduced glutathione. And the best fully functional glutathione is VARS Glutathione from Physician Designed. Glutathione is the master antioxidant molecule in our body, and metallothioneins use glutathione to scavenge for molecules. Increasing reduced glutathione is the next best way to support dysfunctional metallothioneins. 

WHAT TO DO TO HEAL THE GUT

Now that we have the underlying cause of fibromyalgia pain under control, what do you do to heal the gut? 

Your whole life you’ve suffered with IBS, never able to properly process all the “good” and “healthy” superfoods. You’ve done what your doctor has asked, eating many leafy greens, avocados, nuts, seeds, and staying away from excess red meat. Doing all this, you still feel like your gut is always killing you. What can be done? 

Well, even if you ate all the superfoods in the world 24/7, you never would have had the reaction your doctor was wanting. This is because most superfoods are very high in copper. They are full of excellent nutrients, but for someone that cannot properly process copper, these foods are toxic to them, at least until they have their copper toxicity under control. 

A low copper diet will always be the first step. You can reintroduce these superfoods back into your diet in low quantities over time. It’s very difficult to give up guacamole forever! 

One of the major genetic disorders that we see connected to many gut absorption issues is MTHFR. You can learn much more about MTHFR in Dan Purser MD’s book, The 85% Solution. Dr. Purser has educated about MTHFR for many years and has plenty of videos and other information to get you started. The key point to understand about MTHFR is that someone with this genetic disorder cannot properly absorb and process B Vitamins that affect methylation processes all over the body. 

Understanding what your gut is capable of digesting and absorbing is one of the next steps to well-being and optimal living. Again, through The Purser Method®, take a look at your genetics and intracellular vitamin and mineral levels to get a clear picture of how well your gut is performing currently.

Once you identify the vitamins and minerals that your cells are craving, and acknowledge which VERSIONS of those vitamins you can handle with your genetics, supplement with the correct ones and live your life. Muscles will heal more quickly, mental acuity sharpens, consistent energy levels throughout the day, and a strong constitution are all attainable. 

Pre and probiotics are also critical for healing the gut to allow for maximum and optimal absorption of the food you eat and supplements you take. 

Good gut health is a lifelong pursuit, but is well worth it to provide adequate nutrition to every cell of your body, especially to maintain good brain health.  

Narcotics and opioids, addictive and harmful, are another alternative for many people. We think it is always best to steer clear from this path as best you can. 

CBD, THC, and Cannabis are a new and natural alternative to pain pills, but due to several factors this is not a great option for many people either. One important note is that humans do have cannabinoid receptors and an endocannabinoid system, but like we’ve discussed with genes, some people have dysfunctional receptors and proteins and are unable to process any cannabinoid at all. Not a great option. 

That’s where Physician Designed does something a little different with Soothe, a new pain relief gel. The incredible antioxidant SOD or superoxide dismutase, fights cellular oxidative damage right in the areas that it is applied. SOD has been studied and utilized in scientific literature and in cosmetics for many decades, but has never been applied with the use of an anesthetic like lidocaine. Together, there is an amazing synergistic effect! 

Now that we are addressing the root causes of fibromyalgia pain, all my pain is gone for good, right?!

Unfortunately that is not exactly true. Injuries will always be a possibility, required medical procedures may cause pain post procedures, and life always finds one way or another to cause some damage. 

What are the current options for daily pain management? 

Pain pills such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen are the go-to for most households as they offer “quick and cheap relief” but at what cost? Both of these can be terribly damaging to the kidneys and the liver, especially if you are genetically predisposed for liver and kidney issues.