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10 million
people suffer with the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
Now you don't
have to "Just learn to live with it"
Dr. Rob Robertson
and Dr. William Hennen present:
The Fibromyalgia
Recovery Program
Recovery
Program Product Packs - Restore • Strengthen • Reinforce
In
Vivo Study by Rob Robertson, M.D.
What
is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia(FM) is a syndrome
characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness at specified
sites, fatigue, and unrefreshing sleep. Conditions found to be related
to fibromyalgia include:
| Muscle
Spasms |
Temporamandibular
Joint Syndrome |
Major
Depressive Disorder |
Muscle
Weakness |
| Myofascial
Pain Syndrome |
Chronic
Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS) |
Tension
and Migraine Headaches |
Irritable
Bowel Syndrome |
If you suffer with some of the above
challenges, you may have Fibromyalgia. The Doctor's at 4Life Research™
have designed two Fibromyalgia dedicated products to address these
specific disorders. These products are formulated with natural ingredients.
We now offer FibroAMJ™ - Day and Night formulas, and Transfer
Factor Plus™ for your immune system.
Dr. Rob Robertson
and Dr. William Hennen present:
The Fibromyalgia
Recovery Program
Now you don't
have to "Just learn to live with it"
Dr. Rob Robertson has produced a video
to help educate all of us about the challenges associated with Fibromyalgia
(FM), and what you can do for yourself to begin your road to recovery.
If you have been diagnosed with FM, you know very well the variety of symptoms
that that can challenge you every day.
Perhaps you have been told by a well-meaning
but uniformed doctor that you will "just have to learn to live with
it." Well guess what... you do have options.
The good news is, your symptoms can be diminished or reduced by using natural,
nutritional products that address these symptoms.
Dr. William Hennen of 4Life Research™
has created two natural products that are FM specific. They
are FibroAMJ™, a day-time formula, and a night-time formula for
those of you who suffer from unrefreshing sleep. Dr. Hennen also
brings us Transfer Factor Plus™, the ultimate immune boosting natural
product.
What is the
Fibromyalgia
Recovery Program?
There are several steps to the Fibromyalgia
Recovery Program that must be discussed.
1. Commitment to Recovery:
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready to
commit yourself to wellness?
2.
Nutrition for Recovery:
4Life Research™ brings you FibroAMJ™ and Transfer Factor Plus™. They
also offer several other support products for those of you who want a more
aggressive
recovery program. There are three different 'packs' to suit your
needs and your budget.
3. Lifestyle for Recovery:
The rate of your recovery can depend on the life style you create for yourself.
i.e. are you willing to exercise and cut back or eliminate soft drinks
and chocolate? I know, those are tough ones.
Fibromyalgia Info Pack:
Video, book, other printed info.
Testimonials - real people get
real
results
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The Products Fibro AMJ™
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Fibro
AMJ™ Day-Time Formula
is the most scientifically advanced and complete formula ever developed
in the fight against fibromyalgia and arthritis. This formula contains
powerful metabolites and herbal extracts that help in tissue and joint
repair, energy production, and pain reduction.
Fibro
AMJ™ Night-Time Formula contains
a powerful blend of ingredients that helps you to relax, prepares you for
a good night's sleep, and aids in muscle tissue repair.
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Transfer
Factor Plus™ is scientifically advanced immune system support.
It is a combination of ingredients that will give your immune system the
tools to respond quickly and the knowledge to broaden its protective shield.
Note: to return to the Transfer Factor information
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  The
Video
Rob Robertson Jr. M.D.
Rob Robertson Jr., M.D. has
a long and distinguished career of twenty-five years, most recently in
the area of preventive medicine and wellness. He has spent the last
two years teaching about the roll of immune system dysfunction in chronic
illnesses such as Fibromyalgia.
Dr. Robertson is one of the hosts
of a national Fibromyalgia support group call every Monday night at 7:30
EST. Phone 212 796-1701 - Pin 4223#
The Book
William Hennen, Ph.D.
Fibromyalgia Info Pack:
Video, book, other printed info.
Recovery Program Product Packs - Restore • Strengthen • Reinforce
FibroFree™
Phase I - RESTORE provides essential nutrients that
are key in beginning your recovery process.
Start by taking Phase I - Restore.
After taking Phase I for a month, you will be able to move on to the next
nutritional phase, Phase II - STRENGTHEN, where the nutrient amounts are
increased. Free with your first order: The
Video - The Fibromyalgia Recovery Program by Rob Robertson M.D.
Also free The Book: Fibromyalgia
- A Nutritional Approach by Dr. William Hennen Item
#28034
FibroFree™
Phase II
- STRENGTHEN provides higher amounts of essential
nutrients necessary for your body to reach better health and recovery.
Now
you are ready to start Phase II - STRENGTHEN. Phase II is a strengthening
phase that provides much higher amounts of the nutritional building blocks
your body needs to get well again. This is a critical phase that
may last several months before you move to Phase III - REINFORCE.
Go at your own pace. Consider moving to Phase III when you feel your
symptoms are resolved. Item #28035
FibroFree™
Phase III -
REINFORCE provides essential nutrients
to help maintain your good health and keep you feeling great. Starting
Phase III - REINFORCE means you have made significant strides to recovery.
Phase III REINFORCE is designed to help you continue feeling well and maintain
the healthy nutritional balance you have achieved. Item
#28036
Fibromyalgia support group
call: Hosted by Bonnie Palmer
Speakers: Rob Robertson, M.D. and
Dr. Cynthia Olson
Thursday night at 8:00 PM EST.
Phone 865 362-4150 use pin number
1819#
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Fibromyalgia
patients get results with Transfer Factor Plus™ and
other 4Life products.
In Vivo Study
by Rob Robertson, M.D.
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of Study: To determine the effectiveness of natural products in increasing
the function of Natural Killer (NK) cell activity in chronic illnesses.
In this study persons suffering from Fibromyalgia were chosen to
take part in an in vivo study.
Background: It is felt that
chronic illnesses represent immune system failures in most instances, particularly
in the Fibromyalgia Syndrome. There have been many published reports
of low Natural Killer cell activity or function in persons with Fibromyalgia.
Natural Killer Cells: Natural
Killer cells are the first line of defense in our innate immune systems.
They are lethal lymphocytes containing granules filled with potent chemicals.
They do not need to recognize a particular antigen but rather attack "nonself".
NK cells protect against and target tumor cells and a wide variety of infectious
microbes, particularly virally infected cells. NK cells kill by binding
to their targets and delivering a lethal burst of chemicals that produce
holes in the target cell's membrane. Fluids seep in and leak out and the
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Patient
Selection:
Nine patients were enrolled in the study who had been diagnosed
with Fibromyalgia and who weren't taking any known immune stimulants at
the time of enrollment.
Name:
Transfer Factor Plus™
Dosage: One, twice daily, days 1-10. Two, twice daily, days 11-20.
Length of Study: Blood work
was drawn on day 1 before the beginning of the use of the products and
on day 21 after using the products for 20 consecutive days.
Methodology: The patient's blood
was drawn and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were isolated and NK cell
activity was assessed by a variation of the 51Cr release assay. The
target cells were live K562 erytholeukemic cells. NK cytolytic activity
was calculated at the baseline of day 1 and on the 21st day. |
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Patient
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M.D.
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April
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of Patient |
NK
Assay Baseline % |
NK
Assay Final % |
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Johnnie B |
13 |
29 |
| Darla
S |
13 |
19.5 |
| Cathy W |
13 |
31.5 |
| Pat
M |
6 |
25.5 |
| Linda G |
9 |
25.5 |
| Susan
R |
10 |
25 |
| Brenda M |
6.5 |
27 |
| Janet
K |
8.5 |
23.5 |
| Myra W |
11 |
35.5 |
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Mean of Results |
10 |
26.9 |
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If a person
has a Natural Killer cell activity below 20%, he or she is more susceptible
to acute or chronic illnesses, or to have a compromised ability to recover
from existing illnesses. All of the nine volunteers had NK cell function
of less than 20% activity with a range of 6 to 13%, and an average of the
group of 10% activity.
Summary: All of the nine patients
had significant increases in Natural Killer cell activity. The levels after
20 days on the products now ranged from 19.5% to 35.5% with an average
of 26.9%. This represented an NK cell activity which is 269% of the
zero baseline level or a 169% increase in individual NK activity.
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Prior in vitro
testing of Transfer Factor Plus revealed an increase in activity of 248%.
This in vivo testing confirms and validates the in vitro testing done earlier
by an independent laboratory analysis of Transfer Factor Plus.
Rob Robertson, M.D.
Products provided by 4Life Research™,
LC 2066 South 950 East, Provo, UT 84606
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Fibromyalgia support group call
every Thursday 8:00 pm ET 865 362-4150 pin number 1810#
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Testimonials
for Fibromyalgia ...from
people who use FibroAMJ™ and Transfer Factor™
"Fibromyalgia
had taken over my life for approximately 15 years. Then I found out
I had become extremely toxic to the medications, so I had to stop taking
all prescription mediations. Then I received a call about Transfer
Factor™ and after a lot of research I decided to give it a try.
In less than 4 weeks I could sleep through the night and I could exercise
with a lot less pain. My checkups have been symptom free. I
had forgotten how good it feels to feel good again. Thanks 4Life
for giving me my life back." Fibro Free, Pam - Wisconsin
"Before I began using the 4Life™ Fibromyalgia
Recovery Program, I was experiencing some of the worst symptoms I'd
had in over 20 years with fibromyalgia. I was unable to sleep.
The pain and fatigue made daily life a struggle. After a few short
months on these remarkable, the symptoms subsided and remain a thing of
the past. Thank you 4Life™." - Bonnie Palmer
"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia
about
3 years ago and realized that I've had it for many years. I've been
taking the FibroAMJ™ Day-Time and Night-time formulas since May of 1998.
I am a totally new person. I'm back on my 5 mile walks again, and
I can golf 18 holes and do my housecleaning. I also started on the BioVitaMins™
a couple months later. I'm not as tired and I'm starting to have
a lot more energy. I think it's a wonderful program. I am very
happy with what it's going for me. I can live again." Dianne A.
"I have arthritis, and I am
telling anybody that has arthritis; "Please take FibroAMJ™, it's wonderful."
I'm also on Transfer Factor™ but I couldn't live without the FibroAMJ™."
Bernice
M.
"I suffered from the symptoms of Fibromyalgia,
arthritis,
and chronic fatigue syndrome. I have tried other nutrients
with only a degree of success. After consuming Transfer Factor™,
FibroAMJ™, and BioVitaMins™ for a couple of months, my symptoms decreased
by at least 50%. Now, after six months, I am virtually
symptom
free." Kay B.
"I have Fibromyalgia. Since
I've been taking the FibroAMJ™, I've been sleeping a lot better.
It also helps to alleviate the pain; and so I am just really impressed
with this. The more I learn about this product, the better I like it."
Yvonne
K.
"I am a young woman with Fibromyalgia,
with symptoms like migraines, muscle aches and exhaustion, and I started
on the 4Life™ Transfer Factor™ and FibroAMJ™ system and am able to get
out of bed and do the activities of daily life." Kelly Z.
"4Life™ Transfer Factor™ helped me
to get over the Epstein Barr virus and mononucleosis, which can
cause chronic fatigue syndrome, after only a couple of weeks."
Sue
H.
"I was actually confined to a wheel-chair.
The pain was so excruciating that I feared I'd never walk normally again.
I thought that after struggling with Fibromyalgia for years, it
had finally won. Then I was introduced to the Fibromyalgia Recovery
Program. I now lead a totally normal life and am determined to
tell everyone I can reach that, despite what I'd been told, "You don't
have to learn to live with it." - Linda Baker
I have seen 4Life™
Transfer Factor™ knock out colds,
sore throats, etc., but it also has helped Fibromyalgia, neurological
problems, chronic yeast infections. All of our cancer patients are
using 4Life™ Transfer Factor™.
- Duane Townsend M.D.
How
does Fibro AMJ™ Day-Time Formula work?
Fibro AMJ™ Day-Time
Formula is a 4Life™ proprietary supplement backed by the latest scientific
research. This unique formula contains a powerful blend of ingredients
that are essential for proper muscle and joint health.* Here are some of
the key ingredients in the Fibro AMJ™ Day-Time Formula, and a brief description
of their function.
Key
Ingredients:
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Magnesium is involved
with every major energy production and transport function in the body.
Magnesium supplementation has shown beneficial impacts on fatigue and pain.4
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Malic acid is essential
in the citric acid cycle (energy production cycle). As it passes through
this cycle, it is converted into useable energy (ATP).5
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Glucosamine and Bovine Cartilage
are used in the body to manufacture cartilage components necessary for
joint and tissue repair.6
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Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM)
is an important source of dietary sulfur. Sulfur plays an integral part
in the proper function of many proteins, hormones, and other substances
that are critical in keeping muscles and joints healthy.7
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Boswellia serrata is
a natural anti-inflammatory agent. It has been shown to reduce joint swelling,
increase mobility, and decrease morning stiffness.8
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Vitamin B6 is an important
co-factor in the production of several important neurotransmitters such
as serotonin, gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), and dopamine.9
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N-Acetyl cysteine and cysteine
play a critical role in the prevention of skeletal muscle wasting and fatigue
conditions.10 11
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1. Pain Free. Bucci
LR. The Summit Group. Fort Worth, TX. 1995.
2. Lehninger AL, Nelson
DL, Cox MM: Principles of Biochemistry, New York, 1993, Worth Publishers.
3. Pain Free. Bucci
LR. The Summit Group. Fort Worth, TX. 1995.
4. Muscle intracellular
magnesium levels correlate with pain tolerance in fibromyalgia. Clauw
D. Katz KWP, Rajan S. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1994,
37(9)S213.5.
5. Management of fibromyalgia:
rationale, for the use of magnesium and malic acid. Abraham, G. E.;
Flechas, J. D. Journal of nutritional medicine 1992, 3 (1), 49-59.
6. Therapeutic activityof
oral glucosamine sulfate in osteoarthritis: a placebo-controlled double-blind
investigation.Drovanti A, Bignamini AA, Rovati, Al.. Clin Ther,
1930;
3(4) 260-272.
7. The MSM Miracle. Enhance
your health with organic sulfur. Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., PhD
8. Lehninger AL, and
other: Principles of Biochemistry, ed 2, New York, 1993, Worth.
9. Boswellin,The Anti-inflammatory
Phytonutrient. Majeed M, Badmaev V, Gopinathan S, Rajendran R, Norton
T. Nutriscience Publishers, Inc., Piscaway, NJ. 1996.
lO. Role of cysteine
and glutathione in HIV infection and other diseases associated uqth muscle
wasting and immunological dysfunction.Droege W, Holm E. FASEB Journal
1997, 11(13) 1077-1089.
11. N-acetylcysteine
inhibits muscle fatigue in humans. Reid MB, Stokic DS, Koch SM, Khawli
FA, Leis AA.J Clin Invest 1994, 94(6), 2468-74.
 What
is Fibro AMJ™ Night-Time Formula?
Fibro AMJ™ Night-Time
Formula is a revolutionary product that works in conjunction with the Fibro
AMJ™ Day-Time Formula in the fight against fibromyalgia and arthritis.*
This product is specially formulated to help restore normal sleep patterns
while supplying your body with important nutrients that aid in tissue health.*
The ability to reach deep
sleep is essential to health and wellness. Abnormal sleep patterns, or
the inability to reach deep sleep (R.E.M.), is believed to be a major factor
associated with fibromyalgia and other musculoskeletal conditions. Some
of the common effects found in sleep deprivation studies include muscle
pain, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances (i.e. Growth Hormone (GH) release).
Fibro AMJ™
Night-Time
Formula contains a powerful blend of ingredients that helps you to relax,
prepares you for a good night's sleep, and aids in muscle tissue repair.*
Below are some of the key ingredients in the Fibro AMJ TM Night-Time Formula,
and a brief description of their function.
Key
Ingredients:
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Melatonin is a hormone
that assists us in attaining deep levels of sleep. Melatonin regulates
the sleep-wake cycle, helps increase sleep onset, helps our bodies to sleep
all night long, and helps us reach deep sleep (REM sleep).1
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Griffonia simplicifolia
(natural source of 5-hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP) is a plant rich in 5-HTP.
5-HTP has been effective against many conditions of fibromyalgia, including
reducing muscle pain, anxiety, and pain intensity. It also has shown to
help induce sleep, improve sleep quality, and reduce fatigue.2
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Pregnenolone is one of
the critical neurosteroids that has the ability to modify EEG sleep in
humans. This also suggests one of pregnenolone's potential benefits as
a memory enhancer.3
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Vitamin B6 is an important
co-factor in the production of several important neurotransmitters such
as serotonin, gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), and dopamine. 5
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Creatine is a nutrient
naturally found in our bodies. It is made from three amino acids (arginine,
glycine, and methionine). Creatine is used in our muscles to create energy:
Our ability to create energy (adenosine triphosphate or ATP) depends upon
our creatine supply. Creatine helps restore energy in fatigued muscles.6
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Kava kava is used for
its natural calming effects. Kava helps you relax and allows for a good
night's rest.7
Some symptoms associated with fibromyalgia:
in order to meet the criteria established by the American College of Rheumatology,
the pain must have been present for at least 3 months' duration, and must
be present in all 4 quadrants of the body. The pain must occur in
certain specific anatomical sites and there have been 18 such sites identified.
In the past, it was felt that at least 11 of these sites must produce severe
pain when 8 pounds of pressure were applied in order for the diagnosis
of fibromyalgia to be established. Recently, many researchers and
clinicians have felt that even if less than 11 sites were active at the
time of the exam, if other criteria were met, the diagnosis of fibromyalgia
could still be made.
The reference above to "multiple systemic
symptoms" means that symptoms occur in such systems of the body as musculoskeletal,
cardiovascular, genitourinary, nervous, lymphatic, immune, and respiratory
systems.
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Most people with fibromyalgia have at
one time or another been on some or all of the following medications: pain
pills (narcotic and non-narcotic); muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, sleeping
pills, antidepressants including tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors
and selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, steroids, and non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory agents. "You name it, I've taken it." Other drugs may
have been prescribed , but these are the most common.
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Many individuals have also had such procedures
as nerve blocks, been placed under the the care of a massage therapist
or physical therapist, and have been referred for psychological or even
psychiatric evaluation and counseling or treatment.
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Fibromyalgia places great strain on relationships
including those within a marriage and within the family, in the work place,
and in interaction with friends - "The doctor said all your tests were
normal...".
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