Among the lesser-known but most relevant factors in fibromyalgia is tissue acidosis, which is the accumulation of acidic substances in the space surrounding cells, called extracellular matrix. This environment, often overlooked by traditional medicine, plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of all tissues.
What is the extracellular matrix
The extracellular matrix is the space where cells live, feed, communicate, and dispose of the waste products of their metabolism. It is a true internal sea whose chemical composition profoundly influences cellular function. When this environment becomes acidic, cells suffer.
How acidosis fuels fibromyalgia
The accumulation of acids in the extracellular matrix produces a cascade of negative effects that surprisingly resemble the symptoms of fibromyalgia:
- More or less widespread pain
- Deep fatigue, sometimes exhaustion
- Decreased tolerance to exertion
- Irritability and nervousness
- Lowered mood
- Mental confusion and reduced memory
- Muscle cramps and stiffness
- Sleep disturbances
- Digestive issues and bloating
This overlap between acidosis symptoms and fibromyalgia symptoms is not coincidental: the two conditions go hand in hand.
The vicious cycle
Tissue acidosis stimulates the nerve endings present in the matrix, activating pain and inflammatory signals. This constant stimulation contributes to the sensitization of the nervous system, which in turn alters the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, worsening tissue drainage and promoting further acid accumulation. Thus, a vicious cycle is created that is difficult to interrupt unless action is taken on multiple fronts simultaneously.
The causes of acidification
Several factors contribute to the acidosis of the matrix:
- Unbalanced diet: excess of animal proteins, refined sugars, alcohol, coffee
- Sedentary lifestyle: movement promotes tissue drainage
- Chronic stress: alters metabolism producing acids
- Shallow breathing: reduces the elimination of carbon dioxide
- Dehydration: water is essential to dilute and drain acids
What can be done
Restoring the acid-base balance of the extracellular matrix is a fundamental step in the recovery process from fibromyalgia. An alkalizing diet, adequate hydration, conscious breathing, and gentle movement represent the pillars of an approach aimed at returning to tissues an environment compatible with health.
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