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Fibromyalgia also known as FMS is becoming very common in the United States. It is a condition which is often misdiagnosed since it exhibits similar ways to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), rheumatoid arthritis and chronic muscle fiber syndrome. It usually takes a longer period of time for a correct diagnosis to be made. Several people with fibromyalgia develop a sleeping disorder known as alpha-EEG anomaly wherein your deep sleep periods are interrupted by spells of waking up brain activity thereby causing lack of sleep. Some are plagued with sleep apnea, restless, leg syndrome and sudden fast contraction of a muscle/s during sleep. People with fibromyalgia usually suffer from chronic fatigue because of difficulty in sleeping. Other symptoms of fibromyalgia are as follows: • Dizziness and unbalance • Intense fatigue • Headaches • Jaw pain • Memory loss or difficulty in concentration • Sensitivity to bright lights or loud noises • Sensitivity to dairy products • Stiffness • Skin sensitivity • Tender points in the body There are people who do not want to take medications for their fibromyalgia because they do not want to be dependent on these. So they search for alternatives in treating their fibromyalgia. Natural treatments for fibromyalgia: Burdock root, dandelion and red clover are brewed into teas. These help curing by cleansing the bloodstream and improving the function of your immune system. You may alternate these herbal teas and drink daily about four cups. Boswellia is ideal for morning stiffness and joint pain. You may dilute calendula, rosemary oil or combined both in equal parts of water or vegetable oil and massage it to your skin. It will help soothe the pain. Astrgalus and Echinacea improve your overall immune system. Cayenne powder combined with wintergreen oil can help relieve muscle pain. Cayenne contains capsaicin which is a substance that prevents the release of neurotransmitters which signals the brain about pain sensations. You may utilize 1 part of cayenne powder to 3 parts of wintergreen oil. There is also a capsule form of cayenne which you may take orally. Natural protein powder may likewise help heal muscles and relieve pains in them. White willow bark is beneficial for soothing muscle pains. Gingko biloba enhances your brain function and circulation. Kava kava lessens worries or nervousness and lifts your mood. Siberian ginseng which helps with fatigue brought on by fibromyalgia. It is a naturally energizing herb giving fibromyalgia sufferers the needed lift when managing fibromyalgia. Do not take this for more than 6 weeks. Exercise. Make time to exercise. Do it on a regular basis. Cardiovascular exercise may be the best in lessening the pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. Again, talk with your doctor or a physical therapist and work out a program best suited for you and your schedule. Sleep. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep. Avoid takings naps and make good sleeping habits. Lessen stress. Do away with stressful situations and people. Unfortunately there is no cure to fibromyalgia because there may be several different causes, but in order to prevent flare ups you need to cover all your bases. Eat right, exercise, get plenty of rest and use herbs to help with pain. If you suffer from fibromyalgia and would like a further assessment then I highly recommend seeing a naturopathic doctor. They can help you find natural, safe and effective ways to treat it without all the drugs. Learn more about Natural Remedies for Fibromyalgia here.
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