No matter whether you consider FM a disease, illness, syndrome, or condition, it hurts and it can make you feel too fatigued to live a normal life. There are a lot of fibromyalgia (FM) patients in the world who prefer natural treatments for their disease. They reject the modern drugs, such as Cymbalta or Lyrica, because they don't want to pump a lot of chemicals into their systems. When the pain and other symptoms get too bad, however, they still need ways to make themselves feel better without prescription drugs. That's the time for home remedies and lifestyle changes.
Common home remedies for FM include:
Ginger and ginger tea which give relief from pain and reduce inflammations
Carrots, cucumbers, and other fresh vegetables and fruits, especially green vegetables
Beetroot
Camphor and arthcare oil that will tighten muscles and reduce pain
Coconut water and other fruit and vegetable juices help clean out your system and reduce the toxins in your body
Garlic improves your immune system, so add some to foods every day
In addition to eating carefully-selected foods, there are a number of other lifestyle changes you can use to help lessen the pain and other symptoms. For example, no one with FM should ever smoke, and all alcoholic beverages should be avoided. Other foods to avoid include sugar, potatoes, chocolate, fried foods, and caffeine. Although it may seem that you can't eat anything, it's actually more of a change in lifestyle that promotes fresh, whole foods while avoiding excesses in processed substances. In addition, you need to get plenty of sleep every night, but avoid taking naps during the day.
Trying to eliminate stress from your life can also help you to feel better. You might try 2-4 cups of Epsom salts in a hot bath which will relax muscles and ease tensions. Deep breathing is also a good way to reduce tension and help you relax. A little exercise every day can help ease FM pain. Don't try to do any types of strenuous exercise, but find some exercises that can help you stretch your muscles gently without running you into the ground. Increase your exercise as you start feeling stronger.
Monday, November 9, 2009
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