| myalgia seems to be a growing problem for many | | | | rheumatic disorders. It also acts as an effective |
| people these days with around 5 million sufferers in | | | | analgesic. |
| the US alone. With no as yet identified cause or cure, | | | | • Likewise, Willow bark, from which aspirin is |
| self help for fibromyalgia is becoming a very popular | | | | derived from, is an anti-inflammatory and serves as |
| topic. | | | | an effective pain reliever. |
| Herbs can be used as a natural fibromyalgia | | | | • Licorice root offers similar benefits to |
| treatment. These substances can relieve symptoms | | | | cortisone, but without the risk of the artificially |
| by decreasing inflammation, enhancing the production | | | | produced counterpart. |
| of necessary hormones, giving a boost to the | | | | (Caution: do not use if suffering from high blood |
| immune system and easing pain. Below are some of | | | | pressure) |
| the common herbal treatments – not all have | | | | • Dandelion decreases pain and invigorates |
| been proven in the treatment of fibromyalgia, but | | | | the connective tissue. You should try for an intake of |
| they may offer relief for some. | | | | 1 tbsp. juice or 1 cup tea two times a day from four |
| • St. John's wort is known a natural substitute | | | | to a maximum of six weeks. |
| for prescription antidepressants. This drug positively | | | | • Skullcap and valerian root enhance deep |
| affects the adrenal gland hormones to aid in | | | | sleep. |
| managing stress. St. John's wort also influences the | | | | • Teas brewed from dandelion, burdock root, |
| nerves and is good for nerve pains. It also fights | | | | and red clover may facilitate treatment for |
| virus. A dose of 100mg three times a day has shown | | | | fibromyalgia by purifying the bloodstream and building |
| to improve some fibromyalgia symptoms. | | | | the immune system. Mixed up or used as herbal teas, |
| (Caution: Do not take if with prescription | | | | you’ll want to try for an intake of 4 to 6 |
| antidepressants.) | | | | cups every day. |
| • Siberian ginseng is an energy boosting herb | | | | • Local applications of cayenne powder with |
| that can help deal with the fatigue brought about by | | | | oil of wintergreen can alleviate muscle pain. Cayenne |
| fibromyalgia. It’s recommended that you | | | | has capsaicin an ingredient that prevents the release |
| select an extraction with 0.8 percent eleutherosides | | | | of neurotransmitters responsible for relaying pain |
| and take 100 –300mg a day. Taking siberian | | | | signals that communicate pain sensations. For every 1 |
| ginseng too close to bedtime can cause insomnia and | | | | part cayenne powder, use 3 parts of oil of |
| take care not to exceed the recommended dosage. | | | | wintergreen. |
| After six or eight weeks take a one to two week | | | | • Grape-seed and Pine-bark extracts are |
| break, after which you may use the herb again for | | | | natural anti-inflammatory medicines. These alleviate |
| another six to eight weeks. | | | | pain. A good intake is 50 milligrams, two or three |
| (Caution: do not take with heart or blood pressure | | | | times a day. |
| medications) | | | | •Ginger is a great substitute to aspirin to |
| • Turmeric assists in reduction of inflammation | | | | alleviate pain. You can take this as a powdered |
| and pain. You can take this in capsule form three | | | | supplement or grate ginger root and take as a tea. |
| times a day, or alternatively try dissolving half a | | | | For more natural methods of treating Fibromyalgia |
| teaspoon of turmeric powder in water. | | | | and other self-care tips sign up for the free |
| • Garlic detoxifies and builds the immune | | | | Fibromyalgia newsletter below. |
| system. Consider a daily intake of 5,000 mcg of allicin | | | | The list of natural fibromyalgia treatments is growing |
| three a day. Aged garlic like Kyolic is even better. | | | | all the time. The good news for anyone searching for |
| (Warning: large amounts of garlic can hinder blood | | | | natural treatments for fibromyalgia is that there are |
| clotting abilities). | | | | many to consider. Self help for fibromyalgia is now |
| • Ginkgo biloba enhances circulation of the | | | | more readily available than it ever has been before. |
| blood and may improve the memory function of the | | | | However, it is important that you talk with your own |
| brain, although this is not proven. | | | | doctor before you begin taking any herbal |
| • Devil's claw root is a natural alternative to | | | | alternatives to try and manage your fibromyalgia |
| anti-inflammatory medicines, and can be used to cure | | | | symptoms. |