Similar to chronic
fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia involves bodily aches and pains with fatigue as
a secondary symptom accompanied by insomnia and depression. The cause is
unknown but stress may be a factor. Exercise is very important in
reducing the symptoms. Individuals with the disease often have low
serotonin levels. Herbs that are beneficial for chronic fatigue syndrome
may also help fibromyalgia.
Magnesium -300 to 600
mg citrate or aspartame and malic acid 1200 to 2400 mg taken together may
lessen muscle pain.
Vitamin E - 100 to
300 IU with mixed tocopherols, can reduce symptoms.
SAMe - 800 mg,
reduces pain and depression.
5-HTP- 50 to 100 mg
three times daily, from the plant Griffonia simplicifoli, increases synthesis
of serotonin, decreases pain, improves sleep quality; can be combined with
magnesium and 300 mg St. John's wort for maximum effectiveness.
Fresh fruits, Fresh
vegetables, Whole grains, fatty fish, Salmon, Albacore tuna, Sardines, Herring,
Mackerel, Nuts, Seeds, Extra virgin olive oil, Ginger, Turmeric
Licorice root - 2g
three times daily for 8 weeks.
Ginseng - 1 to 2 g,
take following time span of licorice root.
Black cohosh - has
anti-inflammatory properties.
Homeopathy - take remedy according to symptoms:
Arnica montana,
Bryonia, Calcarea carbonica, Causticum, Cimicifuga, Kalmia latifolia,
Ranunculus bulbosus, Rhus toxicodendron, Ruta graveolens
Camphor = massage,
has a warming effect and promotes healing.
Boswellia - two
capsules twice daily, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Chinese medicine
Acupuncture - very
effective in relieving pain and other symptoms.
Chiropractic
Spinal manipulation -
helpful for some individuals.
Bodywork
Massage- stimulates
circulation and easing pain in stiff areas.
Deep tissue
manipulation, Movement therapies, Polarity therapy
Mindbody
therapy
Meditation - reduces
stress.
Yoga - stretching asanas
relaxes muscles and relieves symptoms
Except
from “Nutrition Almanac” by Lavon J. Dunne pages 86-87