| Fibromyalgia is a painful condition where the | | | | · Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant that |
| muscles, ligaments, and tendons experience | | | | helps to boost the immune system and is used |
| chronic pain. There is no known cause to why | | | | for muscular support. |
| people develop fibromyalgia, but evidence | | | | · Melatonin taken before bed is good for sleep |
| supports the fact that people with this condition | | | | and immune support; however, be sure you |
| are much more sensitive to pain because their | | | | contact your doctor before taking, especially if |
| body's usual pain perception process is not | | | | you are taking any anti-depressants. |
| functioning properly. | | | | The following are herbs known to help with the |
| While Fibromyalgia causes severe pain, it is not life | | | | symptoms of Fibromyalgia: |
| threatening. Of course, a person suffering from | | | | · Green Tea |
| this chronic condition may disagree because of the | | | | · Cat's Claw |
| almost unbearable pain they experience, but the | | | | · Bromelain |
| facts are that the symptoms can be managed. | | | | · Turmeric |
| Treatment can include many different drug | | | | · Rhodiola |
| therapies to treat the many different symptoms | | | | · Capsicum |
| that are caused by Fibromyalgia. However, these | | | | Do not include these in your diet until you have |
| drugs can have serious side effects. Before you | | | | contacted a doctor. These herbs can have serious |
| try these prescription drugs, why not give some | | | | effects if you are taking certain prescription drugs |
| of the following alternatives a try? However, it is | | | | or have certain health problems. Bromelain should |
| important that you talk to your doctor before | | | | not be taken by people who have peptic ulcers. It |
| you take any natural supplements or herbs, as | | | | can also affect how certain medications are |
| they can have a negative reaction if combined | | | | absorbed. Turmeric can thin the blood and |
| with other medications. | | | | increase the effectiveness of blood thinning |
| The following natural food supplements could help | | | | medications. |
| with the many different symptoms of | | | | More Tips for People with Fibromyalgia |
| Fibromyalgia: | | | | · Stay away from foods that are refined, such |
| · Omega fish oil can help to decrease | | | | as: white breads, pastas, and sugar. |
| inflammation and improve immunity. | | | | · Reduce your intake of red meats. Eat more |
| · Vitamin C is a good source of antioxidants and | | | | lean meats, cold water fish, soy, and beans. |
| can help to boost the immune system. | | | | · When cooking, use healthy oils, such as olive oil |
| · Take a multivitamin daily. The best multivitamin | | | | or vegetable oil. |
| should contain vitamins A, C, D, E, and B vitamins. | | | | · Completely eliminate trans fatty acids. These |
| It should also contain trace minerals, such as | | | | fatty acids can be found in many junk foods. |
| magnesium, calcium, zinc, and selenium. | | | | Many companies are making foods without trans |
| · Calcium and vitamin D supplements help to | | | | fat. Just check the labels. |
| support muscle and skeletal weakness. | | | | · Stay away from alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine. |
| · L-carnitine is for muscular support. | | | | · Stop eating foods that you could be allergic to, |
| · Alpha-lipoic acid is for antioxidant support. | | | | such as: dairy, wheat (gluten), corn, preservatives, |
| · S-adenosylmethionine or SAMe is for mental | | | | food additives, and soy. |
| and immune support. However, people who suffer | | | | · Reduce your intake of sugar, salt, and fat. |
| from manic or bipolar disorder should not take this | | | | · Stay away from foods that contain MSG. |
| supplement. | | | | · Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every single day. |
| · Probiotic supplements, particularly those that | | | | Make a point of trying to exceed this limit every |
| contain Lactobacillus acidophilus, can help to | | | | day. |
| maintain the gastrointestinal and immune health. | | | | · Exercise |
| Check to see if they need to be refrigerated. | | | | Fibromyalgia is manageable. |