Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia Do you have chronic pain Are you suffering from fatigue yet cannot sleep Doctors do not have a test to diagnosis fibromyalgia so they use multiple symptoms that commonly occur together. Those include but are not limited to widespread pain, tender points on the body, anxiety or depression, extreme fatigue and digestive problems.
If you are searching for alternative healing methods to help with these symptoms you will find there are many of them. To figure out what may work best for you consider each symptom. Lack of sleep is huge factor when it comes to healing, simply put most healing occurs during those hours. Melatonin may be able to help relieve sleep problems and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia. It is a natural hormone that is available over-the-counter and can be used to induce drowsiness and improve sleep patterns. Depression is commonly relieved using St. John’s Wort or SamE. Probiotics are a dietary supplement that may assist with the breakdown and proper absorption of food and may improve your digestive problems. If you are seeing a doctor for fibromyalgia, do not take any herbs without consulting your physician. Even though most supplements and herbs can be found in the store, keep in mind that they are still a medicine and may not be good to use with certain prescription drugs. If you intend to try herbs it is best to buy them at a store where there are people who understand there use.
Search out alternative hands on healing methods. Reiki moves the energy in your body and helps more then you may think. People feel extremely relaxed during a session and often times fall asleep. The effects from Reiki can easily last for days and if you can get your sleep pattern back, that could be a huge help for you. By moving the energy many other symptoms can also be relieved, pain being one of them.
Acupuncture and massage can also help relieve symptoms. You might seek out a good stretch yoga class. With yoga you work at your own pace, it is not a matter of competing with the person next to you, but the stretching and learning to breath more efficiently can be a huge help. Yoga can also help with the digestive problems you are having.
The power in meditation can improve your anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Like many other modalities, it can relax your body and allow it to gently fall asleep. You don’t have to learn to meditate on your own. There are many guided meditations on the internet and on CD’s to help you. Once you get into listening to them, if you have a sleepless night you will be able to guide yourself through a meditation from memory.
You don’t need to suffer with fibromyalgia. There are many healing modalities to consider if you are willing to learn about holistic medicine.
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