Sunday, July 26, 2009

Substitute Therapies For Treating Fibromyalgia

By Michael Byrd

Fibromyalgia is a truly nasty disorder, and some patients even feel more sick when undergoing medical treatment. However, there is hope! Because I have observed promising results with alternative treatments for Fibromyalgia- and even seeing patients undergo complete reversals. Wouldn't it be great to be well again?

For those who are willing, they may begin by implementing changes in their lifestyle. You could do this by eliminating the stressful situations that you encounter everyday. You could also find better methods of reducing stress and relaxation. Exercises such as deep breathing and meditation are very helpful in dealing with the depression and anxiety associated with Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).

The next vital step in treating fibromyalgia is in initiating light aerobic exercises like walking or swimming. Though you may feel pain and uneasiness at the start, the exercises can help in reducing stress. You can do this by starting slowly, and gradually increasing your activity levels until you're doing this for half an hour four or more days each week.

Be sure to get adequate sleep. It's good to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. The constant pain from fibromyalgia usually causes fatigue, which requires that you get as much sleep as needed. You should also ensure that your sleeping space is kept comfortable, relaxing and quiet. And please don't watch the news before you sleep, avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugar at night, because these alter your sleep patterns.

As with eating and drinking, achieving high levels of nutrition is vital. Getting as much high-quality nutrition is key in attaining a more vibrant and healthy life. For optimum results, consume organic whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, and omega-3 rich fish. It also helps to reduce fat intake to 30% below your daily calorie level, drink at least eight glasses of pure, clean water, and eat only free-range meat if possible. Smokers are definitely advised to stop this time.

Another vital nutritional factor to consider is that you need to get at least 1,000 i.u's of vitamin D. Dr. Michael Holick, director of Vitamin D, Skin and Bone Research Laboratory at Boston University, notes that people who have aching bones and muscles, are simply suffering from vitamin deficiency.

While you may do everything to eat the healthiest diet possible, most studies indicate that you still can't get all the required nutrition from the food you eat. It would be best if you take whole food supplements which are essential for good health, as the American Medical Association even recommends doing this.

In overcoming fibromyalgia, the most important thing to consider is to take better care of yourself. To do this, you need to eat right, exercise regularly, take time to relax, and inform everyone that you've got a new method for having more fun. You could listen to your favorite music, take a warm bath, get a massage, walk your dog, watch a feel -good movie, and whistle a happy tune. Live a great life!

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