Treatments

Fibromyalgia Exercises
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic pain throughout the body. In most instances, people who suffer from this debilitating condition tend to reduce their level of physical activity in response to the pain. But the importance of exercise cannot be emphasized enough. Cardio exercise and gentle stretching techniques can help to rebuild strength and restore ease of movement in the joints.

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Fibromyalgia Support Groups
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibromyalgia currently affects roughly five to ten million Americans. It can affect people of all ages, sexes, religions, and socioeconomic classes. But it primarily occurs in women of childbearing age. Joining a fibromyalgia support group can help you learn more about your condition connect you with peers who understand and empathize with your symptoms.

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14 Tips for Fighting Fibromyalgia
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder that affects millions of Americans each year. It is characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. And despite its prevalence, Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood and under diagnosed in the medical community. Doctors have yet to understand the exact cause of the condition or locate a cure for its symptoms.

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Fibromyalgia Treatment
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
If you are experiencing constant, chronic, and widespread pain throughout the body that is accompanied by fatigue and has persisted for several months, you should seek the advice of your natural healthcare professional. The most common treatment methods for fibromyalgia include medications and lifestyle changes that can help to alleviate symptoms and improve your overall health.

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Fibromyalgia Relief
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. Although since the chronic pain of fibromyalgia is widespread, the signal may be more difficult to interpret. Regardless, you can manage the pain of fibromyalgia by incorporating several key strategies into your daily routine. These include diet, exercise, supplements, and rest.

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Fibromyalgia and Natural Therapies: An Interview with Michael Hooker
By Tamara Peters
This article will provide a look at alternative therapies, as a means of managing the symptoms of fibromyalgia, as prescribed by Michael Hooker RSSMT. Mike is an old friend of the Fibromyalgia Friends. I'd like to thank him, on behalf of our group, for graciously offering his expertise.

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Fibromyalgia: Improving through Fitness
By Deborah A. Barrett
When I first read about the helpfulness of exercise, I literally tried to exercise the fibromyalgia right out of me. While bouncing on the StairMaster, I felt no pain. Endorphins made me feel terrific and invincible. Hours afterward, however, the pain was excruciating. My life became divided between intense workouts and sheer agony. No surprise -- I soon stopped exercising altogether.

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Acupuncture Helps Fibromyalgia
By Dr. Joseph Mercola
In my experience fibromyalgia is nearly always related to some severe emotional trauma that establishes a series of potentially devastating physical processes, which frequently incapacitate the person. I am not surprised that acupuncture seems to work for it. It is certainly better than the traditional approaches. I am also not surprised that it did not provide long-term benefit.

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Strength Training May Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms
By Dr. Joseph Mercola
Harvard researchers studied women who completed a 20-week exercise program showed that a mixture of aerobic activity and strength conditioning can in fact improve fibromyalgia symptoms. The investigators had the women go through a progressive regimen that started with pool exercises to improve their joint movement, then moved on to walking and strengthening exercises with hand weights, machines and the body's own resistance.

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Ayurvedic Treatment of Fibromyalgia (CFS)
By Dr.Shashikant Patwardhan
Fibromyalgia is a relatively common condition, estimated to affect about four percent of the general population. It is very similar to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); Only point of difference is presence of musculoskeletal pain in fibromyalgia and that of fatigue in CFS. Low level of Serotonin is considered to be most important biochemical criteria. The primary treatment goals should include raise serotonin levels, improve sleep quality, and assure adequate magnesium levels.

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Fibromyalgia Support
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Fibromyalgia is a debilitating disease that causes pain, exhaustion, and a number of additional physical and mental complaints. Individuals who suffer from this condition need the support of friends and family members to help them understand fibromyalgia, learn more about the condition, and cope with the symptoms of their illness.

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Fibromyalgia and Guaifenesin
By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
Guaifenesin is a medication that thins the mucus in the respiratory system and makes it easier to breathe. It relieves the coughs of colds, bronchitis, and other lung infections by allowing the patient to cough up mucus and clear the airways. This medication is also prescribed for other uses. Read on to learn more about guaifenesin and how it is used to help alleviate the symptoms of fibrimyalgia.

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