Herbs to Heal Fibromyalgia

Abstract

Natural approaches to fibromyalgia treatment may help ease your chronic pain. Ayurvedic treatment for fibromyalgia includes various ayurvedic medicines which help to decrease the signs and symptoms.It is a chronic condition that is characterized by musculoskelton pain along with fatigue and stress. Women are much likely to develop fibromyalgia rather than men. It is a common complex disorder that affects physically, mentally and socially. The reason for the gender inequality is due to hormones, immune system differences or genes also. Women often explain it as a dull ache that starts in the muscles. To be diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the pain must be on both sides of your body that affects both the upper and lower parts of your body. Pain can be worse on some days than on others, which hinders daily activities. Most involved points are neck, shoulders, back and buttocks.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES FOR FIBROMYALGIA?

Exact causes for fibromyalgia are not known but mostly it involves a variety of factors like- genetic, some infections, physical or emotional trauma and also allergy or sensitivity to certain food items or medicines can contribute.

HOW DOES FIBROMYALGIA AFFECT BRAIN?

The brains pain and receptors develop a sort of memory of the pain and become more sensitive and over reacts to pain signals. It is believed that repeated nerve stimulations causes the brains of people with fibromyalgia to change which increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA?

Patient having this condition can present with many symptoms like widespread pain, tender points, painful periods, fatigue, IBS, lack of concentration, headache, calf muscles cramps, tension etc.

WHO ARE AT RISK TO DEVELOP FIBROMYALGIA?

People with family history of same disease or who are having rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis are more prone to come with this type of diseases. As told above, it is commonly seen in women than men.

FIBROMYALGIA ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the three doshas or energies of the body responsible for well being and diseased condition of the body and all the three doshas have specific functions. In fibromyalgia, vata dosha is aggravated and therefore produces symptoms like widespread pain, tender points etc. ayurvedic line of treatment for the same condition also include aushdhis, aahara and vihara that helps to pacify vata dosha mainly.

WHAT ARE THE HERBS TO TREAT FIBROMYALGIA?

Ashwagandha, guggul, shunthi, nirgundi, tagar, bramhi, jatamansi, haridra etc are the various amazing herbs which reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia and gives relief.

Planet ayurveda has a very special pack for fibromyalgia, called as Fibromyalgia Care Pack. This pack contains beneficial herbal remedies for fibromyalgia that consist of effective ayurvedic medicines to take care of all the symptoms of it.

FIBROMYALGIA CARE PACK

1. Aamvatantak Churna – 2 capsules twice daily with warm water.
2. Stress Support Capsules – 1 capsule twice daily with warm water.
3. Joint Aid Plus Capsules – 2 capsules twice daily with warm water.
4. Boswellia Curcumin – 2 capsules twice daily with warm water.
5. Shatavari Ghrit – 1/2 teaspoon twice daily with warm water.

Planet Ayurveda offers you a wide range of herbal supplements that take care of your health and life. Our formulations are 100% herbal and prepared after passing through a series of effective and stringent tests that assure their quality. We put in our best efforts to bring to you the best of herbs in their purest form. Our products are prepared under completely hygienic environments and the pass quality check before they reach you.

SOME GUIDELINES

• Maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Try to avoid the food items which cause stomach upset as IBS is the condition many people with fibromyalgia presents with.
• Make habit to go for a walk and also exercise regularly.
• Have proper sleep at least for 8 hours.
• Stay away from the stress. Read stories, listen to music to have mental relaxation.