Fibromyalgia is a disorder primarily characterized by extreme fatigue and pain in the muscles and joints. Signs of this condition include flu-like symptoms, tiredness, numbness in the limbs and extremities, headache, dizziness, sleep difficulties, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, memory loss, depression, sensitivity to certain chemicals and skin problems. Some of the factors that may trigger fibromylagia are stress, grief, emotional trauma, a sedentary lifestyle and sleep deprivation, but there is no known cause for the condition. The symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to those of other disorders and/or illnesses. While tests may be given by your doctor to rule out other conditions, there are currently no specific diagnostic tests to determine fibromylagia. The general criteria is that if you have been experiencing tenderness in a minimum of 11 tender point sites on your body and your pain has lasted for 3 months or more, it is likely that you have fibromylagia. While your doctor may recommend pain medications and other prescription drugs to address your symptoms, you may desire to seek alternative remedies that may be helpful.
Instructions
1. Give barley grass a try. It contains vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll, has anti-inflammatory properties and helps detoxify your body. Barley grass is derived from the whole leaves of the barley plant. You can usually find barley grass in powdered form. Add a couple of teaspoons to an 8-ounce glass of water and drink it daily. If you are allergic to grasses or have celiac disease, you should not take barley grass. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor before taking it.
2. Use boswellia extract daily to reduce morning joint stiffness and inflammation. Boswellia comes from the gummy resin of a fragrant tree that commonly grows in India and is used by Ayurvedic medicine practitioners for its healing properties. The dosage depends upon the individual product you are taking. There are currently no known drug interactions with boswellia, but you should avoid it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
