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Fibromyalgia is
a life changing condition, but there is hope of regaining control of
your life again! Holistic Health modalities can help manage pain and
improve the quality of life.
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Massage therapy
- Relaxation techniques
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Nutrition
- Meditation
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Movement / Exercise
- Acupuncture
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Hypnosis
- Journaling
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Massage
therapy can break the pain cycle by relaxing the muscles and improving
the flow of energy, blood and lymphatic fluid. Find a therapist that is
familiar with the needs of fibromyalgia sufferer. Movement / exercise should be
gentle and flowing. Yoga, tai chi, water aerobics are good choices.
Start slow but do it on a regular basis. Relaxation techniques, meditation,
and hypnosis, focus and quiet the mind. Staying centered helps with
pain control, anxiety and depression. Nutrition; zinc, selenium, B
complex, magnesium, calcium, vitamin E, omega 3, have been shown to be
beneficial. Coffee, alcohol, and nightshade vegetables have shown to be
inflammatory. Acupuncture
has helped in the early stages. Journaling, when used in
conjunction with other therapies, can relieve anxiety, depression, help
in pain management. Self-
care techniques are the key to controlling symptoms of fibromyalgia. Do
not let this intangible disease rob you of your quality of life. Take
control of your life, get active, and take time for yourself.
For more information about
fibromyalgia visit these sites:
www.fmaware.org
www.arthritis.org
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