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Fibromyalgia Home Remedies |
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Fiery Cayenne oil eases painful
muscles and joints
Fibromyalgia's most distinguishable feature is that the pain is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, insomnia and tender trigger points, on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. A herbal approach to treatment will include herbs that address adrenal gland support, stress management, and pain relief, as well as emotional needs.
 Home Remedies for Fibromyalgia
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Cayenne Pepper |
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Capsaicin depletes substance P, so that the pain fibromyalgia is lessened |
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Ginger |
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Ginger compresses, hot or cold, stir up circulation and mobilize the body's own healing agents to ease the pain of fibromyalgia. (Weed, Susan ) |
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Grapes |
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Grapeseed Extract - From the seeds of wine grapes come powerful antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory compounds called procyanidins. For people with fibromyalgia, these compounds help to inhibit the inflammatory response, the chemical reactions responsible for pain and soreness. (White,Linda B., M.D. ) |
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Lavender |
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Essential of of Lavender, diluted with jojoba or olive oil can be used to massage sore places, recommended by women who have dealt with fibromyalgia for many years. (Weed, Susan ) |
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Mugwort |
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Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing and fast relief from aching muscles and joints. You can purchase a moxa 'cigar' at heath food stores that stock TCM items. Light it, and bring the glowing end near the painful area and move it around in small, slow spirals until the heat becomes too intense. Pain relief often lasts for twelve or more hours. (Weed, Susan ) |
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Nettle |
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Magnesium is needed to moderate pain response. Large amounts are available in oatstraw or nettle infusions, whole grains, legumes and leafy greens. (Weed, Susan ) |
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Ginseng, Siberian |
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Because it enhances immunity and helps the body deal with stress, Siberian ginseng is frequently included in nutritional support programs for people with fibromyalgia. |
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St. John's Wort |
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St. John's Wort tincture (not capsules, not tea) is a superb muscle relaxer. A 25-30 drop dose not only stops, but prevents muscle aches. (Weed, Susan ) |
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White Willow |
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Tinctures of willow bark (1-2 dropperfuls/1-2 ml) are highly recommended by women dealing with fibromyalgia. (Weed, Susan ) |
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Devil's Claw *
Ginger *
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Grapes *
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White Willow *
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- Cayenne Infused oil
- Ginger and rosemary bath
- Ginger root infused oil
- Joint and Muscle Pain
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Home Remedies
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