| The underlying cause of fibromyalgia is not yet | | | | for that matter better to give up sodas |
| clear. The joint and muscle aches, the muscle | | | | altogether and go for your favorite mineral water. |
| spasms, the tingling of the skin, the irritable bowel | | | | Sugar can give you a nice energy boost, but it is |
| syndrome, the endless nights without sleep, the | | | | short lived and the following slump will drain all that |
| headaches and the list goes on — what | | | | energy and more putting you on a path of major |
| causes these symptoms and can there be any | | | | ups and downs. Caffeine, moreover, is a diuretic, |
| way to understand, and therefore cure | | | | and can push water out of your body fast so |
| fibromyalgia? | | | | avoid coffee and tea, try hot water with a slice |
| There are a number of theories regarding the | | | | of lemon instead. |
| cause of fibromyalgia, however none of them are | | | | • Drink water. Water is vital to keep the |
| overwhelming in their argument so as to stand | | | | body’s processing functions going. Water |
| out above the others. They range from chemical | | | | makes up a vast proportion of our body and |
| imbalances in the brain leading to overly sensitive | | | | without it our body struggles to function, causing |
| pain receptors, impaired mood regulation that | | | | fatigue and headaches. Keep yourself well |
| effects sleep and causes fatigue to reduced levels | | | | hydrated by drinking at least 8 glasses of water a |
| of essential hormones causing tiredness, impaired | | | | day. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty as by |
| memory and low pain thresholds or sleep | | | | that time your body is already dehydrated. |
| disorders that don’t allow the body to | | | | • Improve sleeping patterns. Instill some |
| achieve the deep sleep it needs for healing. | | | | new bedtime routines to help your body establish |
| As with the many potential causes, there are a | | | | a better sleeping pattern. Have going to bed and |
| number of treatment options available. Although it | | | | getting times and try to stick with these no |
| is interesting to note that currently there is no | | | | matter how restless a night you’ve had. |
| FDA approved medication specifically designed for | | | | Keep your bedroom free from distractions, which |
| fibromyalgia. Doctors will currently prescribe | | | | means removing the TV and not reading in bed. |
| medications that tackle one or more of the | | | | Ensure that the room is dark and quiet. If you are |
| symptoms. | | | | struggling to sleep, get up and try reading a book, |
| Keep reading for simple steps you can take to | | | | make sure you keep yourself warm and head |
| naturally combat fibromyalgia and to sign up for | | | | back to bed when you’re feeling sleepy. |
| the free Fibromyalgia newsletter. | | | | The idea behind these suggestions is to train your |
| If you’re interested in staying away from | | | | brain into realizing that bed is for sleeping or |
| medications, then you might want to take note of | | | | intimate moments only and that when |
| these tips for naturally relieving the symptoms of | | | | you’re there that’s what you do. |
| fibromyalgia. | | | | • Find ways to relax. Relax by taking up |
| • Make some dietary changes. Many | | | | yoga and meditation. Use the breathing exercises |
| fibromyalgia sufferers report a significant | | | | taught by these arts to clear your head of |
| reduction in symptoms when avoiding the | | | | worries and stress. |
| following foods: dairy products, processed foods, | | | | These are only a few of the all-natural tips you |
| junk or fast foods, chocolate, fried foods, salt and | | | | can use to help cure fibromyalgia. Before making |
| red meat. | | | | changes to your diet, check with your doctor on |
| Stay away from stimulants such as caffeine, | | | | what kinds of foods are good for you to ensure |
| alcohol and sugar, as these can disturb your | | | | you are receiving sufficient amounts of the right |
| already disrupted sleep. Avoid diet sodas, as they | | | | nutrients. |
| contain even more caffeine than non-diet ones, | | | | |