| Fibromyalgia is a form of arthritis that is more | | | | make matters worse for you. |
| common in women than in men. People who are | | | | Get Some Sleep |
| affected by this condition are usually over 50 | | | | The general feeling of malaise felt by sufferers of |
| years old. In the United States alone figures show | | | | fibromyalgia is not mainly due to sore muscles and |
| that almost three to six million individuals are | | | | stiff joints. The overwhelming fatigue may also be |
| displaying symptoms of fibromyalgia. The disease | | | | due to lack of deep sleep. As mentioned earlier, |
| is basically characterized by chronic pain, fatigue | | | | individuals with fibromyalgia are not able to sleep |
| and sleeplessness. | | | | soundly at night. |
| Although fibromyalgia is relatively a new term, it | | | | Taking sleeping pills is not the only solution for you |
| has been already known to exist for many years. | | | | to find restful sleep. And the bad news is, if you |
| Previously, this syndrome was known as fibrositis, | | | | take such medication on a regular basis, you |
| soft tissue rheumatism, and non-articular | | | | might get hooked. What you can do to attain |
| rheutmatism. But up to now, scientists still do not | | | | much needed snooze is to take natural |
| have any idea what causes the disease. Many | | | | supplements that contain valerian and lemon balm. |
| agree though that injuries, trauma, stress and | | | | These two ingredients will surely make you sleep |
| infections may be factors that can trigger this | | | | in no time at all. |
| problem. | | | | You may also want to try a supplement that |
| If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you | | | | contains melatonin, a brain chemical that is |
| may have felt really bad knowing that there is no | | | | responsible for normalizing the body clock of a |
| cure for this syndrome. There may be no magic | | | | person. Many people who do not sleep well have |
| pill to make you free from the disease, but there | | | | impaired abilities to produce melatonin. |
| are natural ways in which you can manage your | | | | Mind Your Nutrients |
| condition. Here's how: | | | | Much like in any other condition, people who are |
| Exercise Regularly | | | | suffering from fibromyalgia need certain nutrients |
| For many conditions, exercise should be an | | | | to help them cope with their illness. One mineral |
| integral part in the healing process. The same is | | | | that is very important in relaxing the muscles and |
| true with this type of arthritis. However, it is | | | | preventing strain is magnesium. Foods that are |
| important that you start slowly. Strenuous | | | | rich in magnesium include leafy greens, peas, nuts, |
| activities might increase muscle strain. On the | | | | beans, and whole grains. |
| other hand, if you stay sedentary, your muscles | | | | Ease The Pain |
| will weaken and your joints will become stiffer. | | | | Applying some warmth to your muscles is one of |
| Walking, tai chi or basic yoga and Pilates are ideal | | | | the easiest ways to relieve tension and aches. |
| in keeping your muscles strong without tiring or | | | | However, this might be temporary. Another way |
| straining them. You should also not forget basic | | | | you can do to help ease the pain caused by |
| stretching exercises, as these will help warm your | | | | muscle sore is getting a massage, which will not |
| muscles up before you start your exercise | | | | only eliminate aches but also help you sleep |
| routine. | | | | soundly. You can also ask your masseuse to use |
| Before you begin an exercise program, however, | | | | aromatic oils that will relieve physical as well as |
| it would be best to first consult your doctor or a | | | | mental stress. A full body massage is truly a treat |
| specialist. You need to make sure that whatever | | | | for fibromyalgia sufferers. |
| activity you are planning to do will help instead of | | | | |