Fibromyalgia is a very elusive syndrome that really has no definitive tests, blood work or diagnosis. This is curious to me and makes me wonder if that is so because it stems from lifestyle choices. Current research done by Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa shows that fibromyalgia is seen as the effects of a long-term sleep disorder. This makes perfect sense given that the American lifestyle promotes sleep disorders. It is strongly associated with depression and anxiety as well. The symptoms quite often appear after a traumatic event. With this in mind, it is obvious there is no magic herbal remedy for these symptoms. There is however a counter-attack that can be launched! It has obviously taken a great deal of effort, time, external effects, internal effects etc. to get the person with Fibromyalgia into a place of constant pain and suffering. Therefore, it will take a bit of time to UNDO and unravel the habits, processes, and choices that have been made and restore health. As Dr. John Christopher and others have often said, “There are no incurable diseases, just incurable people”.
If one is to truly rid his or her life of the symptoms of this syndrome, an honest examination of ones’ life must take place first. Have you taken on more than you are capable of doing with ease, and happiness? Are you succumbing to the pressures of society, religion, and even personal pressures to do better, be better and have more? Then, sort through all of those things and scale down to the necessary, leaving all the other by the wayside. Next, structure your life to ensure you have time to sleep properly, have downtime each day to take a hot bath, read a book, lie in the hammock or take a leisurely walk. Allow yourself to be inspired by the world around you, not hammered. Now, it’s time to get your diet in check. Stop the fast food runs, eat out much less, and eat foods that are alive and full of nutrients. Clean your liver using a good Liver Detox Tea or other method at least once a month. Keep your body clean and pure. Drink lots of pure water and good herbal teas. Exercise, walking daily, engaging in a regular yoga practice, or Thai Chi is a wonderful way to distress, work on deep breathing and rejuvenate your body inside and out, bringing oxygen to your brain, tissues, muscles and vital organs. Take Cayenne pepper six days a week, resting on the seventh. This nourishes the heart, increases circulation to all parts of your body and builds your immune system.
Some other good herbs for those with fibromyalgia symptoms are Ashwaganda, Passion Flower, and Nutmeg. There are also good relaxing nervines that promote sleep which will help induce restful sleep. A couple common ones are chamomile and valerian. Lavender essential oil is another good one to use at night, rub it on the bottoms of the feet before retiring.
Adaptogens are herbs that help one deal with stress. Ginseng is an excellent herb for creating stamina and a sense of well-being. Rosemary essential oil and grapefruit essential oil are also very helpful for adjusting mood and focus throughout the day. Echinacea is also a very powerful herb to include in this area as well as boosting immunity.
It is very important to have clean, free bowels, so be sure to assist them in every way possible. A clean diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds is a great start. When you need extra assistance consider a colonic and various herbs to help with this. Be sure to have plenty of bowel movements every day.
Herbs to help with pain, calendula, chickweed chamomile, licorice and many others are all good sources of relief.
The bottom line is this, fibromyalgia is an American lifestyle syndrome that can easily be remedied if one is willing to change. You always have a choice. You can choose to fill your body with toxins and you may or may not obtain the results you are looking for. OR you can clean your body up, give it the tools it needs to heal itself and live a strong, productive life as was intended. The choice is yours. Just remember, Nature Heals you Best.