Fibromyalgia Syndrome Symptoms

Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition causing pain to be felt all over the body. Additional common fibromyalgia symptoms include muscle stiffness, fatigue, insomnia, poor memory and concentration and IBS. Theories as to fibromyalgia causes include the presence of abnormal levels of certain chemicals in the brain, or the presence of viruses or parasites. Mainstream treatment usually involves painkillers or anti-depressants.

The Ayurvedic view is that fibromyalgia is symptomatic of an aggravation of Kapha and of Vata in combination, blocking the muscle fibres and impeding the circulation. With the blood energy unable to circulate the muscles dehydrate and contract and mitochondrial function slows down.

Ayurvedic fibromyalgia treatment does not focus purely on the pain. If the condition is not treated properly the nerves and the muscles will ultimately be damaged. It therefore sets out to balance Vata and Kapha, using appropriate herbs and medicines. Panchakarma (Ayurvedic detoxification) with its special oil massages and steaming, along with the use of rejuvenating herbs, can all bring great relief from fibromyalgia pain. Lifestyle advice is generally required, as well as dietary, as biorhythmic imbalance can throw the body off-track as much as the wrong types of foods. Warm, soupy foods are to be favored.

Pranayama breathing exercises are beneficial in the treatment for fibromyalgia even when physical exercise is difficult – Suryavhedi Pranayama is particularly helpful (see Yoga Books ‘Yatan Yoga’). This exercise warms the body from the inside, helping to balance Vata and Kapha.

At the Yatan Holistic Health Healing Ayurvedic Centre we are well equipped to provide you with an individualized program to deal with fibromyalgia. Please call us for further help and advice on 1300 552 260.

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