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Home Remedies For Fibromyalgia, Effective Natural Treatment

Written by Dr Easton Patrick

Topic: Alternative MedicinePublished November 24, 2011
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Fibromyalgia is a condition in which the muscles of the body become tender and sore to touch. It can be caused due to heredity and injury affecting the central nervous system. Symptoms of fibromyalgia can get triggered by certain factors such as anxiety, poor sleep habits, stress, depression and a change in weather. Some of the common symptoms of fibromyalgia are fatigue, numbness or tingling, headaches, jaw pain, pain and stiffness or muscles, disturbed sleep pattern and many more.

Fibromyalgia Home Remedies

There are several home remedies for fibromyalgia which are simple to use at home and are effective. Some of the popular home remedies for fibromyalgia are:

1. One of the effective home remedies for fibromyalgia is the use of dandelion. It helps in strengthening the connective tissue and reduces the pain. All you need to do is either consume one tablespoon of it with water or one cup of tea two times in a day for the next four to six weeks.

2. Freshly prepared lemon juice with honey is also one of the efficient home remedies for fibromyalgia. Just mix two to three teaspoons of lemon juice and two to three teaspoons of honey in a glass filled with lukewarm water. Now drink this juice.

3. Cranberry and radish are also very helpful in treating fibromyalgia. You can either drink freshly prepared radish juice or you can drink cranberry juice.

4. Take eight to ten seeds of papaya and grind them properly. Now mix them in a glass of water and boil. Strain this mixture. Daily drink this mixture two to three times for one month.

5. Add vegetables like beet, brinjal and carrot in your daily diet. You can even try drinking juices of these raw vegetables twice in a day.

6. Turmeric is known to have medicinal and antiseptic properties. You can consume turmeric powder mixed with milk or water. It will soothe your muscles and help in treating fibromyalgia.

7. Add garlic cloves into your diet. Consuming two teaspoons of garlic every day will prove to be beneficial in treating fibromyalgia.

8. Bog bean is known to have anti-inflammatory property. You can benefit from this herb by eating it in its natural form or taking it in its supplement form. Always consult your physician before taking any supplements.

9. Omega-3 fatty acids are very helpful in reducing inflammation of joints. Walnuts, avocados, soy, flax, nuts, olive oil, salmon and sardine are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

10. Take one or two egg-plants and bake them. Now heat a pan and put two tablespoons of castor oil in it. Mash and fry the eggplant in this oil. You can add spices like turmeric, coriander, garlic, cumin and salt. Consume it on daily basis for the next two to three months.

11. Take some Spiegel seeds and soak them in water. Now make a paste out of it and apply to the affected area for quick relief.

12. Every morning drink juice made from pigweed leaves on an empty stomach. This will help in treating fibromyalgia.

These were some of the most popular and effective home remedies for fibromyalgia which are simple to follow and can be tried at home with ease.

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