Natural Treatment for Fibromyalgia

[Guest guest]

I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I was wondering if anyone

knows of any holistic treatments that may help or they might have

tried in the past. Thanks so much

 

Tracy

http://www.tracysimmonsfitness.com

[Guest guest]

Tracy,

 

Below is an article I wrote on autoimmune disorders including

Fibromyalgia that may have some information that is helpful for you.

 

http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Natural-Perspective-On-Autoimmune-Disorders & id=23445\

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Blessings,

 

Michelle Newport, CHC, CH

Certified Herbalist

Nature's Sunshine Manager

 

Nature For Life

P.O. Box 4254

Mooresville, NC 28117

704.564.9245

http://www.natureforlife.com

http://www.mynsp.com/natureforlife

 

 

Information contained in this e-mail is provided for informational

purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your

own physician or other medical professional.

 

 

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> Natural Treatment for Fibromyalgia

> " Tracy Simmons " <simmonstl

> Sun, September 03, 2006 8:50 pm

>

I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I was wondering if anyone

> knows of any holistic treatments that may help or they might have

> tried in the past. Thanks so much

>

> Tracy

> http://www.tracysimmonsfitness.com

>

>

[Guest guest]

---hi tracy

please check you are absolutly sure that it is fibro and if so here

is some info

 

OVERVIEW OF THERAPEUTIC REGIME

The treatments recommended in the Cayce readings on fibromyalgia are

mainly directed toward improving the digestive, circulatory,

nervous, and eliminating systems.

 

Diet, moderate exercise, a mild form of energy medicine (Radial

Appliance), spinal manipulations and general massage, colon

irrigation, and castor oil packs are therapies intended to improve

these vital systemic functions.

 

As was typical of Cayce's holistic approach, the mental and

spiritual aspects of therapy were emphasized.

Here are the basic therapies recommended for the treatment of

fibromyalgia based on the Cayce information on this disorder:

1. 1. INTERNAL CLEANSING: Hydrotherapy includes drinking six to

eight glasses of pure water daily, colonic irrigations (preferably)

or enemas, and a cleansing diet of fresh fruits and vegetables.

2.

Castor oil packs across the abdomen are recommended to improve

eliminations through the liver and colon. Mild laxatives may be

helpful if constipation is a problem. Fume baths assist with

elimination of toxins through the skin.

 

3. MANUAL THERAPY (SPINAL MANIPULATION AND MASSAGE): Osteopathic or

chiropractic treatment is recommended to relieve any pressures that

may be hindering circulation and decreasing eliminations. Gentle

massage is suggested to relax the body and improve circulation and

eliminations.

 

4. DIET: The Basic Cayce Diet is intended to improve assimilation

and elimination. The diet focuses heavily on keeping a proper

alkaline/acid balance while avoiding foods which produce toxicity

and drain the system. Essentially, the diet consists mainly of

fruits and vegetables while avoiding fried foods and refined

carbohydrates ( " junk food " ). Certain food combinations are

emphasized.

 

 

5. ENERGY MEDICINE: In addition to the above therapies which will

tend to improve circulation, the Radial Appliance is recommended to

further assist in increasing relaxation and nervous system

coordination. Edgar Cayce said that this appliance would be helpful

for anyone having problems with disturbed sleep and fatigue.

 

6. MEDICINE: A ginseng tonic is recommended to improve digestion and

eliminations. Small dosages of beef juice are recommended for

persons who experience significant fatigue and lack of vitality.

 

 

7. MODERATE EXERCISE: Walking or other moderate exercise is

recommended. Be outdoors in the open as much as possible.

 

8. ATTITUDES AND EMOTIONS: The mental and emotional aspects of

healing are frequently discussed in the Cayce readings.

Particularly, an attitude of desiring and expecting to be healed is

important. A positive mental and emotional attitude and can be

created and maintained by focusing on a high purpose (ideal) for

being healed.

 

 

 

*FIBROMYALGIA LINKED TO IBS*

 

The Edgar Cayce readings consistently maintain that problems in the

bowel can produce systemic conditions. A recent medical study echoes

this theme.

 

Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los

Angeles,California may have discovered a simple test that links

fibromyalgia (acondition manifesting as muscle pain) with irritable

bowel syndrome (orIBS, a condition involving abdominal pain,

bloating, and diarrhea).

 

The lactulose breath test (LBT) is used to assess for the presence

of microbes in the bowel in cases of IBS. Some previous studies have

found that nearly one-third of fibromyalgia patients also have IBS.

 

The study, published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

(April2004), explored the hypothesis that LBT would be abnormal in

both IBS and fibromyalgia patients. The researchers recruited 42

fibromyalgia patients, 111 IBS patients, and 15 healthy control

subjects who were

given the LBT.

 

All the patients with fibromyalgia exhibited abnormal LBT results

compared to 84 percent in the IBS group and 20 percent in the

control group. Furthermore, the amount of hydrogen gas detected in

the LBT correlated with the level of pain in the fibromyalgia

patients.

 

The researchers noted that further studies would be needed to

determine if treatment and normalization of the LBT with antibiotics

can produce improvement in fibromyalgia symptoms.

 

In , " Tracy Simmons "

<simmonstl wrote:

>

> I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I was wondering if

anyone

> knows of any holistic treatments that may help or they might have

> tried in the past. Thanks so much

>

> Tracy

> http://www.tracysimmonsfitness.com

>