12 Incredible Non-Pharmaceutical Ways to Deal with Fibromyalgia

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4. Mild Exercise

Those with fibromyalgia are already making a face at this one. However, the truth is that a long-term exercise program has been found to reduce the symptoms of this disease. Exercise restores the body’s natural neurochemical balance, increasing the levels of endorphins to fight pain. It will also prevent the wasting away of muscle tissue. It can be difficult to even think about exercise when you are exhausted and when every joint in your body seems to ache, but it is imperative that you try to stay as physically active as possible.

To start, try some mild exercise for just 10 to 15 minutes each day. If you have access to a swimming pool, try swimming or even just treading water. Stretching exercises, a walk around the block — anything that gets you out of bed or off the sofa is good. Many people find that doing seated exercises is an easy way to start moving, and then they gradually and slowly move on to more movement and weight-bearing exercises.

5. Remove Toxins and Food Sensitivities

Many people with fibromyalgia have a poor diet. Food sensitives can also trigger a painful attack. Begin by isolating certain foods from your diet to see if they trigger an attack. The most common offenders are dairy, gluten, red meat, corn, potatoes, tomatoes and eggs. Remove these from your diet for a 30 day period, then, one by one, begin to introduce them to your meal plans and see if you notice a difference in how you feel. You should always eat organic fruits and vegetables along with grass-fed beef to limit your toxin exposure. Concentrate on a diet heavy in organic fruits, vegetables, wild-caught fish, free range poultry, rice, olive oil and coconut oil.

6. Epsom Salt Soak

This isn’t really salt but is actually magnesium sulfate. This is an easy way for your body to absorb magnesium. Since most people with fibromyalgia have a deficiency in magnesium, and it’s hard for the body to digest supplements, this is an easy way to enjoy a relaxing soak and get your magnesium at the same time. Mix two cups of Epsom salt in a bath with very warm water. Soak in this bath for 20 to 30 minutes at a time, at least three times each week.

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