Ayurvedic Treatment of Fibromyalgia (CFS)

Written by Dr.Shashikant Patwardhan


Fibromyalgia is a recently recognized disorder that is regarded as a chronic condition associated withrepparttar experience of non-inflammatory pain and tenderness in muscles, ligaments , joints and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is a relatively common condition, estimated to affect about four percent ofrepparttar 114568 general population. It is very similar to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); Only point of difference is presence of musculoskeletal pain in fibromyalgia and that of fatigue in CFS. Low level of Serotonin is considered to be most important biochemical criteria. The primary treatment goals should include raise serotonin levels, improve sleep quality, and assure adequate magnesium levels. Symptoms : Generalized aches or stiffness at many sites for more than three months. Generalized fatigue Chronic headache including migraines Sleep disorder, particularly timings of cycles Neuronal and psychological complaints Swelling Numbness/ tingling sensations Ayurvedic View : It can be described as 'Mansa Dhatugat and Mansavrut Vata' Fibromyalgia is perceived as a Vata imbalance. Vata isrepparttar 114569 main imbalance and Aggravated Vata destabilizesrepparttar 114570 nervous system and can create hypersensitivity leading to pain and tenderness. Accumulation of Ama (toxins) and shrotorodha are also contributory factors. Ayurvedic Approach of Fibromyalgia and CFS Treatment The aggravation of Vata dosha and accumulation of Ama (toxins) are repparttar 114571 primary causes and should be treated mainly. Associated weak digestion, constipation, and effects of chronic stress should also be tackled. Panchakarma Therapy Pre-purification Measures namely 'snehan' and 'swedan are very useful to balance 'Vata' and to loosenrepparttar 114572 toxins. Snehan isrepparttar 114573 Herbalized Oil Massage. This oil is applied torepparttar 114574 entire body with a particular type of massage. Swedan is sudation or sweating and is given immediately following repparttar 114575 snehan. An herbal concoction may be added torepparttar 114576 steam to further enhancement of effect. Daily herbalized oil massage also provides a deeply soothing and balancing effect torepparttar 114577 entire nervous system. The motion of massage creates heat and friction which enhances circulation and helps cleanserepparttar 114578 areas of chemical impurities that could be aggravating and hypersensitizing nerve tissues. Diet and Nutrition

Following isrepparttar 114579 diet suggested forrepparttar 114580 patients suffering form Fibromyalgia and CFS Vegetable juices and soups Coconut water and Coconut milk Juice of carrot, Cucumber, Beetroot Cooked vegetables like squash, zucchini and pumpkin Spices like cumin, coriander, ginger asafetida, garlic, fennel and turmeric. Green salad with a dressing of lemon juice and a little salt Khichadi (recipe made by cooking rice and mung dal, 1:1 or 1:2 proportion)

The patient of Fibromyalgia and CFS should avoidrepparttar 114581 following: Eating hot, spicy and fried foods, sweets, foods like brinjal, cabbage, Cauliflower, spinach, broccoli, okra and potatoes. Too much tea, coffee, alcohol, white sugar, yogurt, chocolate, cocoa. Sleeping duringrepparttar 114582 day and staying up late at night Mental tensions like worry, anxiety, fear, stress and grief. Yoga for Stress Management and Improved Mental and Emotional Function:

Help For Persistent Or Recurring Swelling

Written by Dr. Rita Louise


Likerepparttar arteries, veins and capillaries that transport blood through our bodies, our bodies also contains an extensive drainage system that returns water and proteins from our tissues back torepparttar 114567 bloodstream. Calledrepparttar 114568 lymphatic system, it is part of our immune system and works to defendrepparttar 114569 body from diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.

The lymphatic system has two major functions. First, it works to regulaterepparttar 114570 amount of fluids within our bodies. Secondly, it is responsible for “taking outrepparttar 114571 trash”, that is collecting waste products, such as dead blood cells and pathogens fromrepparttar 114572 interstitial fluid (the fluid that fillsrepparttar 114573 spaces around cells) and filters it before returning it torepparttar 114574 bloodstream.

The lymphatic system is made up of lymph vessels that carry lymph, a protein-rich fluid that is transported throughrepparttar 114575 lymph vessels, and lymph nodes which filter out germs and toxins. There are over 100 lymph nodes throughoutrepparttar 114576 body, withrepparttar 114577 majority of them being located inrepparttar 114578 neck, groin and armpits. Lymphatic vessels contain valves that preventrepparttar 114579 lymph from flowing backwards withinrepparttar 114580 system. Withinrepparttar 114581 lymphatic vessels, lymph is transported throughrepparttar 114582 vessels and moves viarepparttar 114583 squeezing action of their neighboring skeletal muscles.

Whenrepparttar 114584 movement of lymph throughrepparttar 114585 body becomes impaired, it will leak out ofrepparttar 114586 lymphatic capillaries and causerepparttar 114587 surrounding tissues to swell. This condition is called lymphedema. Lymphedema occurs whenrepparttar 114588 amount of lymph fluid inrepparttar 114589 body exceedsrepparttar 114590 body’s ability to transport it. This causesrepparttar 114591 lymph fluid to accumulate inrepparttar 114592 tissues, where it causes swelling, particularly ofrepparttar 114593 arms and legs.

There are two types of lymphedema. Doctors don’t know what causes Primary Lymphedema, but it can be present at birth, or can develop later on in life. Fortunately, this condition is rare. Secondary Lymphedema is a condition that is not often talked about, but often affects individuals who have undergone surgery, such as cancer surgery where lymph nodes are commonly removed. It can also affect individuals who have undergone radiation therapy, which can damage lymph nodes and cause scar tissue to form ultimately interfering withrepparttar 114594 flow of lymph. It can also be experienced by individuals who have experienced a severe trauma or infection.

Inrepparttar 114595 initial stages of this chronic condition, Lymphedema often begins with swelling in a hand or foot, particularlyrepparttar 114596 one closest to whererepparttar 114597 surgery has occurred or radiation therapy has taken place. If left unchecked,repparttar 114598 protein-rich lymph can continue to accumulate, leading to increased swelling and a hardening ofrepparttar 114599 tissues. This increases your risk of developing an infection or may interfere or impairrepparttar 114600 function ofrepparttar 114601 limb.

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