Bones, Joints and Muscles Problems and Solutions;

Fibromyalgia:

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a disease of the muscles and the soft tissues. It is a complex disorder that causes pain, tenderness, and fatigue in the muscles of specific parts of the body, including the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs.
People with Fibromyalgia often experience other symptoms, such as extreme tiredness that does not get better with sleep or rest, problems sleeping, mood, or memory problems. Fibromyalgia affects more women than men. The pain, extreme tiredness, and lack of sleep that fibromyalgia causes can affect your ability to work or do daily activities.

Fibromyalgia has been compared to arthritis. Like Arthritis, Fibromyalgia causes pain and fatigue. But, unlike Arthritis, Fibromyalgia does not cause redness and swelling, or damage to your joints.

Getting a diagnosis for Fibromyalgia is very difficult. One reason for this is that, pain, fatigue and sleep problems, which are the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, also are symptoms of many other conditions. Second reason is that, there is no lab test for Fibromyalgia. Although Fibromyalgia is prevalent, new research has found that doctors have misdiagnosed many people as having this condition.

What are the symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

• Extreme tiredness, called fatigue
• Cognitive and memory problems
• Trouble sleeping
• Mood problems
• Headaches
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Painful menstrual periods
• Numbness or tingling of hands and feet
• Restless legs syndrome
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights, temprature
• Depression or anxiety

What causes Fibromyalgia?

Researchers are not sure exactly what causes Fibromyalgia. Studies also show that the brains of people with Fibromyalgia may not process pain in the same way as people who do not have Fibromyalgia, so Fibromyalgia may be caused by a problem in the brain with nerves and pain signals. In other words, in people with Fibromyalgia, the brain misunderstands everyday pain and other sensory experiences, making the person more sensitive to pressure, temperature (hot or cold), bright lights, and noise compared to people who do not have Fibromyalgia.

What are the treatments for Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is treated with a combination of treatments, which may include herbal medicines and lifestyle changes.

• Herbal Treatment For Fibromyalgia:

Best approach is to use a combination of the following herbs under the supervision of a qualified health care giver in order to avoid harmful drug interactions with other prescriptions medications you may be taken. Examples of herbs for the treatment of fibromyalgia are Lycium, Griffonia, St John Wort, Ginseng Korean, White willow, Valerian etc These herbs are relaxant, sedative, immune booster, neuroprotective, and nervine in action,

• Lifestyle Changes For Fibromyalgia:

~ Getting enough sleep
~ Getting regular physical activity
~ Learning how to manage stress
~ Eating a healthy diet

Bones, Joints and Muscles Problems and Solutions;

Fibromyalgia:

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a disease of the muscles and the soft tissues. It is a complex disorder that causes pain, tenderness, and fatigue in the muscles of specific parts of the body, including the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs.
People with Fibromyalgia often experience other symptoms, such as extreme tiredness that does not get better with sleep or rest, problems sleeping, mood, or memory problems. Fibromyalgia affects more women than men. The pain, extreme tiredness, and lack of sleep that fibromyalgia causes can affect your ability to work or do daily activities.

Fibromyalgia has been compared to arthritis. Like Arthritis, Fibromyalgia causes pain and fatigue. But, unlike Arthritis, Fibromyalgia does not cause redness and swelling, or damage to your joints.

Getting a diagnosis for Fibromyalgia is very difficult. One reason for this is that, pain, fatigue and sleep problems, which are the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, also are symptoms of many other conditions. Second reason is that, there is no lab test for Fibromyalgia. Although Fibromyalgia is prevalent, new research has found that doctors have misdiagnosed many people as having this condition.

What are the symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

• Extreme tiredness, called fatigue
• Cognitive and memory problems
• Trouble sleeping
• Mood problems
• Headaches
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Painful menstrual periods
• Numbness or tingling of hands and feet
• Restless legs syndrome
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights, temprature
• Depression or anxiety

What causes Fibromyalgia?

Researchers are not sure exactly what causes Fibromyalgia. Studies also show that the brains of people with Fibromyalgia may not process pain in the same way as people who do not have Fibromyalgia, so Fibromyalgia may be caused by a problem in the brain with nerves and pain signals. In other words, in people with Fibromyalgia, the brain misunderstands everyday pain and other sensory experiences, making the person more sensitive to pressure, temperature (hot or cold), bright lights, and noise compared to people who do not have Fibromyalgia.

What are the treatments for Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is treated with a combination of treatments, which may include herbal medicines and lifestyle changes.

• Herbal Treatment For Fibromyalgia:

Best approach is to use a combination of the following herbs under the supervision of a qualified health care giver in order to avoid harmful drug interactions with other prescriptions medications you may be taken. Examples of herbs for the treatment of fibromyalgia are Lycium, Griffonia, St John Wort, Ginseng Korean, White willow, Valerian etc These herbs are relaxant, sedative, immune booster, neuroprotective, and nervine in action,

• Lifestyle Changes For Fibromyalgia:

~ Getting enough sleep
~ Getting regular physical activity
~ Learning how to manage stress
~ Eating a healthy diet

Bones, Joints and Muscles Problems and Solutions;

Fibromyalgia:

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a disease of the muscles and the soft tissues. It is a complex disorder that causes pain, tenderness, and fatigue in the muscles of specific parts of the body, including the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs.
People with Fibromyalgia often experience other symptoms, such as extreme tiredness that does not get better with sleep or rest, problems sleeping, mood, or memory problems. Fibromyalgia affects more women than men. The pain, extreme tiredness, and lack of sleep that fibromyalgia causes can affect your ability to work or do daily activities.

Fibromyalgia has been compared to arthritis. Like Arthritis, Fibromyalgia causes pain and fatigue. But, unlike Arthritis, Fibromyalgia does not cause redness and swelling, or damage to your joints.

Getting a diagnosis for Fibromyalgia is very difficult. One reason for this is that, pain, fatigue and sleep problems, which are the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, also are symptoms of many other conditions. Second reason is that, there is no lab test for Fibromyalgia. Although Fibromyalgia is prevalent, new research has found that doctors have misdiagnosed many people as having this condition.

What are the symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

• Extreme tiredness, called fatigue
• Cognitive and memory problems
• Trouble sleeping
• Mood problems
• Headaches
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Painful menstrual periods
• Numbness or tingling of hands and feet
• Restless legs syndrome
• Sensitivity to loud noises or bright lights, temprature
• Depression or anxiety

What causes Fibromyalgia?

Researchers are not sure exactly what causes Fibromyalgia. Studies also show that the brains of people with Fibromyalgia may not process pain in the same way as people who do not have Fibromyalgia, so Fibromyalgia may be caused by a problem in the brain with nerves and pain signals. In other words, in people with Fibromyalgia, the brain misunderstands everyday pain and other sensory experiences, making the person more sensitive to pressure, temperature (hot or cold), bright lights, and noise compared to people who do not have Fibromyalgia.

What are the treatments for Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is treated with a combination of treatments, which may include herbal medicines and lifestyle changes.

• Herbal Treatment For Fibromyalgia:

Best approach is to use a combination of the following herbs under the supervision of a qualified health care giver in order to avoid harmful drug interactions with other prescriptions medications you may be taken. Examples of herbs for the treatment of fibromyalgia are Lycium, Griffonia, St John Wort, Ginseng Korean, White willow, Valerian etc These herbs are relaxant, sedative, immune booster, neuroprotective, and nervine in action,

• Lifestyle Changes For Fibromyalgia:

~ Getting enough sleep
~ Getting regular physical activity
~ Learning how to manage stress
~ Eating a healthy diet

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of plaques in and on your artery walls which can restrict blood flow.
As you get older, fats, cholesterol, and calcium can collect in your arteries and form plaque. The buildup of plaque makes it difficult for blood to flow through your arteries. This buildup may occur in any artery in your body, including your heart, legs, and kidneys.

It can result in a shortage of blood and oxygen in various tissues of your body. Pieces of plaque can also break off, causing a blood clot. If left untreated, atherosclerosis can lead to heart attack, stroke, or heart failure.

What Causes Atherosclerosis?

1. High cholesterol; cholesterol is a waxy, yellow substance that’s found naturally in the body as well as in certain foods you eat. If the levels of cholesterol in your blood are too high, it can clog your arteries. It becomes a hard plaque that restricts or blocks blood circulation to your heart and other organs.
High levels of cholesterol aren’t the only risk factor in developing atherosclerosis, but they’re a significant contributor. There are two kinds of cholesterol. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is also known as “bad” cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known as “good” cholesterol. The goal in treating cholesterol and its related problems is to keep LDL low and to raise HDL.

2. Diet; it’s important to eat a healthy diet rich in wide range of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, poultry & fish, nuts & legumes, vegetable oils, such as olive oil or sunflower oil.

You must avoid the following in your diets
- Foods and drinks with added sugar, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, candy, and desserts.
- Foods high in salt
- Foods high in unhealthy fats, such as saturated fats.

3. Aging; as you age, your heart and blood vessels work harder to pump and receive blood. Your arteries may weaken and become less elastic, making them more susceptible to plaque buildup.

SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of moderate to severe atherosclerosis depend on which arteries are affected. For example:

• If you have atherosclerosis in your heart arteries, you may have symptoms, such as chest pain or pressure (angina).
• If you have atherosclerosis in the arteries leading to your brain, you may have symptoms such as sudden numbness or weakness in your arms or legs, difficulty speaking or slurred speech, or drooping muscles in your face. These signal a transient ischemic attack, which, if left untreated, may progress to a stroke.
• If you have atherosclerosis in the arteries in your arms and legs, you may have symptoms of peripheral artery disease, such as leg pain when walking
• If you have atherosclerosis in the arteries leading to your kidneys, you develop high blood pressure or kidney failure.
• If you have atherosclerosis in the arteries leading to your genitals, you may have difficulties having sex. Sometimes, atherosclerosis can cause erectile dysfunction in men. In women, high blood pressure can reduce blood flow to the vagina, making sex less pleasurable.

How is atherosclerosis treated?

First line of treatment involves changing your current lifestyle to decrease the amount of fat & cholesterol you consume.

Helpful lifestyle changes include:
• Eating a healthy diet that’s low in saturated fat & cholesterol
• Avoiding fatty foods
• Adding fish to your diet
• Engaging in moderate exercise
• Quitting smoking
• Losing weight if you’re overweight or obese
• Managing stress
• Treating conditions associated with atherosclerosis, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes

Alternative Medicine: There are a number of herbs that could help treat atherosclerosis, such as artichoke extract, garlic, hawthorn etc.