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Antidepressants increase the levels of serotonin in the brain and prevents sleeplessness. Other fibromyalgia
treatments are possible if you don't wish to take perscriptions drugs. Herbal medications are another option you may wish to try
as a fibromyalgia treatment. Glucosamine and condroitin are a few options. You can also try massage therapy, aromatherapy,
reflexology and acupuncture.
Flower essences is another fibromyalgia treatment that is becoming popular and can help to improve fibromyalgia symptoms such as
fatigue and back pain as well as improve physical and mental health. Hyrdotherapy, which is the therapeutic use of hot and cold
water, can also relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Another fibromyalgia treatment is cognitive behavior therapy, which teaches you methods for dealing with stressful situations.
Therapy is provided through counseling, classes, and with tapes, or DVDs and can help you manage your fibromyalgia symptoms.
Another proven treatment is fibromyalgia exercise such as yoga.
Diet can also play a role in treating your fibromyalgia symptoms. Identify and eliminate food allergies, which can cause a number
of symptoms. Avoide all sugar and refined carbohydrates (white flour products and starches), Increase magnesium rich foods such
as tofu, seeds, nuts, whole foods, and leafy vegetables. Try to focus on a whole food diet consisting of quality protein (lean
animal protein, fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.Be careful of food additives. Some patients
with fibromyalgia are very sensitive to the food additives MSG and aspartate, and experience relief after eliminating these
preservatives from their diet. For more information, please visit Fibromyalgia Diet.
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