FIBROMYALGIA

• Description: Fibromyalgia

• Statistics

• Types and Symptoms

• Questions to ask an expert

• General Tips

• Products and Services

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Description
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome—a set of symptoms that occur together but do not have a known cause. This disorder is characterized by chronic muscular pain: Its most unique feature is the existence of “tender points.” These are spots that hurt with increased intensity when pressure is applied. Though the pain often mimics arthritis it is totally different since unlike arthritis, Fibromyalgia does not cause inflammation of joints or muscles nor does it cause any damage or deformity.

Statistical studies show the following:
Fibromyalgia affects one in fifty Americans More women than men are affected by this disorder at a ratio of 7to 1. Though it can show up at any age it is usually diagnosed at middle age.

Types and Symptoms
 •  Chronic headaches
 •  Insomnia-which lead to fatigue and general tiredness
 •  Irritable bowel syndrome
 •  TMJ syndrome
 •  PMS
 •  Anxiety
 •  Dizziness
 •  Impaired memory.

Questions to ask the expert
  •  How many years experience have you had treating this disorder
  •  What is your success rate
  •  Certificates and Licenses
  •  References

General Tips
 •  Get regular exercise to help with muscle aches and stiffness. Qigong and Tai Chi are
  •  Eastern healing exercise modalities which can aid in muscle relaxation and relief of pain.
  •  Change your routine, schedule, and surroundings to improve your sleep habits and reduce stress.
  •  Eat ginger and tumeric regularly
  •  Take medicine to help you sleep better and to relieve pain. Or utilize a combination of herbal remedies and magnetic mattresses and pillow pads.
  •  Get counseling to help you to manage long-term (chronic) pain and find better ways to handle stress.
  •  There a number of alternative methods that help alleviate the pain: Acupuncture, massage, behavior therapy, relaxation techniques, nutritional supplementation, Reiki, and magnetic therapy.

List of Products & Services
  •  Fibromyalic Formula w/ Malic Acid, Orthopedic Pharmaceuticals, 120 Caps
Fibromyalic Formula utilizes high quality raw materials and capsules from suppliers such as Capsugel, a division of Pfizer, OptiMSM from Cardinal Nutrition, PUREFLEX Glucosamine from TSI and Boswellin from Sabinsa.

  •  Vitamin B-50 Complex Powder - Vegetarian, Now Foods, 4 oz
B-50 Complex Powder is a blend of key B vitamins. This formula provides recommended potencies of the most important B vitamins and is designed to supply your body's required daily intake in one complete supplement.

  •  System 2500 Magnetic Mattress Pad
System 2500 magnetic mattress pads are the ultimate therapeutic sleep system for people suffering from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, systemic arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other conditions involving intense discomfort and difficulty sleeping.

  •  Platinum™ Magnetic Therapy Pads
Magnetic therapy pads are recommended for use on areas of the body that are not suitable for orthopedic supports.

Books and Publications
  •  Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia: Everything You Need to Know to Manage Fibromyalgia, Fifth Edition (Paperback) by Julie Kelly (Author), Rosalie Devonshire (Author), Thomas J. Romano (Editor)
  •  The Fibromyalgia Cookbook: More Than 120 Easy and Delicious Recipes (Paperback) by Shelley Ann Smith (Author), Alison, M.D. Bested (Author)
  •  Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia DVD
  •  Sit and Be Fit: Fibromyalgia Workout DVD 
  •  Yoga for Healing DVD
  •  Eight Simple Qigong Exercises For Health - The 8 Pieces of Brocade (YMAA) DVD (2001) DVD
  •  Beyond Medicine - Episode 16 DVD