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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons; fatigue; and multiple tender points on the body. While no one knows what causes it, there is evidencee....
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious and complex disorder for which there is no cure. Chiropractic treatment has helped many people by reducing fibromyalgia symptoms and improving quality of life.
Pilates offers a complementary or alternative approach to relieving some of the most troubling symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Individuals diagnosed with the chronic pain syndrome known as fibromyalgia have reported a reduction in symptoms after undergoing a series of sessions under the care of a trained reflexologist.
Fibromyalgia is a increasingly common medical condition that is still not well understood. Often causing pain, weakness, and fatigue, Bowen Technique shows promise in dealing with this chronic health condition.
Many people with fibromyalgia are looking for less invasive treatments or to avoid drug interactions and side effects. Laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for pain, fatigue and other symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Aromatherapy with essential oils can help treat fibromyalgia by relieving pain, fatigue, insomnia, digestive discomfort, and other symptoms.
Fibromyalgia is described as inflammation of the fibrous or connective tissue of the body. Widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points characterize these conditions. Many individuals m....
The acronym for 5-hydroxytryptophan (or 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is 5-HTP, a compound found primarily in the brain. This compound is made from tryptophan, a natural amino acid inherent in foods. Tryptn....
Naturopathic medicine shows promise in treating chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to its holistic, multi-pronged approach to treating the whole patient.
Chlorella is a type of single-cell green algae. It is a major component of phytoplankton, which are very small free-floating aquatic plants found in plankton. Chlorella is a popular food supplement, e ...
Homeopathy can be a useful treatment for a variety of forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia.
Ademetionine, also known as SAMe, is a specific form of the amino acid methionine known as S-adenosyl-methionine. The body manufactures it, and it is found in most tissues of the body. Ademetionine is....
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a chemical that the body makes from tryptophan (an essential amino acid, which has to be obtained through the diet). After tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP, the chemin....
Gulf War syndrome describes a wide spectrum of illnesses and symptoms ranging from asthma to sexual dysfunction that have been reported by U.S. and U.S. allied soldiers who served in the Persian Gulf1....
Environmental therapy, also known as environmental medicine and formerly called clinical ecology, is the diagnosis and treatment of conditions caused by environmental factors.The founder of environmet....
The name lomatium generally refers to , one of the numerous species and varieties of the genus that is native to western North America. Lomatium is a member of the Apiaceae (carrot) family and growse....
As part of the overall field of complementary and alternative medicine, chiropractic is a well-established and well-studied member of a group of natural therapies. Chiropractic treatment has mixed well with other therapies to become part of Integrative Medicine.
Methionine (CHNOS) is an essential, sulfur-containing amino acid. It is the source of sulfur for numerous compounds in the body, including the amino acids cysteine and taurine. The body uses sulfur ts....
Neck pain is a nonspecific symptom of discomfort that has a number of possible causes. Depending on the cause, neck pain may be experienced as limited to the neck itself (localized), or as radiating k....