Nutrition and Diet for Fibromyalgia
Supplements for Fibromyalgia
Exercise for Fibromyalgia
Taichi for Fibromyalgia
Relaxation Theraphy for Fibromyalgia

Elimination diet . Like food intolerance, fibromyalgia may cause general body aching. Because of this similarity, many believe that fibromyalgia may respond well with elimination diet. Eliminate in your diet all foods that may be suspected to cause fibromyalgia; these foods may include nuts, dairy foods, soy, fish, wheat, eggs, tomatoes, corn and others. Refrain from taking these suspected foods for three weeks and see if the symptoms have improved. Reintroduce one kind of food for every three days then monitor for any signs of reactions or sensitivity such as stomach upset, recurrence or worsening of symptoms. This diet may be done for a couple of times to properly establish your food sensitivity.

Eat a lot of whole foods such as vegetables, whole grains, fruits, protein and essential fatty acids. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

The following supplements may be helpful to reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia

Magnesium (200 mg taken twice to thrice a day) with malic acid (600 mg one to two times per day) helps to relieve pain and fatigue that is common with fibromyalgia sufferers.
Vitamin C (250 to 500 mg taken twice a day) helps the immune system and reduces swelling associated to fibromyalgia
B vitamins is known to help reduce the effects of stress and may help reduce the symptoms fibromyalgia: take B-complex 50 to 100 mg per day, niacinamide 100 mg per day, and B6 100 mg per day.
Chromium picolinate (200 mcg with meals) is known to reduce reactive hypoglycemia that may make fibromyalgia symptoms worse.
5-Hydroxytryptophan (100 mg three times per day) helps with depression and insomnia associated with fibromyalgia.
Melatonin (0.5 to 3 mg one time before bed) may help with sleep disorders in fibromyalgia sufferers.
Zinc (30 mg per day) is essential for proper immune function.
Phosphatidyl choline and phosphatidyl serine (300 mg per day) may help depression and improve memory.
Coenzyme Q10 (50 to 100 mg once to twice a day) has an antioxydant property that helps to improve oxygen delivery to cellular tissues.

Regular exercise for people with fibromyalgia is recommended. Physical activity is helpful in relieving pain and stiffness. Exercise is one of the most helpful therapies for fibromyalgia. Maintain a regular exercise schedule, Do a combination of light stretching and walking, swimming or cycling. Avoid exercises that pounds, jars, or sudden twisting of the back. Maintain a regular exercise schedule 3 - 5 days a week with 30 minutes workout

 

Tai Chi is a low impact, no sweat exercise. It is found to be beneficial to sufferers of fibromyalgia. The slow fluid movements of Tai Chi gives can provide the needed work out without putting too much strain to the back and to the muscles. In a study conducted to 51 people complaining of back pain, a group was ordered to practice Tai Chi and the other to continue the usual back-car program. After six weeks into the program, those who have practiced Tai Chi reported a significant reduction in pain.

Learn to relax your mind and body. Stress and anxiety is a major consideration for fibromyalgia and may actually worsen the symptoms. Making your self calm and stress free by relaxation techniques such as biofeedback, meditation, visualization, self-massage or music therapy may help treat your fibromyalgia symptoms.