The Benefits of Reflexology When Dealing With Fibromyalgia
The Benefits of Reflexology When Dealing With Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a biochemical disorder that produces general pain and fatigue.
The pain can occur anywhere in the body, and is not usually confined to just one muscle group. The pain is often continuous and sometimes worse if you sit still or lie down.
Too often it interferes with sleep patterns, making pain worse due to the less you sleep. It is a vicious cycle. Moreover, anti-inflammatory medications do not help and analgesics do not do enough good in the scheme of things.
Repetitive motions such as washing dishes or other household chores can cause worsening pain in those muscles. Unfortunately, this often results in patients being bed ridden and unable to function in their daily lives.
The pain associated with fibromyalgia is supposedly a combination of nerve and muscle dysfunction. Fatigue often occurs from lack of restful sleep.
People with fibromyalgia also have suppressed immune systems. One common virus, the virus associated with the flu, is due to the release of chemicals called cytokines in the body. This is one that patients often have to deal with.
So, what can you do to help yourself? Reflexology has shown promising results for managing fibromyalgia and many others common diseases.
If you are not familiar with reflexology is the practice of strategically applying pressure to areas of the feet and hands as they correspond with specific body organs.
By stimulating nerves on specific areas of the feet and hands, we can stimulate blood flow and eliminate toxin buildup in the corresponding organs and systems of the body. And it is not only limited to the feet and hands, although they are the most widely used areas.
Reflexology can also be used on the face and the ears as well. It is beneficial as a tool for relaxation and stress relief, but it is also an effective tool for improving circulation, relieving pain, and as an immune and nervous system stimulator.
Quick Reflexology Fact
After all, you only have one body in this lifetime, treat it with care. Benefits of Learning Reflexology If you are one of the millions of people that have discovered the benefits of reflexology, you may be wondering just how you go about learning the techniques for yourself. There are indeed many benefits to learning reflexology. Most obviously, and maybe even most importantly, it is free to treat yourself. |
In fact, many people with illnesses such as:
- allergies;
- chronic sinus problems;
- acid reflux; migraines;
- PMS; menopause;
- insomnia;
- fertility problems
- and even arthritis
Have been helped tremendously by reflexology treatments. In one study, ten patients with fibromyalgia had reflexology treatments for five weeks. All showed marked improvement from the treatment.
Many continue to get the treatments today because it was successful at relieving their pain and giving them energy. Detoxification is also very beneficial for fibromyalgia patients. If you desire an affordable and convenient treatment, try the herbal foot detox patches. They are quite affordable and very effective. By simply applying them to your feet at night before bed, you will help detoxify all of your organs at the same time.
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If in doubt, make sure to choose a reflexologist that is a National Certificant with the American Reflexology Certification Board, although they are likely to charge more, the standards are also likely to be higher.
Or if you are in another country, find your national professional body and ask their advice. |
Not only are well-known healing oils and tree extracts used in these patches, but also there are no side effects, making them a very popular choice. I would recommend that you not only learn the reflexology techniques, but you use them on a regular basis. Use it as a first line of defense and use it in conjunction with what your doctor prescribes.
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Bring out the new 'you' with packages that pamper (The New Straits Times)
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