Home Treatments for Fibromyalgia

Natural Ways to Reduce Inflammation and Pain

Fibromyalgia pain is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, and insomnia. This collection of symptoms makes fibromyalgia a classic example of a disorder that affects both the body and the emotions, though it is hardly alone in this. Herbal treatment is more effective for fibro because herbs and aromatherapy work holistically on both the mind and body levels. A herbal approach to treatment will include herbs that address adrenal gland support, stress management, pain relief, and emotional needs. Homemade herbal oils and teas, baths, and aromatherapy recipes can help relieve the muscle aches, pain, fatigue, and depression that are symptomatic of fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia symptoms can be lessened with herbal remedies that warm the body, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation and pain.

Five herbs that should top your list of home treatments for Fibromyalgia

Cayenne

Cayenne contains capsaicin which offers the long-term benefit of reducing the intensity of pain signals sent from the nerves and may be one of the best topical therapies for fibro. Using cayenne oil in combination with menthol works like an herbal “icy/hot” treatment.

Ginger root

This Herbal is warming and improves poor circulation, a common fibro problem. It can be taken as a tea, used as a bath additive, or infused in olive oil for herbal oil treatment.

Essential Oil

Add a whole-body massage with lavender oil in the evening and rosemary oil in the morning to your daily routine. It is best to do your self-massage in a quiet, warm room, with an awareness of how you feel emotionally and physically.

Moxibustion

The traditional Chinese practice of moxibustion involves burning mugwort to stimulate the flow of Qi and fast relief from aching muscles and sore joints. You will often be able to receive this treatment at an acupuncture clinic. At home, you can light a “cigar” rolled with dried mugwort, and bring the glowing end near the painful area and move it around in small, slow spirals until the heat becomes too intense. Pain relief often lasts for twelve or more hours. Mugwort also makes a very grounding and relaxing tea.

Willow Bark Tea

A daily cup or two of willow bark tea provides the equivalent of a low aspirin dose without the stomach upset that aspirin can cause. It can take a few weeks to build up in your system before you notice a difference.

Magnesium

Getting enough magnesium in your diet is needed to moderate the pain response. Large amounts are available in oat straw or nettle infusions, whole grains, legumes, and leafy greens.