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Fibromyalgia in traditional Chinese medicine
With the type of Chinese medicine, it is more focused on trying to do a tailored-made diagnosis. In traditional Chinese medicine, the doctors do not just categorize it as a kind of disease; we try to figure out exactly what type of syndrome (cause of disease) it is. Therefore, syndrome differentiation is a MUST in TCM diagnosis. With the right diagnosis, TCM doctor can be able to suit the remedy to the case. This is one of the characteristic of TCM treatment. Contact us today, we're here seven days a week.
TCM Treatment for fibromyalgiaTCM Perspective On Fibromyalgia
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, fibromyalgia is most likely due to a wind-colddampness attack from outside the body. It is also due to a deficiency of the internal organs, weakness of the genuine-qi, and an internal imbalance between yin and yang, which blocks the meridians, leading to widespread pain and diffuse tenderness of the muscles. The goal of treatment is to eliminate the windcold-dampness, invigorate the blood, unblock the meridians, enhance the genuine-qi and stop the pain. Chinese herbs, acupuncture and cupping are often used to treat patients with fibromyalgia.

A Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment plan for fibromyalgia syndrome is often based on the location of the pain. There are several specific acupuncture points for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, femur, knee, ankle and back/lumbar region. There are also specific herbal formulas for different fibromyalgia syndrome symptoms. After a consultation, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners are able to provide a customized treatment plan to target the patient’s unique issues.

Western Point of View
Fibromyalgia is a term referring to pain in the fibrous tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a form of fibromyalgia where pain and stiffness occurs in muscles, tendons, and ligaments throughout the body, accompanied by other generalized symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disruption or unrefreshing sleep, mood disorder, and cognitive difficulties such as poor memory or mental "fogginess." The cause is not known. It is most common in middle-aged women, but can affect people of all ages and both sexes. Depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances have all been linked to fibromyalgia.

Anyone can develop fibromyalgia, although it affects around seven times as many women as men. The condition typically develops between the ages of 30 and 50, but can occur in people of any age, including children and the elderly. It's not clear exactly how many people are affected by fibromyalgia, although research has suggested it could be a relatively common condition. Some estimates suggest nearly 1 in 20 people may be affected by fibromyalgia to some degree. One of the main reasons it's not clear how many people are affected is because fibromyalgia can be a difficult condition to diagnose. There's no specific test for the condition, and the symptoms can be similar to a number of other conditions.

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Special Hints for Your Diet in TCM
Traditional Chinese medicine is a fantastic art of healing. TCM doctors use not only herbal medicines for treating diseases, but also they pay close attention to the patient's diet. In TCM, it's required that a patient should have a proper diet during the whole course of treatment. A perfect TCM prescription together with a proper diet can make you recover from the disease as soon as possible. Following is our suggestions on your diet.
Foods fit to eat
Initially, you'll want to limit your foods to the following (remember, it's temporary!):
1. Vegetables (except for corn, peas or beans)
2. Fruit (except citrus or any that you currently eat 2+ times a week)
3. Meat (except for bacon, sausage, hot dogs or lunch meat)
4. Rice and grain alternatives such as amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat
5. Bottled or distilled water
6. Herbal teas
Foods unfit to eat
1. Dairy products (rice milk is an acceptable alternative)
2. Caffeine in any form, sugar and aspartame
3. Alcohol, soda, chocolate, eggs, peanuts, citrus fruit
4. Wheat, oats, barley and anything containing gluten
5. Bacon, sausage, hot dogs and lunch meats
6. Peas, beans and corn, all processed foods
7. Anything containing monosodium glutamate (MSG)
8. Any food you currently eat more than twice a week
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