Reflexology is quite effective for 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.

In fact, many people with illnesses such as:
allergies;
chronic sinus problems;
acid reflux; migraines;
PMS; menopause;
Insomnia;
fertility problems
and even arthritis