NATURAL DRUGS !

Here are some natural herbs & supplements that are sough to combat fibromyalgia:


1)S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe)


S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is compound that occurs naturally in the body. It is needed for proper immune function, it helps maintain cell membranes, it assists in the production and breakdown of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, and it also plays a role in the formation of cartilage and our genetic material (DNA).


2)Magnesium


Magnesium is a mineral such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains and in nutritional supplements.


Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions. Magnesium, along with malic acid (a fruit acid found naturally in apples) are often suggested for people with fibromyalgia because they are both needed for the generation of energy in cells in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).


3)Vitamin D

Fibromyalgia and generalized aches and pains not meeting the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia have been attributed by some researchers to vitamin D deficiency


4)5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)


The supplement 5-HTP is thought to work by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. There is preliminary evidence that it may reduce the number of tender points in people with fibromyalgia, possibly by effecting pain-modulating systems in the brainstem.


5)Vitamin B12


A Swedish study demonstrated low levels of vitamin B12 in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.


6)Capsaicin Cream


Capsaicin (pronounced cap-SAY-sin) is the active ingredient in chili peppers. It is thought to temporarily relieve pain.


Comment on what you think of these natural remedies, even if you are not using them. If you have more remedies then name them, so everyone could be aware of what they can do against fibromyalgia.