- Fatigue
- Morning stiffness
- Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
- Headaches, including migraines
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Sleep disturbances/insomnia
- Cognitive dysfunction with thinking and memory (sometimes called “fibro fog”)
- Painful menstrual periods and other pain syndromes
- Sound sensitivity, light sensitivity, temperature sensitivity
- Sharp and aching pain in connective tissue areas (next to joints)
- Muscle twitches
As with many other conditions, essential oils can help to support the body and help with many of the painful symptoms of this disease. Here are the top 10 Essential Oils that can help with Fibromyalgia:
- Deep Blue Soothing Blend Rub: This special blend specifically addresses sore and achy muscles, and can help with head pain. The smell lives up to its name and is soothing, which helps when the body is stressed with pain and fatigue.
- Rosemary: This oil is anti-inflammatory, which is important when dealing with a condition that would have inflammation. It has many analgesic properties which support the body dealing with the pain and achiness from the inflammation.
- Lavender: This oil has many therapeutic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties which really help people dealing with Fibromyalgia. The calming scent helps to reduce the stress of dealing with pain, and is helps with swelling and improves circulation.
- Black Pepper: This oil is excellent for muscle pain and achiness. Its warming properties improve blood circulation, and helps with stiffness, sore muscles, and pain.
- Eucalyptus: Since muscle aches, pain, and stiffness are usually common symptoms of Fibromyalgia, it is important to support good blood circulation. Toxins can build up with poor circulation, making this condition worse. Eucalyptus is a great oil for helping with good blood circulation, as well as helping to flush out the buildup of toxins in the body. Its anti-inflammatory properties are also important in dealing with the pain and inflammation from Fibromyalgia.
- Thyme: The warming effect of Thyme helps to increase blood circulation, treats the pain in the muscles and joints, and activates the immune system.
- Helichrysum: This oil is very good in supporting good blood circulation and cleansing. It also helps with detoxification and stimulating the liver function. It can also help with pain reduction.
- Ginger: Ginger is a great oil for relieving muscle aches and spasms, and helps with painful joints. The analgesic properties in this oil helps as a pain reliever, and also supports good blood circulation.
- Wintergreen: This potent oil has both analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that help with muscle aches and pains and inflammation. It can help to reduce pain in the joints, and aids in detoxifying the body.
- Peppermint: This energizing oil awakens the senses, helping to reduce physical and mental fatigue. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in peppermint help to sooth sore muscles and joints, and helps with headaches.
In addition to using essential oils to help support the body dealing with Fibromyalgia, it is also wise to look at other factors. Reducing and/or eliminating sugar and gluten is highly recommended. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet will also help to support the body in the healing process and eliminate triggers that can cause flare-ups. Stress management is also a key in dealing with this condition. Massage, especially with essential oils, is very helpful in dealing with the pain. Getting enough sleep and gentle daily exercise is also very important.
Check out my site: DianaJoy@jOILfultransformations.com for more information about detoxing the body, and great anti-inflammatory recipes to enjoy!
Essential oils and be used topically, aromatically, and internally. *Only Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade oils should be used internally!* Check out my site to learn more about how to use essential oils safely!
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