Muscle aches, tactile sensitivity, weakness, fatigue… all of these symptoms can be associated with fibromyalgia. While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, there are ways to lessen the uncomfortable nature of the condition, and help one to live a healthier, less painful existence. This edition in Gaiam's "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series assists viewers in gaining a better understanding of what fibromyalgia is and how to better deal with the effects. Doctors Jeffrey M. Thompson M.D. and Amit Sood M.D. offer advice on managing stress, sleep patterns, the need for exercise and other environmental triggers that can worsen fibromyalgia symptoms. Most of all, they help those suffering from the condition to realize that they have control and can improve their situation. Also included on the program is a guide to smart grocery shopping, a meditation session with Rodney Yee and a yoga session, also from Yee. Packaged with a 52 page guidebook.
Muscle aches, tactile sensitivity, weakness, fatigue… all of these symptoms can be associated with fibromyalgia. While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, there are ways to lessen the uncomfortable nature of the condition, and help one to live a healthier, less painful existence. This edition in Gaiam's "Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions" series assists viewers in gaining a better understanding of what fibromyalgia is and how to better deal with the effects. Doctors Jeffrey M. Thompson M.D. and Amit Sood M.D. offer advice on managing stress, sleep patterns, the need for exercise and other environmental triggers that can worsen fibromyalgia symptoms. Most of all, they help those suffering from the condition to realize that they have control and can improve their situation. Also included on the program is a guide to smart grocery shopping, a meditation session with Rodney Yee and a yoga session, also from Yee. Packaged with a 52 page guidebook.
