Recipe for Dealing with Fibromyalgia!

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Did you know that May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month?

Or that Fibromyalgia affects more than 4 million Americans?

That is about 2% of the adult population in the U.S. - AND it can affect teens too!

It is a condition that is greatly misunderstood. I know as Miss Grace has been diagnosed with it, and were having to learn as we go!

"Fibromyalgia is considered a condition rather than a disease because there are no specific causes or recognizable symptoms. A syndrome is a collection of symptoms and medical issues that occur together but cannot be attributed to an identifiable cause. Fibromyalgia affects all ethnic groups equally.

Widespread pain is the number one symptoms of fibromyalgia. People living with the condition will have tender spots in various places on their body and will feel pain much more than those without the condition. Chronic fatigue and psychological issues are also common symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. The pain can be so debilitating it can interfere with everyday tasks and completely overtake patients’ lives.

Fibromyalgia often overlaps with other health conditions such as anxiety disorders, IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and depression. There is no cure for fibromyalgia. Treatment is centered on managing the symptoms of the syndrome and making life more comfortable for those who live with fibro."

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Jaya Jaya Myra, former immunologist turned mind-body wellness expert and bestselling author, battled debilitating Fibromyalgia and chronic pain for years before discovering holistic, fully natural methods to combat and completely heal herself and life. Now, she doesn’t have a trace of fibro anymore and rarely (if ever) gets sick, either!

“Fibromyalgia is not a lifetime illness, or something insurmountable, even though it can feel that way. After allopathic medicine failed me, I found natural ways to reclaim my life and health and I’m healthier than I’ve ever been. Small, simple changes to mind-body wellbeing can go a very long way to reclaiming your health.” says Jaya Jaya Myra. 

Here are Jaya Jaya Myra’s top 5 mind-body tips

to combat fibromyalgia and chronic pain in daily life

Tip #1: Ditch the Dairy 

Dairy products all cause a tremendous amount of inflammation in the body. Even if eating dairy doesn’t cause GI problems or bloating, it’s a major culprit for brain fog, headaches and body pain in general. Try replacing dairy products with a vegan alternative and you’ll likely notice a huge difference in how your body feels. This has been one of the hardest things for Miss Grace- she LOVES cheese, and when she is in a growth spurt, she craves milk badly!

Tip #2: Adapt a Daily Mindfulness or Meditation Practice

Meditation and mindfulness not only reduce stress and promote calm, but they also help to balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Oftentimes, people struggling with chronic pain have their sympathetic nervous system kicked into overdrive, which keeps the parasympathetic nervous system, the one responsible for rest, healing and regeneration, switched off. Balancing the two can help the body heal itself and reduce pain and fatigue naturally. I attribute meditation to over 85% of my journey healing from fibromyalgia and highly recommend it to anyone suffering from chronic pain. Getting a kid with ADD to sit still for meditation is hard, but we're working on it!

Tip #3: Adaptogenic Herbs for Adrenal Support

Both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine have adaptogenic herbs that are very useful for helping support the adrenals and anything else in the body that needs some extra support. Adaptogenic herbs have a host of benefits and basically help wherever help is needed. Oftentimes, people battling fatigue need extra adrenal support, and herbs like reishi, chaga and ashwagandha can help tremendously! So can ditch things that tax the adrenals like excessive caffeine and refined sugar. That last part is one we fight daily!

Tip #4: Move, Every Single Day

It’s important to get up and move, every single day! This doesn’t mean doing an intense aerobic workout either. A short walk, daily yoga and other simple things can help improve overall mind body wellbeing that helps the physical body feel better too. Make to get outside, get some fresh air and get moving each day. This helps keep the head clear and relieve pains in the body.

Tip #5: Cultivate Purpose and Beauty in Life

There is a direct connection between purpose and health, both mental health and physical health. Not only can finding and living your purpose support hormones and immune health, but it also increases energy and motivation. It’s important to create beauty and meaning in life, and this should never be underestimated because these intangible concepts have very tangible connections to physical health and wellness. The more beauty you create, the healthier you will become. Miss Grace has been using her garden as a way to incorporate these last 2 and she can FEEL the difference in mind and body!

I hope this post helped to raise YOUR awareness about Fibromyalgia, and the effects it has on those struggling through it.

About the Author:

I'm a best-selling author, TEDx & motivational speaker, and mind-body wellness expert teaching the definitive connections between purpose and health.

After healing myself naturally from debilitating fibromyalgia when conventional treatments failed, I developed a wellness lifestyle blueprint called The WELL Method. The WELL Method shows why one-size-fits-all solutions don’t work for everyone and how to find exactly what works for you based on your unique elemental composition and unique purpose in life.

My debut book, Vibrational Healing: Attain Balance & Wholeness. Understand Your Energetic Type is published in 10 languages and available worldwide. My 2nd book, The Soul of Purpose, is slated for publication January 5th, 2021. The WELL Method has helped people worldwide find the missing link between spirituality, purpose and health, while showing a clear personalized path to find and live your purpose, all while attaining individual health, lifestyle, career and personal goals. My background as a Scientist gives me the unique insight and ability to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western approaches to health.