Fibromyalgia
Aromatherapy benefits people with arthritis says evidence review
The use of aromatherapy in arthritis and other rheumatic conditions is given the thumbs up in a new evidence review, and lavender oil is the most popular.
Continue readingFibromyalgia may lead to temperature sensitivity says new research
People with fibromyalgia may be super-sensitive to cold temperatures, according to evidence in The Journal of Pain.
Continue readingFibromyalgia symptoms are reduced by acupuncture: new analysis
Fibromyalgia and migraine are two conditions with the most favourable outcomes after acupuncture says a new evidence review published in a leading academic journal.
Continue readingNon-invasive brain stimulation techniques do seem to relieve fibromyalgia pain says evidence review
Fibromyalgia symptoms are difficult to treat but some techniques that involve non-invasive stimulation of the brain are promising, according to an article in Neurologia.
Continue readingYoga and meditation reduce chronic pain
A mindfulness-based stress reduction course resulted in improvement in levels of pain, depression and disability, adding to previous research that shows that yoga and meditation are useful for treating chronic pain.
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