Written By: Fibromyalgia Treating
Published Date: November 28, 2013
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that is still little known, even to the large majority of the specialists working in the field.
If several decades ago it wasn’t even considered to be a syndrome on its own and it was mostly considered to be a form of depression, nowadays most of those studying the field agree on the fact that it is a stand-alone syndrome.
Still, the mysteries behind Fibromyalgia are far from being elucidated and researchers have not yet agreed upon a clear set of causes or even upon a clear set of symptoms that may appear in the case of those with Fibromyalgia.
This makes diagnosing this syndrome very difficult, and most of the times it will be mistaken with other syndromes and disorders that have very similar symptoms.
One thing is for sure though: Fibromyalgia patients can actually work on improving their general state and on relieving their bodies from pain. To help these patients, most of the professionals out there will prescribe a combination of drugs and alternative remedies and they will give suggestions for changing one’s lifestyle.
Taking into consideration all that a doctor prescribes or suggests in the case of the Fibromyalgia patients is extremely important, because, in fact, all these remedies will help reverse the process of the most commonly encountered causes and risk factors.
For instance, the lifestyle of a patient is very important because it is generally acknowledged the fact that it can influence how the syndrome can develop.
Unhealthy eating, poor level of fitness, smoking and other bad habits can lead to the development of Fibromyalgia symptoms and making sure that they are eliminated from the patient’s life can help with making him/her feel better.
Fibromyalgia and Coconut Oil
Furthermore, there is a series of foods and herbs that are believed to help those suffering from Fibromyalgia. From chamomile tea (used for its relaxing effects) to ginger and from fatty fish to nuts, there is a wide variety of products you can incorporate into your daily meals in order to help with relieving yourself from the Fibromyalgia symptoms.
Out of all these products though, coconut oil is rather misunderstood. This delicious ingredient can be added to a lot of recipes, from sweets to main dishes, but a lot of people out there believe it to be harmful in the case of those suffering from Fibromyalgia.
The reason behind this commonly encountered belief is related to the fact that coconut oil is 95% saturated fat, and this type of fats is also quite unhealthy.
However, those who believe coconut oil to be bad for those suffering from Fibromyalgia may not be watching the entire picture. Yes, coconut oil is mainly consisted out of saturated fats. But it also contains a fatty acid called “lauric acid”, which will make the coconut oil be absorbed into the body fast and it will create energy.
Since one of the major symptoms in the case of those with Fibromyalgia is precisely feeling fatigue, such a source of energy can be a great addition to one’s diet. Unlike sugary foods, coffee and caffeinated products, coconut oil can create fast energy that will not leave the body feeling even more tired than before.
