Day: December 1, 2025

What is Herpes Simplex? Herpes Simplex is a dsDNA (double-stranded DNA) virus that belongs to the Herpesviridae family of human-infecting viruses.  This virus subset comes in two forms: HSV-1 commonly referred to as “cold sores”, and HSV-2, commonly referred to as “genital herpes”. One of the distinguishing attributes of this virus is that it stays with the host for lives by residing in the nerve ganglia, which are nerve clusters within the body that act as conduits between the central nervous system and the various functional components of our body:…

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but when my fibromyalgia symptoms started my hands were the first thing affected and the strength has never returned.” 20. “Smells making me violently ill.” 21. “Surprising symptom? No clue. Most shocking thing is not even knowing what’s a fibromyalgia-related symptom anymore and what’s not. So many symptoms, so many co-existing conditions. I have no clue what’s a fibromyalgia symptom anymore.” 22. “Neurological slowness! Poor instant recall.” 23. “The way that some symptoms can take [me] out for days and then be gone, just to come back the next day.” 24.…

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You sometimes hear fibromyalgia referred to as a “fad diagnosis” or “new disease,” but the truth is that fibromyalgia is far from new. It has centuries of history, with multiple name changes and discarded theories along the way. While it hasn’t always been accepted by the medical community, and today its acceptance isn’t universal, fibromyalgia has come a long way and current research continues to offer proof that it’s a very real physiological illness. The most often cited historical account of fibromyalgia comes from a 2004 paper by researchers Fatma Inanici and Muhammad B. Yunus. This…

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Cannabis for fibromyalgia & nerve pain Fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy have a couple of things in common. Both conditions involve seemingly unexplainable pain, tingling, and can drastically reduce your quality of life. Early research suggests that cannabis may have powerful therapeutic effects for both conditions, and this new pain patch offers a novel new approach for conditions that are incredibly difficult to treat. A 2014 survey from the National Pain Foundations found that cannabis was considered the most effective pain medication by fibromyalgia patients who were willing to experiment with the herb.…

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While no one knows what exactly causes fibromyalgia, doctors do know a few things about the condition: The widespread chronic pain disorder seems to involve the nervous system; affects 2 to 4 percent of Americans, mostly women; and commonly occurs in people who have other types of musculoskeletal pain, such as different kinds of arthritis. But unlike many musculoskeletal conditions, fibromyalgia isn’t an inflammatory or autoimmune disease — when your immune system, which normally protects your body from infection, turns against itself and attacks your own cells and tissues. That…

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What you need to know about fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is not a new disease.In 1815, a surgeon at the University of Edinburgh, William Balfour, described fibromyalgia.Over time, it was described as chronic arthritis, myalgia, or fibrositis. Unlike diseases, syndromes such as fibromyalgia have no known cause, but are a set of signs and symptoms that, unfortunately, for the patient are present at the same time. Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are also syndromes. Most of the symptoms and emotional problems associated with fibromyalgia are not psychological in origin. This is not an…

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Discover the incredible potential of stem cell therapy for treating fibromyalgia. Learn how this revolutionary treatment reduces inflammation and improves the quality of life for those with chronic pain. By: Louis A. Cona, MD Discover the incredible potential of stem cell therapy for treating fibromyalgia. Learn how this revolutionary treatment reduces inflammation and improves the quality of life for those with chronic pain. Read more to find out! Learn more about our Stem Cell Treatment Our treatment protocol is aimed at revolutionizing treatments for degenerative conditions. Join our newsletter to learn…

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1. Lavender oil The lavender flower is known for its stress relieving and calming properties. According to a 2Trusted Source015 studyTrusted Source, lavender is also a pain relief agent. When properly diluted and applied to the skin, lavender provides a pain relieving and anti-inflammatory response similar to analgesic medications. It can also be a sleep aid when inhaled using aromatherapy techniques. In a similar 2016 studyTrusted Source, lavender was used as an effective pain reliever in people with knee osteoarthritis. 2. Peppermint oil Peppermint oil, which is distilled from the herb, can reduce pain and improve mental stimulation. One review found…

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