AYURVEDIC INTERPRETATION AND HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA: A SYSTEMIC, DOSHA-BASED AND INTEGRATIVE REVIEW
*Dr. Jajbir Singh
Fibromyalgia is a chronic, multifaceted pain disorder characterized by persistent widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive impairment, and psychological distress. Despite extensive biomedical research, conventional management strategies largely focus on symptomatic control and often fail to provide sustained relief. Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, offers a comprehensive and individualized understanding of chronic pain syndromes through the principles of Dosha imbalance, impaired digestive-metabolic function (Agni), accumulation of metabolic toxins (Ama), and depletion of vital energy (Ojas). This review aims to systematically analyze fibromyalgia through an Ayurvedic perspective and evaluate classical therapeutic approaches including Panchakarma, herbal and herbo-mineral formulations, dietary regulation, lifestyle modification and yogic interventions. By integrating classical Ayurvedic wisdom with contemporary scientific insights, the study highlights the potential of Ayurveda as a sustainable, holistic, and patient-centered approach for improving quality of life in individuals suffering from fibromyalgia.
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