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Are you suffering from muscular dystrophy? Go au naturel to deal with it

Muscular dystrophy diseases can be termed as a group of disorder which can affect your muscular system and the skeletal system along with the other body parts. Furthermore, it can affect your quality of life. Here's how you can manage it naturally.

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Written By: Aishwarya Vaidya | Published : September 3, 2018 8:59 AM IST

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You may suffer from degeneration of skeletal muscle, skeletal changes and decreased flexibility due to muscular dystrophy which is a group of related, genetic disorders. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (can be seen in young males), becker muscular dystrophy (can occur in later life), myotonic muscular dystrophy (can be seen in adults commonly) are some of the forms of muscular dystrophy. If you are suffering from muscular dystrophy, you may experience joint stiffness, joint pain, fatigue, reduced flexibility, balance, stamina and you will find it difficult to stand properly. Moreover, you will also suffer from loss of motion which can result into paralysis and your vital organs like the heart and lungs can get affected. It can be seen more in males rather than females. It is an inherited, genetic disorder which a child can get from his/her parents.

So, your expert will prescribe you the medication after examining you. But, apart from that, you can manage muscular dystrophy with these home remedies. Do try it!

  • You should be physically active to maintain your muscle strength: You will have to keep your muscles flexible and strong if you wish to deal with it. if you follow a sedentary lifestyle it can worsen your symptoms like joint pain and can result into emotional distress. To tackle joint pain, anxiety, reduced flexibility and balance, you can opt for yoga and stretching exercises which can help you to decrease your joint pain. According to research, exercises like weight training, cycling and swimming can be helpful.
  • You should follow a healthy and a well-balanced diet: Your inflammation can worsen due to the factors like low-nutrient diet, environmental pollution, high-stress levels and not being physically active. This can lower your immunity and your body may not be able to protect itself from ageing, bone mineral density loss and so on. so, include fresh fruits and veggies in your diet. cut down on alcohol, smoking and junk, spicy and oily foods.
  • You can opt for essential oils: It can help you to deal with pain and stiffness. Go for ginger, peppermint, turmeric oil and so on.
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