Polymyalgia Rheumatica

My 72 year old, athletic husband has just been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Apart from an anti-inflammatory diet, is there anything else you would suggest we do?

Persistent pain for at least 1 month involving two of the following areas: neck, shoulders, and pelvic girdle
Morning stiffness lasting longer than 1 hour.
Absence of other diseases capable of causing the musculoskeletal symptoms
Depression
Loss of weight

Increase Magnesium rich foods in your diet, these include almonds, brewers yeast, cashews, molasses, parsnips, soybeans, wholegrain cereals. Calcium rich foods are almonds, dairy products, egg yolk, green leafy vegetables, molasses, sardines, and soybeans
Reduce acidic foods which contribute to inflammation such as red meat, dairy foods, sugar and preserved and processed foods
Alkalise the body by increasing foods which recorrect pH levels such as water, lemon juice, green barley powder, miso soup, sprouts, nuts and seeds, fish and alive foods

Acupuncture has often been found to be effective in easing muscle pains, balancing emotions and restoring energy levels
Encourage gentle exercise such as walking and swimming
Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises and massage
The healing power of music is often overlooked in today's busy times, put on some soothing music, take a bath with some epsom salts and relax by candle light

Flax seed oil or fish oil contain essential fatty acids that dampen inflammation pathways
Bromelain - a natural anti inflammatory sourced from pineapples
The mineral Magnesium encourages muscle relaxation which may help to ease the aches and pains
Anti-inflammatory herbs such as Boswellia, Turmeric, Ginger, Jamaican Dogwood, Devil's Claw - relieve pain and inflammation
MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane) - sulfur rich supplement that may help to ease muscle pain
CoQ10 is a supplement which increases oxygen, energy production and circulation to the muscles
Green lipped muscles are a potent natural anti-inflammatory, these can be purchased in capsule form