| Most of us have experienced fatigue, especially | | | | cooked. If you don't like the taste of garlic and |
| after performing a very difficult and strenuous | | | | onion, you can just buy supplements that contain |
| task, regardless of the physical condition of our | | | | adequate amount of garlic and onion. |
| bodies. Such fatigue is normal and only occurs | | | | Exercise And Other Physical Activities |
| when we have over exerted ourselves. However, | | | | People who are suffering from CFIDS tire easily |
| sufferers of chronic fatigue immunodeficiency | | | | and are lethargic. Even if you have chronic fatigue |
| syndrome, also known as chronic fatigue | | | | immunodeficiency, however, it does not mean |
| syndrome, experience long-time - usually six | | | | that all you have to do is rest and sleep all day. |
| months or more - debilitating fatigue. | | | | You need to combat your fatigue and lethargy by |
| CFIDS, short for chronic fatigue immunodeficiency | | | | slowly adding exercises and physical activities to |
| syndrome, is believed to be triggered or caused | | | | your everyday routine. |
| by viral infection, such as flu. Thus, suffers of | | | | Adding at least 15-30 minutes of mild exercise per |
| CFIDS experience slight fever, sore throat and | | | | day, plus another 30-minute vigorous exercise or |
| headache, severe tiredness, nutrition deficiency | | | | activity, such as aerobics, swimming, tennis, and |
| and muscle and joint aches. Some experts believe | | | | brisk walking, could help make your heart stronger |
| that CFIDS is linked to the herpes-like EBV, or | | | | and function better. |
| Epstein-Barr virus. | | | | Another thing you need to address, if you have |
| Unlike bacteria, viruses cannot be cured by | | | | CFIDS, is stress. If your stress level were high, |
| anti-biotic or other drugs. In fact, there is no | | | | other symptoms of your condition, such as |
| known cure for viruses. Thus, people suffering | | | | insomnia, depression and general feeling of |
| from viral infections should boost their immune | | | | malaise, would more likely be intensified. Conquer |
| system in order to defeat the virus, which is | | | | your stress through stretching, relaxation |
| self-limiting. Since CFIDS is linked to viral infections, | | | | exercises and meditation. You can also see a |
| one of the best ways to conquer the condition, | | | | counselor to help you better manage stress. |
| or at least diminish the symptoms, is through | | | | Common Herbs Used To Treat Chronic Fatigue |
| natural remedies. | | | | Most of the medicines and drugs that we use |
| Ideal Diet For Chronic Fatigue Immunodeficiency | | | | come from herbs and plants. Hence, you should |
| Syndrome Sufferers | | | | not be afraid to take herbal medicine and |
| 1. Eat more vegetables and fruits | | | | supplements. However, it would be advisable if |
| Most, if not all illnesses, can be managed through | | | | you consult your physician first before taking |
| eating nutritious and balance diet. Thus, you need | | | | anything. They need know what types and of |
| to increase your intake of green leafy vegetables, | | | | herbs and dosage you are taking. |
| fruits, and whole grains. Fruits and vegetables are | | | | The following are suggested herbs, together with |
| also good sources of vitamins and minerals that | | | | their dosage, that will help manage chronic fatigue: |
| you badly need. It is also advisable that you | | | | Echinacea Root |
| minimize intake of sugar and processed food, | | | | This herb is known to boost the immune system. |
| which is usually high in fat and salt. | | | | You can take this in tablet or capsule form, or as |
| 2. Choose high-quality protein | | | | a tincture or tea. You need to drink Echinacea tea |
| Fish, nuts, beans and soy products are good | | | | or tablets (two at a time) at least three times a |
| sources of quality protein, particularly because | | | | day. |
| such food is low in saturated fat. Instead of red | | | | Ginseng Root |
| meat, you should try eating more chicken and | | | | Ginseng is widely believed to increase energy. In |
| fish, which can also contain omega 3, 6 and 9. | | | | fact, this is used in oriental countries as an |
| 3. Drink plenty of water | | | | aphrodisiac. A single dose, which should be not be |
| The number of glasses of water our body need | | | | taken together with vitamin C, twice a day is |
| is about 8 to 10. Furthermore, choose water that | | | | good for people who are suffering from chronic |
| is clean, such as spring or distilled water. | | | | fatigue. For best results, you should take ginseng |
| 4. Increase intake of garlic and onion | | | | capsule or tablet on an empty stomach. |
| You need to raise your intake of onion and garlic | | | | Licorice, Golden Seal and Poke Root can also be |
| because these two are known for their | | | | taken to help improve your condition. |
| virus-inhibiting abilities. You can take them raw or | | | | |