| In the past, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was | | | | Get plenty of rest. Try not to allow yourself to |
| referred to as the "yuppie flue" because when it | | | | become chronically stressed. |
| was first identified, most of its victims were well | | | | Schedule some time for yourself. Go shopping, |
| educated professionals in their 20's - 40's. Today, | | | | take a hot bath, get a massage, listen to some |
| doctors still argue as to whether the disorder | | | | relaxing music, meditate, do yoga or tai chi. |
| even exists, but those who suffer from it know it | | | | Begin a moderate exercise program. Many people |
| does. | | | | report feeling better once they start exercising. |
| Some health experts believe Chronic Fatigue | | | | Be careful to not overexert yourself. This can |
| Syndrome is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, | | | | worsen symptoms. |
| bronchitis, mononucleosis or hepatitis that goes | | | | Reduce or eliminate foods that stimulate the body |
| "underground" and zaps the body of all its | | | | such as coffee and ones that are made of white |
| resources. Others say that it starts after a period | | | | flower and white sugar. |
| of intense stress, while others believe chronic | | | | Incorporate herbs such as licorice root (420-6), |
| fatigue is a disease of lifestyle - were we have | | | | suma (1088-5), astragalus (40-1), Siberian ginseng |
| mismanaged our personal energy resources. And | | | | (660-9) or Pantothenic acid (1640-2) to help |
| while there are a number of theories as to the | | | | strengthen the adrenal glands and counteract |
| origin of this disorder, to date, there is no clear | | | | stress. |
| cut definitive cause. | | | | Herbs such as valerian root (721-1), passion flower |
| The classic symptom of Chronic Fatigue | | | | (500-3), hops or chamomile (190-7) can help to |
| Syndrome is a profound fatigue that doesn't | | | | relax the nervous system, reduce anxiety and |
| improve with bed rest and may worsen with | | | | calm the body. |
| physical or mental activity. Other symptoms can | | | | Begin taking calcium and magnesium (1671-9). |
| include: sore throat, swollen glands, low grade | | | | Calcium and magnesium are required to promote |
| fever, headaches, depression, muscle aches, mild | | | | healthy energy metabolism in muscle cells. |
| weight loss, memory problems, sleep | | | | Malic acid (4061-6) plays a central role in energy |
| disturbances, confusion, difficulty thinking and | | | | production and can help reduce reduction of |
| inability to concentrate. For some the symptoms | | | | muscle pain and tiredness. |
| they experience are vague and can come and go. | | | | Some research suggests that an alkaline diet can |
| For other, their symptoms are so severe that | | | | offer considerable relief from symptoms of |
| they can't get out of bed much less function in | | | | Chronic Fatigue. Foods such as vegetables, fruit |
| the world. | | | | (except citrus), whole grains, beans, lean poultry |
| Currently, it is difficult to diagnose Chronic Fatigue | | | | and fish will promote an alkaline pH in the body. |
| Syndrome. This is because many of the | | | | Products such as coral calcium (1873-7) or |
| symptoms can also be a sign of a more serious | | | | Nature's Sunshine's pH GreenZone (1091-5) will |
| disorder. Thus, for a finding of Chronic Fatigue | | | | also support the body' pH levels. To test your pH |
| Syndrome to be identified, protocol dictates that | | | | levels purchase some test strips (2918-8) that |
| other health disorder must be ruled out before a | | | | can test pH level of your urine or saliva. |
| diagnosis is given. | | | | A homeopathic formula for fatigue and exhaustion |
| Recommendations For Wellness | | | | (8840-0) can assist in alleviating the symptoms. |