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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By administrator | October 23, 2007
The symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome resemble those of flu and other viral infections, so it is often mistaken for other disorders. It is often diagnosed as hypochondria, psychosomatic illness, or depression, because routine medical tests do not detect any problems. The syndrome is three times more prevalent in women than in men, and primarily affects young adults between the ages of twenty and forty.
The major criteria used to distinguish chronic fatigue syndrome are:
- Persistent fatigue that does not resolve with bed rest and that is severe enough to reduce average daily activity by at least 50% for at least six months.
- The presence of other chronic clinical conditions, including psychiatric disorders, can be ruled out.
The allopathic view to chronic fatigue believes it is linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpes virus family that is also the cause of mononucleosis. This belief is based on the fact that many people with chronic fatigue syndrome have beeen found to have high levels of EBV antibodies in their blood, and that many people date the onset of their symptoms to a prolonged bout with a viral infection. However, no connection between EBV and chronic fatigue has ever been conclusively proved. Moreover, it is now known that many people have high EBV antibody levels without any apparent ill effects on their health, and that many cases of chronic fatigue occur without any known preceding infection.
The naturopathic view believes the problem stems from Autoxication, where toxins overwhelm the circulatory system through a compromised intestine. The symptoms often become apparent after taking a round of antibiotics that cause an imbalance of friendly bacteria in the large intestine. When the membrane of the large intestine weakened through excessive acids or other parasitical wastes, toxic matter enters the blood stream causing the immune system to over-react and eventually exhaust itself. Thus, the first order of business is to clean the colon through colonic-hydrotherapy and repopulate the friendly bacteria with probiotics. With a clean colon and proper nutritional supplementation, most people recover from EBV & chronic fatigue in no time at all.
Suggested Nutrients:
- Probiotics, to replace necessary “friendly” bacteria.
- Coenzyme Q10, 100 mg daily. Enhances the effectiveness of the immune system.
- Lecithin capsules, 1,200 mg 3 times daily with meals. Promotes energy and enhances immunity.
- Proteolytic enzymes, 6 times daily on an empty stomach. Reduces inflammation and improves absorption of nutrients, especially protein, which is needed for tissue repair.
- Vitamin A, 25,000 IU daily for 1 month, then slowly reduce to 10,000 IU daily. Powerful free radical scavengers that protect the cells and enhances immune function.
- Vitamin E, 800 IU daily for one month, then slowly reduce to 400 IU daily. Enhances immune system.
- Selenium, 200 mcg daily. Works synergistically with vitamin E.
- Vitamin B complex, 100 mg 3 times daily. B vitamins are essential for increased energy levels and normal brain function. Injections are best.
- Vitamin B12, 2,000 mcg daily. Sublingual form is best.
- Ginkgo biloba improves circulation and brain function.
- Milkthistle extract after meals to stimulate and cleanse the liver.
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