Fwd: CFS; FYI - possible causes and remedies for relief

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FriendsForHealthNaturally , " Robin Stone "

<rstone@k...> wrote:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

 

 

Microorganisms that have been found to cause or at least contribute

to CFS.

a.. Borrelia bugdorferi

b.. Brucella

c.. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

d.. enterovirus

e.. Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)

f.. Giardia lambiia

g.. Human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6)

h.. Retrovirus

i.. Microplasms

 

Non-viral causes of CFS

a.. Diabetes

b.. Heart disease

c.. Pulmonary disease

d.. Depression

e.. Adrenal insufficiency

f.. Environmental illness

g.. Chronic pain and inflammation

h.. Liver disease

i.. some Autoimmune diseases

 

Prescription drugs that can lead to CFS

a.. certain High blood pressure medications

b.. birth control pills

c.. antihistamines

d.. steroids

e.. anti-inflammatories

Through the years CFS symptoms have been described as

a.. yuppie flu

b.. post viral fatigue syndrome

c.. myalgic encephalomyelitis

d.. tapanui flu

 

Several nutritional supplements and herbs are known to help suffers

of CFS.

Licorice and thymus extract -have immune stimulating and

supporting properties.

Magnesium (200 mg, 1-3 times daily)

Pantothenic acid (vit. B-5, 250 mg, 1-2 daily)

Licorice (500 mg, 2-3 times daily) *not to used by people with

high blood pressure. Licorice tea is a very weak form, but you

should consult your physician if on medication.

Vitamin C

Vitamin E 400 or more IU daily

Thymus extract (500 mg, 1-2 times daily) ionic trace mineral

drops or tables: 1/16 tsp. per day.

 

Top 5 natural symptom relievers

1.. NADH (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotied has been shown to have

a therapeutic effect on CFS symptoms. This antioxidant found in the

body's cells, helps generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate) needed for

energy. Chronic infections can lead to plummeting NAHD levels,so

supplmenting the diet can boost reserves.

2.. Magnesium supplementation may also alleviate symptoms.

Studies have shown that CFS suffers have lower than normal magnesium

levels. (500-1000 mg daily)

3.. Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant, crucial to ATP

production in our bodies cells and it has become reconized for its

role in heart health, a free radical fighter and its well known role

in energy production. (30-50 mg as often as needed 3 times a day may

increase energy in CFS)

4.. L-carnitine is often deficient in the blood of CFS suffers.

This amino acid is a cofactor needed to help shuttle free long-chain

fatty acids into mitochondria of cells, where they are used to

produce energy in cells. (300-500 mg daily)

5.. Vitamin C's antioxidant properties enhances the activity of

glucoccoticoids in the body, thereby helping CFS patients.

Increased glucocorticoid activity helps people who have autoimmune

disease. (1000-3000 mg daily)

 

What to avoid

a.. foods contaminated with pesticides

b.. hormones

c.. antibiotics

d.. herbicides

Drink plenty of filtered water, 7-8 glasses daily (48-64 oz).

 

Often those who suffer from Fibromyalgia are limited in their

activities as a result of CFS. Light exercise is often beneficial.

 

found in the Feb. 2000 issue of Better Nutrition

 

Robin

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http://www.FriendsForHealthNaturally

 

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