5146405944_d3a2723a4c_zChronic Fatigue Syndrome is a longstanding, disabling fatigue that does not go away with rest and is without an apparent cause. There is no muscle weakness and usually depression and anxiety are absent, although the inability to live fully can lead to depression. It occurs most commonly in women and there may be family or genetic component.

Symptoms include

  • Severe fatigue that comes on suddenly, especially after you’ve had the flu
  • Low grade fever (100.4 degrees) and chills
  • Sore throat and swollen lymph glands in the neck or armpits
  • Muscle and joint aches, without any swelling
  • Headaches
  • Sleep that doesn’t feel refreashing
  • Feeling like you are in a fog and not able to concentrate or remember
  • Mood changes

Some proceed theories as to its cause included a chronic viral infection as many individuals report that the flu or mononucleosis preceded symptoms. Often, patients will have immune, nervous, and/or endocrine system abnormalities as well.

Conventional treatments include antidepressants, anti-vitals, NSAIDS, corticosteroids and other immunologic treatments, but results are often disappointing as the drugs’ side effects can be significant.

The doctors at Boulder Natural Health treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome using natural therapeutics, such as nutrition, herbs, and homeopathy to reduce inflammation and cell toxicity. Energy is generated by the individual cells and toxins- endogenous and exogenous- can interfere with their normal function. Biotherapeutic Drainage is particularly well suited to treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as it facilitates the release of intra and extra-cellular toxins, including chronic, hidden viruses. This subsequently improves health and energy by optimizing cell function. When the cells are healthy and functioning normally, the tissues, organs and the person enjoy the benefits of feeling great!

   Source: chronic fatigue syndrome | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health.medical/condition.chronic-fatigue-syndrome#ixzzz2ynYWDUZa University of Maryland Medical Center 

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