Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an illness that manifests itself not only with a debilitating fatigue but with a number of other symptoms that can mimic the conditions of other illnesses. Quite often a health care provider will seek to address these varying issues so that not only will the patient find relief in these areas but as well achieve an over all improvement in their health and well being.
As always, with any suggestions that concern alternative treatments, it is important that an individual coordinate their regime with their doctor. While most natural products do not carry harmful side effects they may not always interact well with other medicines. That being said, suggestions to help people suffering from CFS have included the following:
Acidophilus is recommended to help provide good bacteria to the digestive system. This good bacteria is essential to fighting candida infections. It has been noted that very often chronic fatigue and candidiasis will occur at the same time.
Lecithin can be used to promote energy and to build up the immune system.
Malic acid is linked to the production of energy in many cells of the body such as in the muscles.
Magnesium - An essential element to maintain good health for everyone and which has shown up as a deficiency in many who suffer from CFS.
Vitamin A and Vitamin E - These have proven to be a powerful protectors of body cells as they find and scavenge free radicals. They work to build the natural immune system to keep fighting invasive viruses.
Vitamin C- Well known to have a proven powerful antiviral effect. It can also help boost a person’s energy level. This is a wonderful vitamin that is absolutely essential to excellent health.
Vitamin B complex - The B vitamins can help with energy levels (we’re all acquainted with B12 in this area) They can also help boost normal brain functions - as quite often CFS sufferers experience a change in their ability to concentrate, describing it sometimes as ‘mental fogginess’. And they can really assist in building our nerve force. While logically CFS sufferers will feel stress with their illness, added stress will only work to worsen the symptoms.
Dimethylglycine is an amino acid that can help destroy free radicals and works to enhance how the body cells use oxygen.
Good old garlic - Never to be underestimated, garlic is wonderful for destroying parasites and for improving the body’s immune system. It can also promote energy. And if someone is uncomfortable eating it naturally, there are tablets that health food stores provide that eliminate the problem of odor.
Maitake mushrooms - These wonderful mushrooms are not only very tasty, they are also prized for their medicinal value. They work to normalize the body’s immune function and can help the body adapt to stress.
These are but a few of the natural remedies that have been suggested to help fight infections, boost and normalize the immune system and stimulate energy. Not everyone will respond in equal measure to these products, but it helps to provide an idea of how there are many natural resources that are available to CFS sufferers.
