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FATIGUE
and CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
I. Simple Fatigue is
typically a result of lifestyle factors that stress the body. This may
include lack of sleep, improper nutrition, physical activity and smoking.
If it is not accompanied by other symptoms that may indicate a more
serious problem, fatigue responds well to improved nutrient intake,
regular exercise and getting a sufficient amount of sleep nightly. If
fatigue is a problem, it may be considered Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
II. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is characterized
by persistent extreme fatigue, low-grade fever, headaches, muscle aches,
and impaired memory and concentration. The cause of the condition which
can last from twenty-four hours to several years, remains unknown. Care
should be taken to rule out other causes of fatigue as a number of
conditions may cause similar symptoms. If CFS is the problem, natural
nutritional remedies, improved diet and regular exercise can increase
energy and relieve the associated aches and pains
WHO'S AT RISK?
There are some characteristics that may help indicate who is most at risk for CFS:
- The illness occurs most often in people in their 40s and 50s, but people of all ages can get CFS.
- CFS occurs four times more frequently in women than in men, although people of either gender can develop the disease.
- CFS is sometimes seen in members of the same family, but there's no evidence that it's contagious. Instead, there may be a familial or genetic link.
NUTRITIONAL
SUPPLEMENTATION
ZINC
(50MG)
FORMULA 100 Tablets with Beta Carotene
L-CARNITINE 250 mg.
Capsules
New! Energy Kit from Puritan’s Pride
COQ-10, B-12,Ginseng Complex, Royal Jelly,
and Standardized Green Tea Extract.
GENERAL LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
Avoid coffee,
cola drinks, refined carbohydrates and sugar. Eat grains, leafy green
vegetables, and fresh fruits and maintain a low fat, high protein dietary
intake.
Try to avoid herbs and herbal remedies containing comfrey, ephedra, kava, germander, chaparral, bitter orange, licorice root, yohimbe.
*These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure or prevent any disease.
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