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Chronic fatigue syndrome is not an easy disease to diagnose by any means. There is no one official test that can conclusively prove that an individual is suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. Doctors instead say that a diagnosis of CFS is a “diagnosis of exclusion” which means that other conditions must be ruled out in […]

Herbal remedies are sometimes looked at to help to treat chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients look to herbal therapies when they feel that conventional medicine is not helping them as much as they need it too. Others choose to supplement conventional medicine with herbal remedies. Herbs are particularly useful when it comes to treating a […]

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a problem that is faced by over one million Americans. It causes affected individuals to feel constantly tired, lacking in stamina and unable to concentrate. We’re learning more about the syndrome every day, and one thing that we have learned is that anybody can be affected by it, including children. In […]

It is important to listen to your doctor in regards to what he suggests for treatment options for chronic fatigue syndrome Keep in mind though that it is your body and you know how you feel and what you are and are not willing to do to heal yourself. More and more people are turning […]

Garlic does not have a pleasant smell but in the world of herbal medicine it is often touted as a “wonder drug” because garlic can help prevent everything from heart disease to many respiratory problems such as head colds and the flu. For these very reasons garlic is excellent for those who suffer from chronic […]

Many people believe that because the number one symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome is excessive fatigue that they should spend all of their time resting. Getting adequate rest and sleep is so important but regular exercise is a way to increase energy levels and therefore is so important fro those who suffer from chronic fatigue […]

If you have been diagnosed with CFS make it your first priority to understand this disease in every way that you can. Research the potential causes, the symptoms, the treatment options, the recovery rates and anything else that concerns you. Ask as many questions as you need to in order to feel that you are […]

Did you know that allergies are sometimes believed to be at fault for causing chronic fatigue syndrome? However that is not all. Other possible causes given for the development of CFS include exposure to certain toxins and/or chemicals, as well as nutritional deficiencies such as a lack of vitamin B12 or magnesium, trauma or imbalance […]

Physicians, psychotherapists and patients will tell you that it is not easy to cope with a disease such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) because of the multiple symptoms and devastating fatigue that is classic for the disease. There are two sides of the disease that need to be addressed when devising a coping plan: the […]

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a type of illness that many of us are unfamiliar with. It’s no wonder, considering that the problem has only been recognized as an illness since 1988. During that time, we’ve learned a considerable amount of knowledge regarding things that we can do to lessen the symptoms that an afflicted individual […]