CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS)

    Diagnosis of chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS-also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS) has only been possible in recent times. Previously the aches, pains, and tiredness that people with this condition suffered wasn't classified into a specific diagnoses, so treatment (if any) was often less than fully effective.
    The outstanding symptom of CFIDS is extreme, even disabling fatigue lasting at least six months. Muscular pains, flu-like symptoms, and mood changes are also common and overlap with symptoms of fibromyalgia. The signs and symptoms of CFIDS vary from person to person and in severity.


    The cause of CFIDS is unknown and therefore it is also not known whether or not it is contagious. Fortunately it is not progressive and does not lead to other serious diseases or destruction of body tissues. There is no known cure, and symptoms may come and go.
    * Not much is known as to a definitive treatment for this condition; however, a healthy diet, rest, limited amount of exercise and good nutritional supplements seem to be the most effective. Stress seems to aggravate the condition appreciably.
    It has been suggested that someone with chronic fatigue syndrome take the Vitality Pack with Oligofructose Complex, as magnesium suppleementation has produced good results. This may be due to its importance in the serotonin function of the body. In addition take CellWise and Replenex. Pain-A-Trate is an excellent topical pain relieving cream. Taking a saturation dose of the ProVex and/or ProVex-Plus should also help the arthritic-type pain. (Take 1 capsule for each 25 pounds of body weight daily for approximately two weeks. Then begin to decrease the number of daily capsules until a maintenance dose is determined.) Luminex may help the potential depression associated with CFIDS. See the Immune System section.

    Try the Sustain Sport as a "fatigue buster." It will not make you feel wired like caffeine or sugar. The Access Performance Bar can also be a tremendous help with energy.

    Get a Value Pack to change your entire household to an environmentally safe atmosphere. Expect 12 to 16 weeks on the above regimen before any change is noted.