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What is Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue is a baffling disease that affects twice as many women as men between 20 – 40 years of age. The most common complaint from sufferers of chronic fatigue is extreme exhaustion with the slightest effort. They may also experience fever, sore throat, swelling of the lymph nodes and inability to concentrate. Chronic Fatigue can last from six months to years. Statistics report that 68% of chronic fatigue sufferers are initially in above average health, usually in the prime of their professional life, hard working are exposed to daily stressors in which they manage through intense exercise.
Cause
There is no known cause or cure for Chronic Fatigue. It was initially thought that the Epstein Barr virus played a role in the disease but there is little objective evidence to support it. More on Chronic Fatigue Click Here
Because there is little conventional medicine can do for chronic fatigue, many people reach out to complementary and alternative therapies to help manage the symptoms.
The Best Combination
The best treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been combining the best of both conventional medicine and complementary medicine. We strongly recommend that you do not abandon conventional medicine in favor of an unproven complementary or alternative health practice.
CAM Therapies That May Be Helpful for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Art
Therapy Ayurveda
Biofeedback
Bowen
Technique Brain
Gym Chiropractics
Counselling/Psychotherapy
Cranial
Sacral Therapy Exercise
Guided
Imagery Healing
Touch Herbal
Therapy Homeopathy
Humor
Therapy Hypnotherapy
Journal
Therapy Magnet
Therapy Massage
Therapy Meditation
Music
Therapy NAET
Naturopathy
Nutrition
Qi
Gong
Reiki Shiatsu
Spiritual
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Groups Tai
Chi Therapeutic
Touch Traditional
Chinese Medicine Vitamins/Supplements
Yoga
Disclaimer: The resources and links provided are for information purposes only and one should discuss treatment options with their physician.
Important: Whatever CAM treatment you opt for, it is important that you share the information with your physician. It is important that we begin to start talking about the many therapies available and begin to determine which practices are the most helpful.
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