Does it feel like you're experiencing a relapse of chronic fatigue? Your exacerbation of fatigue-related symptoms could actually be the result of your brain playing tricks on you! I've written in the past about the wide-ranging effects your brain can have on energy levels here and here. Your relapse of chronic fatigue might be a … [Read more...]
Adverse events that occurred in your childhood could be affecting your energy levels today! Does it seem far-fetched that a childhood illness could be affecting you as an adult? I'm sure if you ask any adult who overcame polio in their youth they would tell you that polio had a dramatic effect on their current or adult health/wellbeing. In … [Read more...]
Graded exercise therapy (GET) as a treatment principle for chronic fatigue syndrome may not only be ineffective, it could actually be harmful and unsafe! One of the most common recommendations given to those with chronic fatigue syndrome is something called graded exercise therapy. Finally, research supports what those with CFS have been saying … [Read more...]
Are you dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome? Or, is your fatigue really a symptom of depression? Depression and fatigue go hand-in-hand. But there's a lot more to the story. Read on to find out how your mindset affects your energy. The depressed and fatigued brain Let's imagine you have chronic fatigue syndrome. You've done your research … [Read more...]
Contrary to what you may believe, the feeling of gloom or dread that often accompanies chronic fatigue is a learned behavior. And just like how you learned these negative emotions, you can unlearn them and replace them with the mindset needed to overcome fatigue! No, this is not a post about the gifts found in a health challenge. It's about the … [Read more...]
One of the most commonly reported symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome is a lowered quality of life. Could the addition of a family pet increase the well-being and energy of those suffering from fatigue? Before you go on thinking "of course pets make you feel better", know that they are not a panacea. Responsible pet ownership is not the … [Read more...]
How is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diagnosed? Unfortunately the only way to diagnose CFS is to rule out all other possible causes of your fatigue. Fatigue is one of the most poorly managed and confusing conditions in all of medicine. And part of the reason why is that no one has decided what fatigue really is. For example, your doctor may have … [Read more...]
Learn four strategies to prevent fatigue, tiredness, and burnout from ever developing. Benjamin Franklin said: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And when it comes to fatigue, Benjamin is right on the money. It is far easier to prevent chronic fatigue than it is to recover from it. CFS develops slowly. Recovering from it can be an … [Read more...]