There are four essential lab tests that can be run by your conventional doctor in order to uncover the cause of your fatigue. The conventional treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome is wretched. Antidepressants and painkillers are never going to address the underlying or root cause of your fatigue. But before you spend lots of money on a … [Read more...]
Should everyone with fibromyalgia be booking regular visits with their massage therapist? Or, does massage therapy do more harm than good for those suffering from chronic pain conditions? When you develop sore muscles or wake up with a knot in your neck, what's your go-to remedy? For many of us, massage therapy is the first line of defense. … [Read more...]
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...]