CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

OVERALL PLAN

• Avoid exposure to infectious agents
• Build immune system, lower susceptibility
• Obtain supportive therapies for any concurrent ailments

NUTRITION

• Diet analysis
• Computerized diet analysis
• Therapeutic dietary planning

Home Treatments

• Avoid sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and suspected allergens.
These all lower the immune response.
• Minimize saturated fat intake.
Compromises basic metabolic processes.
• Increase raw food consumption.
More complete nutrients
Maintain the digestive tract in good condition.
• Eat in a calm environment.
More complete digestion.
• Supplement with vitamins and minerals
Strengthens the immune system
Aids digestion.
• Emphasize ascorbic acid.
Anti-oxidant
Anti-allergy
Anti-viral.
• Emphasize Beta-Carotene.
Free radical scavenger.
• Emphasize tyrosine.
Stimulates neuropathways
Anti-depressant.

BOTANICALS

• Hypericum (St. John’s Wort)
Antidepressant
Antiviral
• Glycyrrhiza (Licorice)
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-viral
Adrenal support
• Silybum (Milk Thistle)
Liver detoxifier, protector
• Eleuthrococcus (Ginseng)
Adrenal support
Anti-depressant
• Echinacea (for acute conditions)
T-cell stimulation
Interferon stimulation
Increases macrophages (white blood cells)

PHYSICAL MEDICINE

• Massage
Relieves stress
• Manipulation
Reestablishes integrity of nervous system
Relieves stress
• Constitutional Hydrotherapy
Stimulates immune system
Relieves stress
• Fever Treatment
Stimulates immune system
Anti-viral

Home Treatments

• Hot/Cold showers
Stimulates immune system
• Exercise
Maintains all systems

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

• General counseling
Relieves stress
• Visualization
Heightens awareness
Centers focus
• Positive thinking
Stimulates immune system
Relieves stress
• Relaxation technique
Relives stress

Home Treatments

• Decrease number of responsibilities
Relieves stress
• Meditation
Heightens awareness
Centers focus
Relieves stress
• Local support groups

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