Chronic Fatigue and Herbs

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Chronic Fatigue and Herbs

 

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a condition that is debilitating with a

variety of symptoms that resemble those of flu or other viral

infections. This is why it is mistaken many times for other

disorders. Often mistaken by some to be a result of infection with

the Epstein-Barr virus, which is a member of the herpes family and

the same virus that causes mononucleosis. There can be many ways to

find temporary relief.

 

Medical specialists consider exercise and stress reduction as

important as nutritional therapy. Chronic fatigue syndrome is not a

lifelong sickness. Many people have recovered well after being sick.

Exercise,stress reduction and good nutrition all have amazing

effects and will help with the ups and downs, with the downs

becoming less severe and less frequent.

 

Herbs such as Garlic, raw or in tincture form, should be taken twice

daily. Take Astragalus root for its antiviral and immunity-enhancing

properties. Two doses daily. Newer research suggests that CFS may be

partially due to low adrenal function resulting from different

stressors such as mental stress, physical stress, and even viral

illness impacting the normal communication between the hypothalamus,

pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands.

 

Licorice root is known to stimulate the adrenal glands and to block

the breakdown of active cortisol in the body. It takes 2.5 grams of

licorice root daily to make a significant improvement in CFS. While

there have been no large clinical trials to test licorice in

patients with CFS, it may be worth a trial of six to eight weeks

using 2–3 grams of licorice root daily.

 

Adaptogenic herbs such as Asian Ginseng and Eleuthero may also be

useful for CFS patients—they not only have an immunomodulating

effect but also help support the normal function of the hypothalamic-

pituitary-adrenal axis, the hormonal stress system of the body.

 

These herbs are useful follow-ups to the six to eight weeks of

licorice root and may be used for long-term support of adrenal

function in persons with CFS.

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk LMT, MT-BC, CA

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