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Acupuncture course potential treatment for fatigue
Research abstract: Background: The causes of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and idiopathic chronic fatigue (ICF) are not clearly known, and there are no definitive treatments for them. Therefore, patients with CFS and ICF are interested in Oriental medicine or complementary … Continue reading
Is there enough sun in Britain for healthy vitamin D levels?
The Guardian reports: Intake should be boosted with supplements, say official health advisors in draft recommendations that could lead to new guidance Public Health England says more than one in five people have low levels of vitamin D, which is … Continue reading
POTS
Research abstract: Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of chronic orthostatic intolerance for which the hallmark physiological trait is an excessive increase in heart rate with assumption of upright posture. The orthostatic tachycardia occurs in the absence of orthostatic … Continue reading
Luteolin – potential treatment for brain fog, inflammation & obesity?
Review article: Brain “fog” is a constellation of symptoms that include reduced cognition, inability to concentrate and multitask, as well as loss of short and long term memory. Brain “fog” characterizes patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), celiac disease, chronic … Continue reading
Lyme tests brought into question?
Cort Johnson comments on recent research: There has been a growing consensus that whatever chronic Lyme disease is it’s not due to the bacteria. This concensus has been based on studies indicating that short term antibiotic treatment following an infection, … Continue reading
Increased risk of organic erectile dysfunction in CFS
Research abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex disorder characterized by profound and persistent fatigue and several comorbidities. CFS was previously reported to be associated with female sexual dysfunction. We propose that CFS might also be associated with organic … Continue reading
First Class student overcomes CFS to graduate in Bangor
Article from Bangor University website: A Psychology student who credits Bangor University for ‘taking a chance’ on her has graduated with a First Class Honours degree. Ashleigh Johnstone from Douglas on the Isle of Man has battled Chronic Fatigue Syndrome … Continue reading
CoQ10 with NADH – potential treatment for fatigue in CFS
Research abstract: Background & aims: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex condition, characterized by severe disabling fatigue with no known cause, no established diagnostic tests, and no universally effective treatment. Several studies have proposed symptomatic treatment with coenzyme Q10 … Continue reading
Gender differences in CFS
Research abstract: Background and objectives: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic condition that predominantly affects women. To date, there are few epidemiologic studies on CFS in men. The objective of the study was to assess whether there are gender-related … Continue reading
Increased risk of CFS following atopy
Research abstract: Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the etiopathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), including immune dysregulation. However, few population-based prospective cohort studies have been conducted on CFS and atopy. We investigated the relationship between atopy and CFS … Continue reading
