4 Steps to Naturally Relieve Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex condition, the nuances of which are still unknown.
As an individual suffering from the symptoms of CFS, it can be overwhelming and confusing to sort through all the conflicting information and truly find wisdom that will empower you to take the steps necessary to improve your health.
If you’re ready to pursue a natural, holistic approach to healing CFS, read on.

Step 1: Implement a Paleo-based diet to minimize toxins and maximize nutrient density.

The first step in a natural approach to relieving the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is implementing a Paleo-based diet. This type of diet is naturally anti-inflammatory, nutrient dense and a good base point for resolving a myriad of health issues.

Simply stated, a paleo diet is a whole food/real food lifestyle of eating. A paleo diet is rooted in high-quality meat, fish, and poultry; lots of fresh vegetables, fruit, plenty of good healthy fat from oils, nuts, seeds, and fruits like avocado; and foods with very few ingredients (all pronounceable). The focus is on totally natural, unprocessed food. As such, this style of eating is naturally rich in the nutrients important to alleviate the symptoms of CFS, like vitamin C, B5, B6, B12, magnesium, and potassium.

Another of the many benefits of a paleo diet is that by design, it eliminates many common food sensitivities and intolerances. Common food sensitivities and intolerances include gluten/wheat, dairy (lactose and casein), soy, and corn.

If these sensitivities and intolerances remain unidentified they can cause systemic inflammation throughout the body, and inflammation is the root of all disease. Other inflammatory foods include refined sugar; industrial seed oils like canola oil, soybean oil, vegetable oil, and margarine; and any of the artificial dyes, colors, and sweeteners found primarily in packaged/processed foods. Identifying and eliminating food sensitivities and intolerances, inflammatory foods, and food toxins can go a long way to restoring balance from within. 
A paleo lifestyle is also rich in probiotic foods and beverages that encourage the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the gut. This is key because gut health is essential to overall health. Fermented foods and beverages like sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir, kvass, and kombucha provide a wide variety of beneficial bacteria, while probiotic supplements supply a high quantity of CFU (colony forming units). When used together, probiotic foods/beverages and high-quality probiotic supplements have a powerful effect on the health of the entire gut microbiome.  A high grade, natural ingredient called bovine colostrum (as found in the Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray supplement) also has a significant impact as it balances the immune system, protects and heals the gut wall, and reduces inflammation within the body.
Step 2: Adopt a mind-body practice.

Stress can manifest physically in the body in many different ways including persistent exhaustion, a foggy and confused brain, chronic muscle and joint pain, body aches, and headaches. Under stress, a physical response is triggered that directly affects your ability to focus and concentrate. The best way to combat the sources of stress in your life is by adopting a mind-body practice.
 
There are many stress-management practices to choose from. Some ideas include:
  • yoga
  • massage
  • meditation
  • martial arts
  • acupuncture
  • prayer
  • epsom salt baths
  • time in nature, and
  • deep breathing practices.
Choose one that interests you and just start small. Gradually increase the time in your mind-body practice as you become accustomed to it.
Here is a simple 5 step daily routine to try:
Step 1: Wake up in gratitude for another day of life
Step 2: Get out of bed and brush your teeth
Step 3: Drink lemon water or lemon ginger tea
Step 4: Sit on the floor or a yoga mat and gently stretch
Step 5: Move your body in complete silence and set your intention for the day
This simple daily routine can change the entire trajectory of your day.

Take the challenge for a week and see what improvements you notice.
 
The body is designed to rest, recover, and rejuvenate during the night, which is why a deep, restful night’s sleep is so critical to waking refreshed and ready to tackle the day. Without this, the body has a hard time recovering and healing and health problems ensue. Unfortunately, with our high stress/high activity culture, sleep is often the first thing to suffer.
The sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm, affects nearly every aspect of human physiology – brainwave patterns, hormone production, cell regulation, immune function, and metabolism. When the natural circadian rhythm is thrown off, it can lead to a cascade of numerous other health problems in these areas.

Our bodies are designed around sleep cycles, which are 90 minutes on average. Sleep cycles help you wake naturally and energized. The key to getting a restful night’s sleep is to time your bedtime and your waking with these 90-minute sleep cycles so you wake at the end of a sleep cycle, rather than in the middle when you’re in a deeper state of sleep.
It’s also important to remember that not all sleep is equal.
Sleep is critical as this is when the body repairs itself. According to Chinese Medicine and the acupuncture meridian system the liver is at its highest energy from 1 – 3AM. This is when the liver is cleansing, so it is critical to be asleep and stay asleep during this window.  Do not stress if you wake up regularly throughout the night, as the key is quality sleep rather than quantity. 
Artificial light at night suppresses melatonin production, whether it be from electronic devices, street lights shining into your bedroom window, or even an alarm clock sitting on the nightstand next to you. 
Dim, cover, or remove anything that emits light in your bedroom. Use blackout shades to make your bedroom as dark as possible or try wearing a sleep mask.
If you use electronics at night, mitigate the impact by wearing specialized orange-tinted, “blue-blocking” glasses that block out the spectrum of light that suppresses melatonin. Put them on when the sun goes down until you go to bed.
The final step in a natural approach to relieving the symptoms of CFS is supporting mitochondrial health. New research suggests that CFS is a biological disorder occurring at the cellular level when mitochondria dysfunction.  The human body is a matrix of cells, in fact 50 to 70 trillion cells.
Mitochondria are the energy-producing power plants inside the cells. It is therefore vital we nourish and preserve our mitochondria everyday to support a healthy energy supply to every cell in the body.  In 2003, Dr. David Sinclair of the Harvard Medical School announced a major scientific breakthough when he found resveratrol works by entering a cell and activing an enzyme called SIRT1.  This enzyme stimulates the growth of new mitochondria (the engines of cells) that increase the metabolic rate, which destroy free radicals in the body and help slow the aging process.  A recent pubmed study in Great Britain found that approximately 70% of people suffering from CFS have mitochondrial dysfunction, which means the cells and tissues of the body are starved for energy. The result is fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, memory loss, brain fog, headaches, poor concentration, a weakened immune system, digestive disorders, low sex drive, and more.
A major breakthrough in the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction associated with CFS is stem cell therapy. Adult stem cells are our body’s very own repair and renewal kit that when active and looked after, serve us well for our entire life.  Stem cells  maintain, repair and renew critical  components of the body like tissues, muscles, organs, blood, bone, brain, nerves, and tendons.
Scientists now know that damaged and worn out cells, especially stem cells, open up the pathway for disease, illness, rapid aging and even chronic fatigue. Stem cell activity and release rates (especially those from the bone marrow) begin to decline with age. Without intervention, by age 50, stem cells become lazy and dormant by as much as 60%.
However, what most people don’t realize is that your own adult stem cells can be activated, nourished, and preserved so they can continue to support your body to heal, renew and rejuvenate to provide a healthy, active lifestyle well into old age.  The most practical and accessible way to do this is via the most powerful stem cell supplement on the market called Stem Cell Worx Intraoral Spray.  This  supplement works to stimulate, increase, and trigger your own adult stem cells naturally and can be very effective in relieving the symptoms of CFS.
There are three things to look for in a stem cell supplement: 
  • potency and purity of the ingredients (individually shown on the label)
  • the delivery application
  • specialized proteins, growth and immune factors are vital to activate the stem cells.
Look for a product with... 

Ensure the ingredients are shown individually on the product label with percentage of purity for each ingredient stated.  Avoid proprietary blends. 

You want a product with the highest potency of active ingredients that’s also GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified.
Always look for the GMP seal of approval.

The final component to consider when selecting a stem cell supplement is bioavailability and absorption rate.
I recommend using a sublingual intraoral spray, rather than pills or tablets, because the absorption rate of key nutrients in an intraoral delivery is around 95%, as opposed to only 10 - 20% with pills or capsules.
 

It's the one I take myself (and recommend to my parents, friends and clients).

This guest post was written by Functional Nutrition Therapist, Andrea Laine White. Andrea sees clients via her virtual practice online and her clinical practice in Castle Rock, CO.

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