by Sela Brosnan

Are there natural treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome?

5 steps to alleviate chronic fatigue symptoms

First of all, incorporate physical activity into your daily life.  

It’s important for everyone to maintain a certain level of activity in their life for their physical and mental well-being. Chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers need to participate in physical activities like everyone else.  The difference, however, is a chronic fatigue syndrome sufferer needs to resist the temptation to increase their level or severity of activity.  Increased activity will only increase fatigue.

Chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers should pace themselves and avoid stress.  There’s a very thin line between enough activity and too much activity.  Only the sufferer will be able to determine what’s best for her.

A chronic fatigue syndrome sufferer may want to consider acupuncture, massage therapy, or therapeutic touch in addition to their usual physical activity levels.

 

Secondly, include dietary supplements or herbs in your daily diet.

You should avoid:
1. Alcohol.
2. Allergic foods.  
3. Caffeinated drinks.
4. Foods high in fat.  
5. Milk.
6. Refined carbohydrates.
7. Sugars and sweets.

You should include:
1. Fiber.
2. Flaxseed oil.
3. High-complex carbohydrates.
4. Water.
5. Raw fruits and vegetables.
6. Sea greens.
7. Whole grains, unroasted nuts, and seeds.
8. Dietary supplements.  For example, Activive™, an all-natural supplement, is designed to address your chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms for safe and effective relief without harmful side effects.

 

Thirdly, encourage family members and friends to help you.  

Seek out support groups, online discussion boards, or online chat rooms specifically designed for the needs of chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers.  Learn all you can about chronic fatigue syndrome.  Educate yourself as best as you possibly can.  There are thousands of helpful sites on the Web to answer your questions.  If you live with chronic fatigue syndrome, you may as well live with it intelligently.

You may want to consider professional counseling as an outlet.  Trusted professionals have been trained to help you.  They won’t judge or condemn you.  They realize that chronic fatigue syndrome aches and pains are real.  

 

Fourthly, be aware what triggers your chronic fatigue syndrome flares.  

Eliminate activities or foods that aggravate your chronic fatigue syndrome.  Avoid stress and anxiety, the most common triggers of chronic fatigue syndrome.  Remember simple illnesses like bronchitis, a cold, hepatitis, an intestinal bug, and mononucleosis can result in chronic fatigue syndrome flares.

 

Fifthly, adjust your expectations to reality.  

Chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers can live a normal life.  They just have to remember their boundaries and limitations.  Don’t expect too much out of others.  Don’t expect too much out of yourself.  Do what you can and be happy with that.  Make the best of the life you have.