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M.E. / C.F.S. / POST VIRAL SYNDROME

M.E. is a contemporary medical syndrome that is steadily becoming more common. Labels such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Yuppie Flu, and Post Viral Syndrome are used for this condition. For the purpose of this page I will use the M.E. label to cover the related spectrum. One of the real tragedies is that often people troubled with this condition are not taken 'seriously', being accused of malingering etc, which further contributes to the stress.

Basically we are dealing with a person who is under-functioning, this spectrun ranges from being totally exhausted and bedridden to someone who is aware of a degree of reduced vitality.

Each case is unique, but more advanced cases consistently present three conditions

1 - Exhaustion on all levels physical, emotional and intellectual.

2 - Bowel issues, IBS.

3 - Symptoms emanating from the occipital region.

A varity and combination of other symptoms may also be present such as muscle and joint pain, low motivation, periods of depression, muddled thinking, poor memory, inability to concentrate,allergies, eye problems, insomnia - switching day and night, sensitivity to electrical devices, tinnitus, restless leg, among others.

The more advanced cases will have inherited cellular difficulties from previous generations, their inherited PREDISPOSITION. Usually found in the case will be a 'NEVER BEEN WELL SINCE' event, after which the picture deteriorated, this could be any stressful episode, such as bereavement, divorce, job loss, etc. Such PSYCHOLOGICAL events may leave traumas which require to be addressed. Often the 'never been well since' event is an unresolved acute illness such as flu or glandular fever, this observation has led to the Post Virral Syndrome label.

When observing acute illness, such as colds, flus, fevers etc, we see the body eliminating mucous. Therefore acute illness, when nursed properly is beneficial. Acute's require considerable energy. In M.E. you often find that the sufferer does not have the vitallity to produce an acute event, which would help reduce the chronic toxic load. There is a great deal of documentation on the subject of spontaneous remission, especially from cancer but also from other conditions, almost always these remissions are preceded by an acute illness. This is where naturopathic techniques and OXYGEN THERAPY can be invaluable, to create artifical fevers. 

Whenever fatigue is present BLOOD SUGAR stability is always a factor. The adrenal and thyroid glands will often be at various stages of exhaustion and require support. Elimination of toxicity will always be compromised, and re-intoxication from a sluggish bowel picture must be addressed. 

Basically cells are becoming more and more toxic as their ability to complete their daily cleanse is compromised. This results in cells, organs and systems slowly shutting down in a logical sequence, for survival. The task is to re-establish the bodies ability to remove its waste and re-nurture affected tissue.