Around 250,000 people in Britain are recognised as having M.E or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Many more are undiagnosed. I suffered with severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 3 years. It was after visiting a Nutritionist and following her plan for a few months that I began to get my energy back. After a year I was fully recovered and back working again. Below you can read my tips for recovering from ME/CFS.
Common Symptoms
- Chronic, debilitating fatigue
- Muscle pains
- Headaches
- Poor concentration
- Low blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Constipation
Causes of Chronic Fatigue
- Stress
- Viral infections e.g. Glandular Fever or Cytomegalovirus.
- Unprocessed emotional trauma
- Exposure to a lot of electrical equipment (EMR)
- Have running water under your home (Geopathic stress)
- Polio vaccination
- Low blood sugar level
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Liver congestion
- Food intolerances
- Candida overgrowth
- Parasites
- Adrenal fatigue
- Deficiencies of minerals e.g. magnesium
Tips for Recovering from ME/CFS
Foods to Avoid
- Avoid any foods and drinks containing caffeine, sugar and alcohol, all of which lower the immune function, weaken the adrenal system and cause imbalance with blood sugar levels.
- Most mass produced, tinned foods and takeaways are lacking in magnesium. Most M.E patients have low levels if this vital mineral.
- Avoid energy drinks such as Red Bull which contain caffeine which will only serve to weaken you in the long term.
- If you find yourself constantly craving foods such as wheat, sugar and snacks, are bloated, have an urgency to urinate, suffer mood swings and are always tired, you may well have Candida overgrowth. Follow the anti-candida diet.
- Almost everyone with chronic fatigue will have multiple food intolerances, the most common being to wheat and cow’s milk.
Foods to Eat
- Essential fats are vital for people with M.E since they support the endocrine system, boost immunity and help to balance blood sugar. Therefore eat more pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts and oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring.
- It is vital that you eat good-quality protein such as organic meat, chicken, fresh fish, beans or lentils at least twice a day. Protein boosts the immune system and helps to balance blood sugar for longer periods.
- Eat plenty of wholegrain cereals, leafy green vegetables such as cabbage, kale, spring greens, pak choy, broccoli, and brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, curries, black strap molasses and beans which are all rich in magnesium.
- Replace wheat with amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa, millet, brown rice, oats and wheat free bread.
- Drink at least 2 litres of filtered water daily to help detoxify your system.
Lifestyle Tips
- Do some gentle exercise such a pilates stretches to gradually tone the muscles and help to drain the lymph system which is often overloaded.
- Learn to relax. Meditation is a great way to give the body and brain a complete rest. Try listening to relaxing music such as sounds of nature.
- Have a massage to drain the lymph system and soothe aching muscles.
- Look into ozone therapy to oxygenate the body.
- Many people have been cured of M.E by energy healers.
- If you symptoms persist, try having your house dowsed for electrical and geopathic stress. To find a dowser contact The British Dowsing Society.
- Visit a counsellor as many people discover that their ME/CFS was triggered by an emotional trauma and speaking about it helps you to process it.
Recommended Testing
- I would recommend hair mineral analysis testing for ME/CFS. This test can show you if you have adrenal fatigue, thyroid problems, blood sugar imbalances and the levels of toxic metals in your body. It can also show you the levels of minerals such as magnesium, calcium and zinc in your cells.
- Also I would recommend doing a food intolerance blood test to check for sensitivities to wheat, cow’s milk and other foods. Alternatively you can find a practitioner who uses a bio-feedback machine to test for food intolerances as well as for the presence of viruses and Candida.
Furthermore if you would like to learn more nutrition tips for recovering from ME/CFS, contact Kate and book your free 15 minute fatigue breakthrough call!
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