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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) – also known as M.E. or Myalgic Encephalomyelopathy, is a reasonably well-recognised condition these days. However, patients will often have been back and forth to their conventional doctor, only to be told that there is nothing more that can be done. This is far from true, as Complementary & Alternative Medicine can be used very successfully to deal with CFS, with many patients obtaining complete relief from their various symptoms. But what is CFS? There is no accurate definition CFS. It is often termed a ‘diagnosis of exclusion’ – in that when all other causes of fatigue have been eliminated, then it must be CFS. There are a number of factors that can contribute to – or may even be a cause of – Chronic Fatigue, and these need to be investigated, usually by a practitioner in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. This is because a number of these factors may not be recognised by conventional doctors. These factors include Candida (or bowel dysbiosis), hormonal imbalance (particularly in the adrenal or thyroid glands – even if conventional tests are normal), and organ dysfunction – particularly the liver and spleen. Conventional tests may not show any imbalance in hormones or dysfunction in the organs as these may only be at an energetic level, or at minute biochemical levels. The tests therefore need to be more sensitive than the usual conventional blood tests or scans, etc.. Other factors that may be involved are vitamin and mineral deficiencies - if you are short of vitamins then you are likely to lack energy - or food sensitivities or even mercury toxicity. At Better Health we recommend screening with the BEST System for CFS, and this will highlight any hormonal imbalance, organ dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiency, Candida, or any other contributing factors in the condition.
Hormone testing is carried out either using the BEST System or using biochemical tests such as the Adrenal Stress Index which is carried out using saliva samples. The BEST System can assess the balance of all the hormones, including the adrenal, thyroid, in addition to oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Although Hormone Testing has been available in the Clinic for some years now, we have recently updated our procedures, and our Clinic practitioner has had further in-depth advanced expert training in the use of the BEST system in the assessment of hormonal problems. This training was carried out by an American college known as Energetix, who specialise in training in Advanced Electro-Dermal Screening techniques.
The BEST system uses certain points on the skin to assess the hormones in the body. It measures the electrical resistance of the skin at these points. These readings can be used to evaluate the balance of the hormones in the body, and to prioritise treatment proceedures. During July and August 2002 we will be carrying out our own research into these methods of hormone assessment and treatment, and we will be looking for volunteers. The trial will be run at our Chester Clinic, and will last for around three months. So if you have hormonal problems – of whatever sort – please get in touch. As part of the research, volunteers will receive free assessment and treatment at the Clinic for a period of 3 months. The results of the research will be published in one of our future Newsletters, and will be posted on the Web Site. Further information is available from Better Health.
J25-M and J25-F are herbal formulations produced by Better Health. Better Health produce a number of specialised, advanced nutritional, herbal and homoeopathic products.
All are tried and tested, and are based on sound theoretical principles and rigorous research. J25-M and J25-F are suitable for males or females respectively. They contain herbs that are synergistically combined in separate formulations according to sex. They are often referred to as ‘tonics’ as they are useful for boosting the whole system in general, in addition to having specific effects upon energy production, the adrenal gland and upon the immune system. A number of the herbs are similar in both formulations, as they are general tonics for both men and women. Other herbs differ according to their benefits for men or women. In particular Panax ginseng is used for men, and Eletheurococcus – Siberian ginseng – is used for women. Also Smilax (Sarsasparilla) has benefits for male hormones, whilst Rubus (Raspberry) has benefits for females. Other herbs included in the formulations are Medicago, Scutellaria and Glycyrrhiza. All three have important ‘tonic’ properties, and are beneficial to both men and women. J25-M and J25-F are produced at a very competitive price. Further details are available from Better Health. © Better Health Limited 2002 |
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