Chronic fatigue syndrome is a problem that is faced by over one million Americans. It causes affected individuals to feel constantly tired, lacking in stamina and unable to concentrate. We're learning more about the syndrome every day, and one thing that we have learned is that anybody can be affected by it, including children. In [...]

Traditional Chinese medicine makes use of more than one type of technique to help to manage and/or control chronic fatigue syndrome. The first thing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers is how to increase the effectiveness of the immune system and how to either conserve the energy stores a patient already possess or else how to [...]

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a health problem that affects more people than multiple sclerosis, but few are familiar with the illness. In this article, we'll be explaining some of the history behind our knowledge of chronic fatigue syndrome as a society so that you can see how our research practices and knowledge of the illness [...]

It is unfortunate that chronic fatigue syndrome carries with it a stigma as many of those who suffer from it are regarded as lazy or hypochondriacs. Sometimes called the "yuppie flu" many people believe the misconception that CFS sufferers simply want plenty of attention. Due to the fact that no one diagnostic test can point [...]

Meditation is all about drawing oneself inward and learning how to breathe to bring about relaxation, serenity and calm both to the human body as well as to the mind. For that reason meditation is often considered to be an effective form of alternative therapy for chronic fatigue patients, especially the ones who suffer from [...]

Conventionally speaking many doctors contend that there is no one treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. Due to the fact that the cause of CFS has not been determined to be related to an infection, an immune system problem or a metabolic dysfunction, no one treatment has been settled upon by the medical community. Most often [...]

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a problem that has only been recognized as a form of illness until the year 1988. Since we've had so little experience with the syndrome, there is no sure-fire universal cure that can be helpful in eliminating the problem. There are, however, plenty of medical options that you can employ in [...]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a sickness or illness that is defined by both "profound as well as prolonged exhaustion." As opposed to occasional feelings of tiredness, those suffering from CFS will not get better simply by getting an adequate amount of sleep and rest. When no other sicknesses or health conditions can be found [...]

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that pretty much everybody has at least heard of. The same goes for AIDS. If you were to ask someone what chronic fatigue syndrome is, however, odds are that you will draw a blank stare. What's astounding about this fact is that more people are affected by chronic fatigue syndrome [...]

Like many other chronic illnesses, chronic fatigue syndrome is not always easy to live with. The key is to learn how to manage it effectively so your quality of life is as close to being what it was before you were diagnosed. Learning how to manage your symptoms and getting enough physical activity both go [...]