What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? • Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex illness involving debilitating fatigue along with other symptoms. • The fatigue is severe enough to interfere with daily activities and is not relieved by bed rest.

What cause Chronic Fatigue Symptoms? • A faulty immune system. • Nutritional deficiency. • A viral infection that somehow triggers CFS. • Sleep disorders, anemia, low blood pressure. • Metabolic abnormalities.

Intense Fatigue • The CFS is that the fatigue is overwhelming and lasts for at least 6 months. • It may get worse after physical or mental exertion, and a full night's sleep provides no relief.

Recurring Pain • Recurring pain, including headaches, sore throat, muscle pain, and joint pain. • The joints may hurt without showing signs of redness or swelling.

Other Symptoms of CFS • • • •

Memory problems Trouble concentrating Sleep disturbances Weakness or dizziness

Who Is at Risk? • More than a million Americans have CFS. • Women are four times more likely than men to develop the illness. • It occurs most frequently in people in their 40s and 50s.

You may have CFS: •

Severe fatigue for at least 6 months not explained by other conditions.

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And at least four of these symptoms: – Headaches – Memory or concentration trouble – Tender neck or underarm lymph nodes – Muscle pain – Sore throat – Multi-joint pain without swelling or redness – Unrefreshing sleep – Exhaustion after physical or mental activity

Dr. Zhao TCM help CFS • Acupuncture 1-2 sessions per week. • Total 12 sessions. • Take Yin-Yang, QiEnergy and Blood herb capsules to nourish your body, to booster your immune and balance hormone.

Dr. Zhao TCM Also Help Your Sleep • Most people with CFS experience sleep disturbances. This may include difficulty falling asleep, restless legs, vivid dreaming, and frequent awakening.

Dr. Zhao TCM Help Your Depression • However, up to half of people with CFS become depressed during the course of their illness. • Depression generally responds well to treatment, and getting it under control can make CFS easier to cope with.

Zhao TCM Does Work for CFS • The percentage of people who make a full recovery from CFS is high. • Many people enjoy long periods of remission. • Early treatment with stress reduction and maintain therapy may increase the chances for improvement. These therapies have been effective in many cases.