Tag Archives: inflammation

Hot Drink Recipes: Caffeine-free alternatives

We heard some of our community find it difficult to give up caffeine! Here’s two options for equally enjoyable hot drink alternatives… Saffron Tea Saffron (crocus sativus) is thought to be rich in carotenoids and has been suggested in research to have a positive regulating effect on the immune system. Saffron is thought to reduce […]

Menopause and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Some of the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and menopause overlap. Joint pain, headaches, lack of energy, depression and anxiety are present in both conditions. Menopause patients experience hot flushes, decreased libido and aging skin. The three stages of a women’s lifecycle are pre, peri and post menopause and all three of these stages can […]

Inflammation and Chronic Fatigue Causes

Inflammation, as dubbed by Time Magazine, is one of the chronic fatigue causes and is a secret killer found to be the foundation for such diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, arthritis, heart attacks, Fibromyalgia, allergies, obesity and many more diseases. While many of these diseases are not related nor caused by the other, […]

Arthritis and Chronic Muscle Fatigue

Chronic muscle fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are auto-immune, pro-inflammatory disorders. What this means is that the body is being damaged by its own immune system. While the immune system is the body’s way of fighting off viruses and bacteria, when inflammation occurs the body perceives these conditions as invasive. The resulting symptoms are stiffness […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome may also experience the same symptoms as multiple chemical sensitivity.  Multiple chemical sensitivity is an extreme sensitivity or allergic type of reaction to a combination of chemicals. This sensitivity is unique to individuals. It is the accounting of symptoms similar to those present in chronic fatigue syndrome disability such as […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Polycystic Ovaries

People with chronic fatigue and polycystic ovaries experience worsening symptoms with poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress. Additional symptoms of polycystic ovaries are increased body hair, low or absent menstruation, weight gain, mood swings, acne and fertility problems. Lifestyle changes help alleviate these symptoms. With normal ovarian function the ovaries produce a single healthy […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Psoriasis

Inflammation, damaged liver function and bowel toxicity are present in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and psoriasis. With the presence of these malfunctioning bodily processes negative side effects occur. Psoriasis is the condition where skin cells produce rapidly and the body no longer has the ability to slough off excess cells. The result is dry, […]

Chronic Fatigue and Inflammation

Chronic fatigue syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that Time magazine in 2004 chronicled as a link between heart attack, cancer, and Alzheimer’s. This syndrome is included with other autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, and Parkinson’s disease. The common symptom of these diseases including chronic fatigue disease is inflammation.  The assumption is inflammation […]