Sub-Issue: Fatigue Syndromes

It’s a mysterious illness that may have been suffered by Florence Nightingale and by Job in the Bible. For decades, patients were told there was nothing wrong with them, or that it was all in their head, even though their debilitating symptoms included aches and pains, waking up tired, difficulty thinking clearly, and suffering with […]

People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are so run down that it can often interfere with their lives and can make it hard to function at all. Some people with chronic fatigue syndrome say they have trouble staying on top of their responsibilities at home and on the job, while others are severely disabled and […]

One form of yeast infection that many overlook is candida albicans overgrowth, commonly referred to as simply candida. Candida albicans is a single-celled yeast found naturally in the body’s digestive tract. When maintained at the appropriate value, candida supports healthy digestion and nutrient absorption. However, bacterial imbalances and intestinal malfunction may result in an excess […]

Mast cells serve an important purpose in our immune systems. Located in just about all bodily tissues, they are present in large amounts within connective tissue, reproductive organs, the nervous and cardiovascular systems, skin, and the intestinal lining. Mast cells respond to perceived threats by secreting chemical mediators such as histamine, interleukins, prostaglandins, cytokines, and […]

Systemic exertion intolerance disease is an illness that affects multiple systems of the body. The "exertion intolerance" aspect of the name refers to the most prevalent symptom of the disorder, which is called post-exertional malaise. This means that people with this condition suffer severe fatigue and an overall heightening in the symptoms experienced after even […]