has anyone found anything to help combat chronic fatigue?

Answer 1

Take my word for this (the % of my answers that are chosen as best answer should be evidence that I give useful and meaningful answers)...I used to experience chronic mental fatigue (which can lead to body fatigue). Sleep and eating right doesn't always relieve mental fatigue. But there is one thing you can do to demonstrate to yourself that mental fatigue can be relieved rather quickly, and you will be surprised. It is so simple, yet so unknown to many people. It is called palming.

Palming is like rubbing your hands vigorously for 10-20 seconds to warm them up then slightly cupping your hands and gently placing the palms of your hands over your eyes without applying pressure, trying to block out as much light as possible. Correct palming is done with the fingers of one hand overlapping the fingers of the other hand and the fingertips meeting at or near the hairline of your forehead. Try it for 3-5 minutes with eyes closed, while imagining the spilling of black ink as if it were a plunge waterfall where the blackness concentrates on the precise spot it hits, and spreads (to try to make the background as black as possible). Then remove your hands and if you've done this correctly without straining, you'll notice your eyes feel way more relaxed, thus temporarily relieving mental fatigue. Even only a minute or two of palming can have a refreshing effect on the muscles and nerves of the eye which go to the optic nerve, an extension of the brain.

You can do repeated palming during the day and you can even try palming for 30 minutes along with the visualization of black ink spilling. The warmer the hands are while palming, the better. Breathing deeply helps to make the background more black, relaxing you more. Being able to see "pitch black" is possible only in a state of 100% relaxation. The more you do it, the more results you will get and mental/body fatigue will eventually disappear.

Palming is similar to an ancient technique used in yoga. Try it, what have you to lose? It is so effective that it works for most people when done correctly, and they are surprised to find that chronic fatigue can easily be relieved this way. Years of chronic fatigue can disappear so quickly, in a matter of days, that it is hard to believe. You need to be made aware of how much tension your mind and body (especially your eyes) hold (in a chronic-sense) and by palming, you can address the brain directly through the optic nerve. One way to notice tension is to observe swarms and blobs of color or light while your eyes are closed and palming, even in a completely dark room. This is a sign of mental strain.

I suggest you try palming the first time by first soaking your hands in comfortably hot water for a minute, until your hands feel thoroughly warm, then try to palm while sitting at a desk or somewhere (use pillows as cushions if needed to bring the arms up). You want your arms to be comfortable and not get tired while palming.

Answer 2

Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is same. I answered this for other reader with same question and to help u the answer is.

I was just reading that the deficiency of certain vitamins can cause fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Have her take a really good vitamin supplement after breakfast or lunch. Ask her to eat a good balanced diet also.
Fibromyalgia is a recently recognoized disorder that is a common cause of muscoloskeletal pain and fatigue. The symptons include generalized fatigue, chronic headache and sleep disturbance. Magnesium deficiency within the muscle cell may be a factor in the cdevelopment of FibroM. 300 to 600 mg of Magnesium will help.
Aslo three clinical studies show that SAM helped significantly in patients suffering from fFibroM. Two hundred to 400 mg of SAM twice a day is recommended.
All the vitamins should be eaten with a meal since glucose and amino acid molecules are needed for the transportaion. glucose are the product of carbs and amino acids are the building blocks of protein.

Source(s):

Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements by
Michael T Murray.

Answer 3

Being 32 and having been tested for everything from thyroid problems to diabetes to pregnancy,etc, the only thing that has worked for me is Ritalin. It's prescribed for adults as a stimulant for narcolepsy and for CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) which is what I have. I don't function without it. I set my alarm 30 minutes before I have to be up, take the med, go back to sleep for 30 minutes. Then, when my alarm goes off, I can actually get up and function like the rest of the world. Without it, I sleep 2 days straight. Be careful though. You can become addicted if used improperly. I then take one after lunch and then I'm good for the day. (10 mg 2-3 times a day) Ask your doc.

Answer 4

You'll find detailed information on what you can do at the CFIDS Association of America website.
This incudes medicines, lifestyle changes, and alternative therapies.
Link to the "treatment" page is listed below.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

No chemicals in the food...check out MSG...no chlorinated water...exercise even if you have to crawl...multiple vitamin...100% juice...more fruits and vegetables...give gratitute daily...start doing what makes you happy...and all day long think of yourself being well. That's what I did a year ago and now I'm well.

Answer 7

Yes. Sleep

Answer 8

A daily vitamin, exercise, and 8 hours of sleep each night.

Answer 9

Have you been tested for diabetes?- chronic fatique is a common symptom- take a morning urine sample to the doctors and get it tested!
good luck

Answer 10

take 3 tablespoons of blackstrap molasses 3 times a day.Its full of many vitamins and minerals especially iron.This definitely helps with fatigue.
good luck.