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The 11 Best Reasons to Supplement With Schisandra

Schisandra is an adaptogenic herb with thousands of years of use in traditional medicine in East Asia. (R) Some 35 compounds have been isolated to date, (R) with many found to have unique benefits across the spectrum I detail below. I’ve noticed it improves my sleep and my mood when I take it consistently.

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How I Recovered From Chemical & EMF Sensitivity

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a condition in which you develop hypersensitizy to chemical contact; the exposure can come through inhalation, skin contact or ingestion. Chemical sensitivity can be relatively mild or manifest in extreme ways. MCS is very common in people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. This is an illness with a lot …

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Why Benzodiazepenes Benefit Chronic Fatigue

Benzos like Xanax and Klonopin are some of the most powerful therapies I’ve come across for treating my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. They boost my energy – paradoxically – for one to three days after taking a dose, and this is typical among people with CFS. Let’s dig into the science of how benzos address some …

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The 7 Most Likely Reasons You’re Always Tired

With all the demands on us today, it’s no wonder that  we rely on caffeine and sugar just to stay awake. Low-quality sleep and on-the-go eating compound the stress of long commutes, child-rearing and working. Having lived with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 2011, I’ve learned just how inadequate most doctors are in curing fatigue. Self-care, …

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Treating Depression in CFS With Positive Psychology

The sources of depression in those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are too numerous to explore in detail here, but suffice to say that hormonal imbalances, lack of sunlight from being indoors, social isolation, loss of physical function, anxiety and insomnia are all contributors. Poor mood compounds the debilitating aspects of CFS, but I’ve found that …