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 …
How to Focus, Relax and Lose Weight Through Aromatherapy
From apple pie to perfume, scents open a vault of associations that provoke joy, nostalgia, or desire. Smell has its seat in the limbic system, the part of the nervous system that determines emotional responses. Researchers are discovering that common herbal and floral essential oils have therapeutic uses with few side effects.
EMF Sensitivity: Symptoms, Treatment and Home Fixes
Sensitivity to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) tends to occur in people who are already struggling with significant health issues. We know that EMFs can cause real biological damage, but hypersensitivity to their presence in sick people can also be debilitating. Here’s a guide to personal recovery from EMF sensitivity as well as reducing EMF problems in …
Seven Strategies to Speed Recovery from CFS
Recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is like walking a tightrope. Missteps can cost you time, money and health, and it is the last of these that can leave even less energy to devote to health-building practices. In my many years on this path, I’ve learned some lessons that will hopefully make your journey a shorter …