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Want More Energy? Optimize Your O2 Intake

It seems like we shouldn’t have to think about correct breathing; it should just come naturally. And for the most part it does; if we didn’t do it automatically, we’d die. But, when it comes to fatigue, how you breathe starts to matter a good deal. Avoid shallow breathing. Dr. Robert Fried, author of the book The Psychology and Physiology of Breathing in Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Psychology, and Psychiatry says that...
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For More Energy, Chuck the Cigs

Lighting up may be one of the worst things you can do for your energy levels. With every puff, you are limiting the amount of oxygen your body has access to, while upping the amount of toxic carbon dioxide in your blood. Stop the vicious cycle. To offset the fatigue-inducing effects of smoking, smokers often find themselves reaching for a nicotine hit—via a cigarette. It’s similar to the kind of rollercoaster ride that...
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Pacing Yourself Keeps You One Step Ahead of Chroni...

If you suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, probably the best advice is commonsense: slow down. You don’t necessarily have to stop everything, just learn how to manage the day-to-day activities of life at a pace that works for you. Also, managing your energy will steer you clear of the crash-and-burn that can happen when you push yourself to hard, and then spend days recovering. Here are a few tips for keeping your energy...
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Knead Help with Fatigue? Get a Massage!

Getting a good rub down is a wonderful, pleasurable way for anyone to unwind. And the restorative effects may be particularly healing for those who are struggling with chronic fatigue. Your body—and the data—know best. If your Oos and Ahs aren’t enough to convince you of how great massage is, take a look at the research. A recent systematic review published in the BMC Complementary Alternative Medicine found one study...
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Talk Your Way Out of Chronic Fatigue with Cognitiv...

If you are dealing with fatigue that seriously affects the quality of your life, finding a professional counselor can help you to cope. Specifically, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be particularly useful. What is cognitive behavioral therapy? CBT works by helping you change negative thought patterns and beliefs that adversely affect your quality of life. For instance, if you think “I’m tired, therefore I’m...
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Make Your Body Toxin-free

The real CFS healing may not be a matter of what you take into your body, but what you take out of it. Detoxification programs can help rejuvenate your immune system. This may mean avoiding makeup, perfume, and other beauty products that contain toxic chemicals that may build up in your system. The best way to know if these chemicals are affecting you is to abstain from using the products that contain them. You may also want...
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Get Movin’ With Malic Acid

If you need boost, take a bite into a Granny Smith, and get a little malic acid into your system. Malic acid is what gives apples their tart, mellow taste, and it is also essential for the production of ATP (adenosine-5’-triphosphate), the naturally occurring chemical responsible for giving your cells—and you—zip. Need a little juice to make it through your workout? Malic acid can help you to endure exercise without...
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Rock Steady with Rhodiola Rosea

Are you looking for ways to beat fatigue? Roll on over to rhodiola rosea, so named for the rose-like aroma of the root. The plant grows in the Arctic, which means it’s a hardy little bugger. And interestingly enough, it can help you get stronger, too. For years,Russian health care providers have been using the herb, an adaptogen, to treat fatigue, stress, depression, and even memory loss. It also aids physical endurance,...
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Ashwagandha: India’s CFS-healing Ginsengs

It’s got a mouthful of a name, and, for folks with chronic fatigue syndrome, it’s worth the effort to say it. Ashwagandha or winter cherry, a kind of Indian ginseng, is a great ally on the road to getting your energy back. Long used to treat fatigue in the Indian system of healing called ayurveda, the herb is, like Siberian ginseng, an adaptogen, which means it mitigates the effects of stress. The medicinal supplement is...
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Your Cells Dig D-ribose

When your feeling low, chances are, your cells are sleepy, too. What gives your cells and your body oompf? ATP (adenosine-5’-triphosphate), a naturally occurring chemical that is integral to both the release and storage of energy. D-ribose is a kind of sugar that is essential for the manufacturing of ATP. So, it follows that getting more of it could help you feel juiced. And, indeed, research supports this is true. Science...
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CFS: Break Free with Folic Acid

What may be bringing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers down? Too little folic acid. One report found that 50% of the 60 people with CFS studied by researchers were low on folic acid (Vitamin B9, or, when naturally found in the body, folate). If you decide to take a once-a-day vitamin to up your B9, be sure it has 800 micrograms of folic acid, or choose a separate folic acid supplement. And don’t forget about diet! It’s...
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Your Secret Weapon Against CFS: L- carnitine

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers need supplements that work overtime. L-carnitine does double-duty, both giving you what you need and eliminating what you don’t. An amino acid, L-carnitine transports fatty acids to mitochondria where the fats are turned into fuel and then L-carnitine takes away waste, so the cells can function optimally. It works like a houseguest who both makes your dinner and does the dishes. You...
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