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ME/CFS and gluten?
Apologies to readers who might have already read about this story. The UK Mail on Sunday (February 13th 2011) carries an article by Esther Rantzen on her daughter who has ME. UK viewers will know Esther from such classic TV programmes such as That's Life. In recent years she has discussed ME as a consequence of her daughter's diagnosis. The article in the Mail regarding a possible link between ingestion of gluten and ME/CFS can be viewed here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1356316/At-I-discovered-secret-Emilys-14-lost-years-Esther-Rantzen.html
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Daily and Seasonal Fluctuations in Symptoms in Environmental Illness
I thought for my main blog entry this week I'd discuss a subject that has for the past 10 years or so had a major impact on my ability to cope with daily life and plan for events in the future - the daily and seasonal fluctuations in the appearance and severity of my symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, environmental illness, and related conditions. I'll also talk about what I have done to adapt and minimise their impact.
Daily Fluctuations
First I ought to explain that the body varies its biological processes such as hormone production throughout the day and night to allow for periods of activity and rest (i.e sleep) and this is known as the circadian rhythm. For example in the morning secretion of the adrenal hormone cortisol increases, as does activity of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, and this makes us feel awake and full of energy so we're prepared to...
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Thankyou Maff, you described the patterns daily and seasonally and the way you've adapted to create balance with your internal and
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N-acetyl-tyrosine is a nutritional supplement so you don't need a doctor for that. I get all my supplements from [URL=https://affi
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Hi Maff Where do I get these medications from as I don’t have a doctor and I am working purely on how I feel. I’ve
CDSA Interpretation - Metabolic Markers
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Foods and Supplements to Balance Phase 1 and Phase 2 Liver Detoxification
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Yes, I'm not sure about SAMe being available IV to doctors and patients Tracy. I mentioned it to one nutritional medicine doctor I
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Some of the studies of S-ame have been done using IV therapy so it is possible. Whether it is available commercially is another qu
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I just remembered...I'm not sure if I've asked you before whether you've looked into phospholipid exchange (PLX) therapy? That is
Anti-Aging & Wellness Event
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On June 27, 2009 at the Health Care Organizing Kickoff event we plan to officially Launch an Academy of Social Entrepreneurship. The Academy will provide the tools and resources necessary to empower our communities...
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Hypoglycemia and Sugar Sensitivity
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a very common problem and cause of symptoms in those with environmental illness.
Blood sugar levels are usually carefully controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain (a major control centre) which through a series of steps causes the release of two hormones from the pancreas; insulin, which lowers blood sugar by increasing uptake by cells, and glucagon, which increases blood sugar by releasing stored glucose (as glycogen) in the liver and increasing the generation of new glucose from substances such as amino acids (the building blocks of protein).
Unfortunately for those of us who experience hypoglycemia this intricate system of balance is disrupted so blood sugar levels vary more than they should and often dip too low. It is well known in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) for example that the hypothalamus which controls the whole system does not function correctly. This results in hypoglycemia and a whole host of...
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BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies (Nutritional Health)
Last week I finally started studying for a bachelor's degree, 10 years after I would have done so if I hadn't been ill.
I am happy to report that I have now moved past feeling anger towards my situation and instead am glad my life has turned out the way it has thus far. I now have a new purpose in life that started with the founding of The Environmental Illness Resource and now continues
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Hi Ayla, Don't mention it, happy to share the information with everyone. Thank you for the congratulations! I graduated with fir
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Hi Maff Having read the above with great interest I must first congratulate you on getting through the degree. Can I ask you how
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Hi Steve, I have just completed the final essay of my BSc in Nutritional Health from BCNH/University of Greenwich and will gradua