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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is not a disease, but rather a complex array of symptoms that involves many bodily systems. CFS often resembles the flu and other viral infections, but routine medical tests fail to detect any physical problem. Because of this, it is often misdiagnosed as psychosomatic illness, depression or hypochondria. The condition is more prevalent in women than men and most often affects young people between the ages of 20 and 50.
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There is no single cause of CFS, so it is important to rule out other known causes for fatigue before settling on a diagnosis. Some reasons for experiencing CFS include chronic viral infections, food allergy, Epstein-Barr virus and adrenal gland dysfunction, to name a few. Fibromyalgia, hypoglycemia, anemia, arthritis, intestinal parasites and chronic mononucleosis also cause CFS.
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Symptoms of CFS include overwhelming fatigue lasting for more than six months that decreases activity by at least half. Some CFS sufferers also experience difficulty sleeping, swollen lymph nodes, muscle pain, joint pain, inability to concentrate, mild memory loss and mild fever.
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Eat a well-balanced diet of 50 percent raw foods and fresh juices. Add acidophilus to the diet in the form of yogurt and kefir. Consume at least 64 ounces of water every day. Avoid shellfish, fried foods, junk foods, processed foods and stimulants like coffee, tea and soft drinks. Limit intake of sugar and carbohydrates. Add fiber to the diet to ensure regular bowel movements. Get plenty of rest and make time for daily exercise. Do not smoke and avoid secondhand smoke.
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