After a Covid infection, many people suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome. In addition to total fatigue, concentration and memory problems can also accompany this disease. Young people are also very often affected. No medication is yet available to treat the disease, but an appropriate diet can significantly improve the quality of life.
What is chronic fatigue syndrome?
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complex disease that primarily affects the nervous and immune systems. Those affected suffer from mental and physical exhaustion, which often has no known physical causes. In many cases, long-lasting tiredness is accompanied by sleep and concentration disorders, muscle pain and an increased susceptibility to infections. People who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome are not helped by resting or sleeping. Everyday life is perceived as stressful and agonizing. Even the slightest physical and mental exertion can lead to long-lasting states of exhaustion.
What are the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome?
The problem usually occurs suddenly and can often develop after a viral infection. Eppstein-Barr viruses or enteroviruses (flu-like infection), a Covid disease, but also serious injuries, pregnancies or childbirth are said to be able to trigger chronic fatigue syndrome. Since the nervous and immune systems are affected, the symptoms can vary greatly. Nausea, palpitations, recurring flu-like symptoms or sudden hypersensitivity to food are common side effects. Stress usually exacerbates the symptoms. According to recent findings, it appears to be a dysregulation of the immune system, i.e. an autoimmune disease, which attacks the body’s own cells and tissue.
What can help with chronic fatigue syndrome?
To date, there is no direct medication for chronic fatigue syndrome. Mental and physical stress should be avoided as far as possible, as they can aggravate the symptoms. Stress reduction methods such as autogenic training or muscle relaxation according to Jacobson are also considered helpful.
Diet can play a part in alleviating symptoms and restoring quality of life. Care should be taken to eat a varied, anti-inflammatory diet. A predominantly alkaline diet with antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, selenium, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids can be beneficial. Green vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, spinach or fermented products such as sauerkraut are full of antioxidant vitamins and secondary plant substances that are considered to be anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer. A change in the body’s fluid supply can also help. Special filters can turn tap water into slightly alkaline water, which should help to flush out toxins that promote inflammation.
Which phytopreparations can be used to support chronic fatigue?
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