Understanding about chronic fatigue syndrome

Have you ever heard the term “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” Fatigue prevents people from many of their favorite activities, such as playing with their children, traveling, enjoying retirement, golfing, or even working out. Does the thought, “no one understands what I am going through,” ever run through your mind? If everything appears “fine” from the outside, then how could anything be “wrong” on the inside?

If you suffer from any of the following symptoms:

-Being tired all the time

-Having a lack of energy

-Trouble sleeping or falling asleep -Still tired upon waking up -A mid-afternoon “crash” -Craving sugar, carbohydrates, caffeine, or nicotine

-Lack of drive and motivation You may be suffering from Adrenal Fatigue, Thyroid Disorders or Autoimmune Conditions.

So what’s the next step and how can you beat chronic fatigue?

Proper testing

Proper testing can help determine the underlying cause to your symptoms. We offer a variety of tests to meet each patient’s specific case: Adrenal Stress Index, Food Intolerance Panel, Complete Thyroid Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, Complete Blood Count, Hormone testing and pH testing.

Detox and Repair Gut and Immune System

Why detox and repair your gut? 80 percent of your immune system is housed in the gut and that entire immune system is protected from the external environment by a thin, fragile lining that is only one cell-layer thick. If that lining is damaged and the barrier becomes penetrated, it can lead to problems. You become allergic to foods you normally would have been able to digest just fine, you get sick much more easily, your immune system becomes overactive, and as a result, your body becomes overrun by inflammation.

Your gut is very much alive, with more than 500 species and three pounds of bacteria in your digestive tract that form a giant ecosystem that helps you to digest food, regulate hormones, excrete toxins, and produce and absorb vitamins and other healing compounds. If that ecosystem is out of balance, it can be very disruptive to your overall health.

Proper Supplementation

Dietary supplements are intended to provide nutrients that may otherwise not be consumed in sufficient quantities. Supplements may include vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids, protein, or amino acids, among other substances.

Lifestyle Modifications

We will evaluate and discuss your current habits and help guide you to create better sleeping habits and prepare exercise routines, as well as work with you to improve your diet and nutrition.

Ready to stop feeling sick and tired? Call our clinic today for a consult at (479) 636-1324. You are also invited to attend our free dinner and workshop October 18 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about how we can help you manage your symptoms, the natural way.

Drs. Josh and Sarah Rowden are the owners of NWA Health Solutions and provide noninvasive treatments for chronic and acute conditions. They were recognized as top chiropractors in Rogers for 2014-2015 by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals. For more information, visit nwahealthsolutions.com.