Most of these supplements I take throughout the day and until recently have stopped taking them because I have recovered. If you would like to learn more about these supplements please talk to your doctor about the benefits and the purpose of each supplement.
And yes, I know this is a long list of supplements. My case unfortunately was severe. I would talk to your doctor and let him advise you on the best treatment protocol.
Adrenals (Extremely Important)
DHEA
Pregnenolone
Hydrocortisone
Siberian Ginseng
Pantethine
Adrenal Force
Ortho B-complex
Licorice
B12 spray
Vitamin C with bioflavonoid
B complex Jarrows
B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Niacinamide
Ashwagandha
B complex and B12 injections
General Health
Omegas Carlson
Omega Brite
Coconut oil
Borage Oil
Selenium
Borage oil (gla)
Co-Q10
GTF Chromium
Revive – Multivitamin
Neurotransmitters (Extremely Important)
Methylmax
Tyrosine
5 htp
Sleep
Melatonin
5 HTP
Sleep and Meditation
Sleep is extremely important for recovery. Please don’t underestimate the power of sleep. I try to go to bed every night around 10PM or 10:30PM and usually wake up at 6:45AM. Or, if I don’t have morning clients I force myself to sleep till 9AM.
Meditation is another tool to help you with your recovery. It is a great stress management tool. For more on this topic I would recommend doing a bit of research on Google and possible buying a meditation CD.
Also, make sure you powerdown 1 hour before bed. Artificial sunlight such as cell phone, TV, or computer will disrupt melatonin production making you feel less sleepy. Make sure you unplug all electrical appliances TV, computer, AC, etc. Radiation can affect quality and quantity of sleep.
Doctors and/or Practitioners
The most important part of this process is finding the right doctor and/or practitioner. In Los Angeles there are many Integrative Medical Practitioners. To find the right doctor in your area I would recommend looking online using the search terms "Integrative Medicine", "Naturopath" or "Alternative Medicine" and the area that you live in. For instance,
"Los Angeles, Integrative Medicine, Doctor"
Also, our company has had great success with dealing with CFS and for the more severe cases we work with an Alternative Medical doctor to further assist clients.
Holistic Lifestyle Coach
I've had great success with helping many of my clients with adrenal fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome. If you're interested in a phone consultation feel free to email me. My approach is to focus on various fundamentals which include breathing, digestion, thoughts, sleep, water, nutrition, and movement. If you would like to read more please click on the following link: Holistic Life Coach
Great books on this subject:
Adrenal Fatigue by James Wilson
Prescription for Nutritional Healing 2006
How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy by Paul Check
Body Shape Diet by Dr. Cass Ingram
>From Fatigue to Fantastic by Teitelbaum
Good luck with your pursuit of a healthier body. It took me about 8 years to gather this information and to finally figure out what works for me. I really hope that this article will help you feel better and with better health and energy will allow you to enjoy life to its fullest.
Shawn Phillips, Holistic Lifestyle and Nutritional Coach
Certified Personal Trainer
Perfect Body Inc., Business Owner
Business # 310-720-8125