Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ME that you NEED to KNOW | Rheumatologist Dr. Micah Yu

Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ME that you NEED to KNOW | Rheumatologist Dr. Micah Yu



In this video, we will talk about 5 Integrative Ways of Fighting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It requires a multifaceted approach that addresses various interconnected factors contributing to the condition.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS, is characterized by persistent fatigue that significantly impacts daily life and doesn't improve with rest.

While the exact cause of CFS is unknown, it's believed to involve a combination of factors such as immune system dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, psychological stress, and underlying health conditions.

Managing CFS often involves lifestyle modifications, including balanced nutrition, regular exercise, stress management techniques, and adequate rest.

Additionally, seeking support from healthcare professionals, such as doctors, therapists, and support groups, can provide valuable guidance and assistance in managing CFS symptoms and improving overall well-being.

With a comprehensive approach tailored to individual needs, individuals with CFS can work towards better managing their condition and enhancing their quality of life.

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0:00 Intro
1:10 Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
2:07 Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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4:35 2
6:43 3
7:38 4
8:44 5
10:20 BONUS!

so this video is going to focus on fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome and I know that conventional medicine isn't great at treating fatigue so in this video I'm going to talk about different integrative ways that you can use to fight fatigue and chronic fatigue [Music] syndrome chronic fatigue syndrome is a problem that has affect Ed many different individuals and it's a topic that's extremely important because Long Haul Co has only added to the number of people with that problem according to the CDC there's about 800,000 to 2 and5 million Americans with chronic fatigue syndrome and this was according to a data from 2015 so I expect that number to be much higher today chronic physique syndrome affect fects women to men at a 4:1 ratio and when patients have fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome not only are they tired but sometimes it does come with brain fog joint aches memory problems changes in mood and low motivation so how many times have you gone to your doctor and told them that you are tired and fatigue and come with a satisfying answer or a treatment plan that can help with it I bet that not many of you will tell me that you've left satisfied from a clinic visit with a doctor to talk about fatigue and that's because in medicine there aren't many answers and solutions to fighting fatigue which is why I created this video to talk about the different holistic and integrative ways we can use to approach and fight fatigue so I want to ask you to watch to the end of this video and comment below on what ways you use to fight fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome and if any of the ways that I talk about in this video resonates with you so let's talk about the different ways we can fight fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome first of all we have to make sure that the fatigue is not due to some underlying disease and if you watch my video here I do talk about the different possible underlying root causes that can cause fatigue and we also have to make sure the patient doesn't have underlying disease that can be causing the fatigue once we have R out the other conditions that are causing fatigue only then can we diagnos a patient with chronic fatigue syndrome now with that said let's move on to talk about the different ways we can fight fatigue so in this video I'll be talking about five holistic integrated ways to approach and fight fatigue and hopefully by the end of this video you'll have some answers that your regular doctor could not provide for you you all right number one the first step when we approach fatigue is we have to look at our own lifestyle are we eating a diet that is full of nutritious Whole Foods or are we eating food that is the void of nutrients such as chips cookies crackers we really have to look deep at our own lifestyle and diet are we having a lack of sleep due to our work schedule are we working graveyard shifts that can affect fatigue as well CU our body has has a circadium rhythm and if we're working too late working overnight then that might be an issue is there stress in our life that is causing the fatigue and what about medications there are certain medications that can have fatigue as a side effect and those can include anti-depressants anti-anxiety medications beta blockers to lower blood pressure and heart rate opioids for pain control and muscle relaxing as well and and the list does go on so we do have to look at the medications and you have to question your doctor and ask them if any of those medications that you're on is causing the fatigue if we notice any problems in these areas we have to address it and not just slap bandaids with medications help that to try to fix the fatigue that cuz I will tell you right now there is no magic conventional medication that can fix fatigue so we have to look within in our life life and our lifestyle to see what is missing here so that's step number one approach number two is we got to observe our environment are we having a lot of high Mercury food such as shellfish or do we have a lot of dental fillings that has a high Mercury content that could cont to high Mercury is there any lead exposure that we're exposed to that can lead to high heavy metal toxicity in our body because heavy metals is an overlooked cause that can cause fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome so we have to pay attention to that and also we have to look at the area that we're living in there are people out there that have carbon monoxide poisoning in their own home that they're not aware of and it could be a slow carbon monoxide leak in the home so we have to check our pipes and make sure that that's not happening because because if there is carbon monoxide poisoning not only will you have fatigue but you could Poss have headaches brain fog memory problems and the list goes on and on so please pay attention to that and how about environmental toxins are we constantly working with pesticides while gardening or working with pesticides um directly on a farm or near a farm is the place we're living at near a golf course because they spray a lot of pesticides as well is there constant exposure something called volatile organic compounds each of these things we need to look at in our environment and is there also mold exposure there that we're not aware of but if we are aware of we're not addressing it that's really important as well so that's how we look at things when it comes to functional and integrative medicine so if we're exposed to these enviral toxins we got to figure out ways to lower the exposure and sometimes s if we're living near a golf course for example it might not be practical to move away due to finances family so we got to find ways to lower the toxicity burden okay so here's the third way to approach fatigue and that's supplements so when I think of fatigue I think about the mitochondria and the mitochondria is the PowerHouse of our cell that's where ATP is is made and that's where we get our energy day in and day out it's through the mitochondria so you probably heard of this word in your elementary school high school or college biology and it is so important to the cell so don't forget about the mitochondria because if that is not working properly that can cause fatigue as well so when I think of the mitochondria and the supplements that can help with that I think of coins and Q10 lcarnitine and also NAD as well those are just some of the few supplements that can help with a mitochondria another aspect that we need to talk about are your adrenal glands and this is number four sometimes are do need that extra support and the way to help with that in stressful situations for example is through the use of adaptogens and if you haven't heard of adap before these are supplements that help with stress and by doing so it can help with fatigue as well because it also acts on adrenal glands and examples of different adaptions are as gandha holy basil and Rola each of these adaptions have their special use cases for example one might be better than the other depending on your situation in life so one of these adaptions might be better for someone that works too much that CA fatigue and they need something more stimulating others are more calming as well so we'll dive deeper into the different adaptogens in a later video well I'll dedicate a special video just to adaptogens cuz it's a huge topic all right here we go number five we got to look at nutrients some of us have micronutrient deficiencies we could be eating the best foods in the world but sometimes we're not having the best absorption in our body due to our gut microbiome we might have gut the biosis where a gut microbiome isn't imbalance and we have leaky gut so things I pay attention to with nutrient deficiencies are like vitamin C vitamin B all the different vitamin B's out there like B6 B12 B3 I also think sodium magnesium zinc folic acid ALC carnitine which I mentioned earlier tryptophan essential fatty acids selenium iron and also coenzyme Q10 these are just some examples of nutrients I think about so you can get these micronutrients tested different lbs out there can test B these and sometimes taking extra multivitamins a high quality multivitamin can help with these nutrient deficiencies as well because we're constantly bombarded by the enal toxins and it takes more nutrients in our body to fight off these Environ toxins for our body to function better so besides the gut micro biome we could have insults from the outside that causes us to use more nutrients than we're supposed to and these nutrient deficiencies can also lead to a leaky gut it can potentially affect a thyroid and thus lead to fatigue as well I know I mentioned five integrated ways we can fight fatigue but here's bonus number six and those are hormones we don't pay attention enough to our hormones and we want to do so we want to make sure our sex hormone glands such as progesterone estrogen testosterone are at an optimal level so you can potentially work with a OB gy doctor and a chronologist to get these checked but sometimes they won't listen to you and you might have to go to the extra mile and work with a functional medicine or integrated medicine doctor to take a look at them to see if they're out of balance and sometimes addressing these different hormones can fix the fatigue those are the different types of Integrative ways we can approach and fight fatigue hopefully with this video You're Now better equipped to fight fatigue and also have more knowledge to approach your doctor and if a doctor says that they don't have answers for you or the skull exercise more well you know that you probably have more knowledge than them now and you can be able to fight fatigue in different ways and if you're not satisfied with a conventional medicine doctor make an appointment with me or find someone in your area that can talk about integrated medicine because integrated medicine is so special so powerful and it can change people's lives when they're not happy with a conventional medical system with that said why don't you comment below and tell me what you think about this video and what ways you use to fight fatigue and please give me a like And subscribe as well and don't forget I do have a newsletter on my website my md.com where I do send out monthly tips and information on the latest events-based information on aomy diseases and integrated medicine thank you so much for watching this video and I'll see you guys next [Music] [Music] time

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