Most ME/CFS patients would agree that supporting our immune system is key to a successful path back to health. We recognize that this system is a 24/7 work horse that never rests. The majority of challenges to our person health that we encounter go undetected by us due to the vigilance and vigor of our efficient immune systems. And some researchers support the theory that part of the ME/CFS struggle is due to a compromised or ‘on tilt’ immune system.
So what should ME/CFS patients do to support our immune systems? From my perspective, it’s hard to find definitive information unless it’s followed by an ad for the recommended product. At one extreme are the recognized research groups who won’t commit to anything specific. At the other extreme are the passionate semi-scientific articles extolling the virtues of a ‘total solution’ product. ME/CFS patients find it difficult to sift thru all of this when so much is at stake and brain fog is dulling one’s judgments.
Here's a link to an article from Harvard Law School “How to Boost Your Immune System.” It’s couched but ultimately informative. And it gets us into the supplement discussion again.
For me, eating healthy food loaded with nutrients and getting REM sleep were the highest priority in my efforts to support my immune system as I was working to defeat CFS. What are your strategies? Have you found a combination of things that add up to a healthier immune system? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
So what should ME/CFS patients do to support our immune systems? From my perspective, it’s hard to find definitive information unless it’s followed by an ad for the recommended product. At one extreme are the recognized research groups who won’t commit to anything specific. At the other extreme are the passionate semi-scientific articles extolling the virtues of a ‘total solution’ product. ME/CFS patients find it difficult to sift thru all of this when so much is at stake and brain fog is dulling one’s judgments.
Here's a link to an article from Harvard Law School “How to Boost Your Immune System.” It’s couched but ultimately informative. And it gets us into the supplement discussion again.
For me, eating healthy food loaded with nutrients and getting REM sleep were the highest priority in my efforts to support my immune system as I was working to defeat CFS. What are your strategies? Have you found a combination of things that add up to a healthier immune system? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
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