Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- A solution that works!
Bob Ong BA
When I was about 10 years of age, I was saddened to lose one of my older brothers to suidical depression and another is still suffering paranoia schizophrenia to this day. Yes, I wanted answers. I gained some insight after studying abnormal psychology at university. Then In 1983, I was struck with CFS ie Chronic Fatigue Syndrome that was so debilitating, my life's activities were reduced by 80%. I felt totally helpless and hopeless. I sought the help of different medical specialists but received little relief. It was an alternative treatment that brought me back to my bubbly self. But in 1991, I had another relapse and recovered a year later with 2 further relapses in 1998 and 2005 each lasting more than a year. Each recovery brought me closer and closer to a lasting solution outlined on this page. Since middle of 2006, I have helped friends and my sisters to recover from CFS.
The CDC of USA still considers the cause of CFS as "unknown". For me. it's like a car with a flat battery and therefore nothing in the car works, the ignition, the wiper, the lights and etc. Simlarly the neurotransmitters in the brain, the central nervous system (CNS) and autonomic nervous system (ANS) must be in sufficient supply so that our brain and body can function normally. If they fall below the critical level then deficiencies of the countless varieties of neurotransmitters will elicit a wide range of symptoms such as negative thinking to suicidal thoughts, immune dysfunctioning, no appetite, sleeplessness, debilitating fatigue, depression, headaches and bodily aches and even organ/s dysfunctioning. I shall call it Acute Neurotransmitters Deficiency Syndrome (ANDS).
Deficiences can be brought about by prolonged stress or inborn infirmity. My approach to overcome these deficiencies is by "refuelling" the "powerhouses" of brain cells called mitochondria to produce more cellular energy to the "factories" called ribosomes which in turn will synthesise more neurotransmitters. It is simple and logical and it has worked for me and others and I am confident it will work for you.
There are trillions of "powerhouses" called mitochondria in our brain cells that require two important "fuels" to make them work. Scientists have established that they are the coenzymes Q10 and NADH. Interestingly our brain cells do synthesise these molecules daily but inborn poor genes may see low production of these fuels. Also the demands of daily life can deplete their supplies faster than their production hence causing deficiency. Thus, when their quantities become low, the synthesis of neurotransmitters also become less leading to ANDS, the root cause of CFS. Like a flat battery that stall a car, a CFS sufferer can stay in this condition for years without effective treatment. The good news is bioavailable Q10 and NADH supplements can be obtained and taken to get the "powerhouses" firing to full capacity again !
The Homeostasis Factor
Our nervious system operates by excitation and inhibition and then returning to stable equilibrium condition called homeostasis. For example, food in the stomach will activate gastric juice release after which it stops when the stomach is empty. Deficiencies of "inhibitory neurotransmitters" in the brain can cause homeostatic imbalance affectiing brain, CNS and ANS functioning. When this occurs, the brain will go into "anxiety mode" and a person finds his brain still very active even though he may be very fatigued. Then nights of "sleep debt" will contribute to further neurotransmitters deficiences leading to Acute Neurotransmitters Deficiencies Syndrome (ANDS). Fortunately, sedative medications like lorazepam can arrest this depletion. However, a dietary supplement called Lactium when taken into the stomach with its enzymes, will release inhibitory neurotransmitters according to clinical studies. It would be good to take this supplement first before taking lorazepam. I am taking both and I found that I can reduce my intake of lorazepam. Otherwise just as a diabetic needs his insulin, I may have to take my medication daily to stay healthy. I am grateful to have an understanding doctor.
The CFS Solution
Multivitamin + Q10 + NADH + Lactium/Sedative
(75mg daily) (10mg daily)
Q10 is easily availabe from health shops but NADH can be purchased online.
Scientific Backing and Clinical Studies
Clinical studies of those taking NADH supplements have shown increased brain activity (see SPECT PHOTOS). Also clinical studies with 205 depressed patients saw an increase production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopomine and noradrenalin. My friend's wife who suffered severe postnatal depression for 9 years and on maximum dosage of antidepressants, recovered completely within 2 months taking NADH in 2006. She came off the antidepressants easily with no withdrawal symptoms. Her good friend with bipolar disorder also fully recovered.
Notice the role of NADH in the production of cellular energy called ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in the animated diagrams below: (courtesy of Prof Terry of University of Connecticut,US)
This CFS Solution is a product of years of research coupled with my own experiences with CFS. It uses a two prong strategy that is, boost production of neurotransmitters by boosting cellular energy production and balancing the excitation and inhibition of our nervous system. Since my full recovery in the middle of 2006. I have been staying above the neurotransmitters critical level as I am still predisposed to CFS having experienced the worst symptoms possible. Therefore, I take my supplements/sedative religiously to prevent a relapse.Yes, my open mindedness saved me !!! This solution sounds simple but remember that sailors in the past took lemons to cure the death dealing scurvy due to lack of vitamin C. If you are a CFS sufferer, you have nothing to lose but CFS and I have nothing to gain but satisfaction that another CFS sufferer is brought back from the "dungeon" of CFS to normal productive living. Good health to you !!!
Bob Ong, Wellington, NZ
Contact: okybob@yahoo.com
Author is not responsible for sedative abuses.