Some chronic fatigue
research points to chemical and food allergies as being the possible causes of
chronic fatigue. Over the past fifty years people we have been exposed to more manmade
chemicals than we have in all of history so it is no owned that some people
have become sensitive to chemicals.
Chronic fatigue is actually
a consequence of having one or more chemical allergies. It becomes overwhelmed
by its own defense systems. When the body is exposed to certain foreign
chemicals it may respond by producing antibodies to defend it against the foreign
invaders.
How We Develop Allergies
Allergies can be a tricky business.
Just about any substance can provoke a reaction in some individuals and at any
time. You can be not allergic to a chemical for many years and then suddenly develop
a resistance to it. Some of the environmental contaminants that frequently
cause problems include air pollution, gas, oil or coal fumes; chlorine,
formaldehyde; phenol carbolic acid; insecticide, disinfectants; paint;
hairspray; household cleaning products and metals such as nickel, mercury,
chrome and beryllium. Perfumes and
colognes are also a big culprit with most people feeling unwell and not
realizing how their favorite scent is actually making them six.
These allergies often
manifest themselves as skin reactions.
Other possible allergic response includes watery eyes, ringing the ears,
stuffy nose, nausea, upset stomach, asthma, baronetcies and headache. Some
people have a reaction immediately after encountering the allergen another develops
a rash twenty four hours after coming into contact with the irritant.
The idea is that prolonged
exposure to a substance that really irritates you can provoke a long term case
of chronic fatigue syndrome. This is because people with chronic fatigue do
suffer from rashes, nausea, headaches and also an inability to function in
general.
How a Naturopathic Doctor Can Help
If you suspect that your
case of chronic fatigue is caused by exposure to chemicals there are some
things you can do about it.
The first step is to discern
which chemicals you are allergic to and how you are coming into contact with
them in your life. If the problem is not that obvious then it might be a good
idea to have scratch tests and blood work done to try and get to the bottom of
why you are experiencing violent inflammatory reactions to common every day
chemicals.
You should also avoid eating
foods that have been sprayed or that contain artificial colorings (as is the
case with some apples and oranges) ripening agents or protective waxes (found
in some apples, cucumbers and other items.
Chronic fatigue diet experts also have recommended avoiding things that contain
FD&C yellow dye.
Make sure that you are
eating plenty of the kind of fibre that can help sweep chemicals out of the
body. Oat bran is a good source of fiber. Apple pectin can also be a good addition
to your diet as it removes unwanted metals from the body that might be making
you sick.
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