Chronic Fatigue is a baffling disease with no known cause or etiology. Until recently, many physicians refused to acknowledge it as a true illness. If you or a loved one suffers from CFS then you know the impact it can have on your life.

It is believed that as many as 800,000 people in the US are battling Chronic Fatigue. Eighty percent of those who are diagnosed are Caucasian women under the age of 45, but anyone is susceptible. As the name implies, the primary symptom is overwhelming fatigue. Rest does little or nothing to improve the exhaustion. Other symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, difficulty concentrating and sore throat may also be present.

Mainstream medicine has very little to offer in the treatment of CFS. Pharmaceuticals are administered to cover-up some of the symptoms, but the fatigue usually remains. This is where alternative therapies can be of great benefit. Rather than putting a ?band-aid? over the problems, complementary medicine seeks to balance the body?s systems to help restore vitality.

Many modalities have shown great promise in helping those with this illness. Massage, herbs, nutritional supplements and acupuncture are all venues worth exploring.

A chi exercise machine is also a wonderful way to release blocked energies and is a good option for those who are too exhausted to exercise. By using one of these units, one can get the same benefits as having taken a walk. Blood and lymph circulation are improved and one often finds that they get a more restful sleep.