Chronic fatigue syndrome
What is chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Chronic fatigue syndrome[CFS] is a complex condition, which is characterised by extreme weakness and exhaustion. Patients with CFS function on substantially lower level of energy and the condition is worsened by mental and physical activity. People with CFS feel tired even after bed rest.
Symptoms of CFS
People with CFS experience various non-specific symptoms, which can include: muscle pain, general weakness, headache, impaired mental concentration, digestive problems, and insomnia, and they are prone to frequent weakness and infections. However, many illnesses have incapacitating fatigue as a symptom and therefore all other possible diseases must first be excluded before a diagnosis of CFS is made.
How holvita™ colostrum can help people with CFS
It is thought that the EBV virus causes the over-reaction of the immune system which results in immunity “burnout” resulting in fatigue. People with EBV require restoration of their immune system.
Colostrum can provide the important boost people with CFS need; one of the main components of colostrum is lactoferrin, which has powerful antiviral properties and can help to restore and regulate the immune system. This may result in increased energy level and general improvement of well-being.
Colostrum contains a large family of growth factors which help with regeneration of all body's cells. In particular the Insulin-like growth factor - I (IgF-I), IgF-I helps to improve metabolism of glucose to glycogen which results in increased energy levels. (Editors of The Doctors' Prescription for Healthy Living Magazine) and therefore help with fatigue.
Dr. Zoltan Rona, The American Journal of Natural Medicine, March 1998.
"As mentioned earlier, because of chronic fatigue's uncertain and various casual factors, a substance such as colostrum, which may contain literally dozens of disease-specific agents, could be the most effective in treatments for the syndrome."
References
De Vinci, C, Levine, PH, Pizza, G, Fudenberg, HH, Orens, P, Pearson, G, Viza, D. Lessons from a pilot study of transfer factor in chronic fatigue syndrome. Biotherapy 9(1-3):87-90 (1996).
"Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is believed to be caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)*, the same virus that causes mononucleosis. EBV is a member of the herpes family and is related to the viruses that cause genital herpes and shingles. The virus causes an over-reaction of the immune system. The immune system becomes so overburdened the result is immunity "burnout." The result is a feeling of complete exhaustion. Individuals with EBV require a comprehensive restorative program for the immune system. And what is better than colostrum and lactoferrin (a component of colostrum) to activate, regulate and balance the immune system?" Beth Ley, PhD Nutrition
In addition to the Epstein-Barr Virus, there are many other factors which may cause chronic fatigue. For example, allergies may cause chronic fatigue. Colostrum is an immune system modulator that tones down an over active immune system (as well as stimulating an under active immune system). "PRP (proline-rich polypeptides) from colostrum can work as a regulatory substance of the thymus gland. It (PRP) has been demonstrated to improve or eliminate symptomatology of both allergies and autoimmune diseases (MS, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, myasthenia gravis). PRP inhibits the overproduction of lymphocytes and T-cells and reduces the major symptoms of allergies and autoimmune disease...." Dr. Zoltan Rona, The American Journal of Natural Medicine, March 1998.
As mentioned earlier, because of chronic fatigue's uncertain and various casual factors, a substance such as colostrum, which may contain literally dozens of disease-specific agents, could be the most effective in treatments for the syndrome." Colostrum, Amazing Immune System Enhancer - Hawken
Immunoglobulin in colostrum has been used to successfully treat: Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Neutropenia, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Systemic Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bulluos Pamphigoid, Kawasaki’s Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Crohn’s disease, among others. Dr. Dwyer; New England Journal of Medicine
By the Editors of The Doctors' Prescription for Healthy Living Magazine. The Colostrum Miracle: The Anti-Aging Super Food that can boost immunity and prevent premature aging. (2005) p74.