Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. It is complicated disorder in which person gets fatigued that may worsen with physical or mental activity. The exact reason is unknown but it may be due to psychological stress, hormonal imbalance or any viral infections. According to Ayurveda it can be managed with the help of herbs like ashwagandha, shilajit, guggul, haridra, amalaki etc. these herbs are also present in different formulations by Planet Ayurveda.
WHAT IS CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS)?
It is a disorder in which person suffers from extreme fatigue. In general fatigue is feeling of tired and weak condition. It can be overcome by taking rest. Fatigue may be felt physically or mentally. The period of fatigue is more than 6 months then it is reported as chronic fatigue. It cannot be managed with rest. It may be due to any reason like medical, psychological stress, genetic or infectious disease.
AYURVEDIC OUTLOOK OF CFS
Chronic fatigue syndrome is also known as Mansa Dhatugat and Mansavrut Vataor Balakshayain Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, the imbalance of any three energies (vata, pitta and kapha) results in health complications. The main reason of chronic fatigue is aggravation of vatadosha that generates negativity at physical and mental levels. It affects nervous system that causes weakness of nervous system and it may create hypersensitivity that results in pain and tenderness. It may leads to mental disorders like cognitive disorders and disturbances in sleep. It may be due to accumulation of ama (toxins) that results in disconnection of mind, body and spirit.
CAUSES OF CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
The exact cause of CFS is not clear. But it may be due to combination of some factors. These are:
- Psychological stress
- Infection: Some viruses such as Epstein-Barr virus, human herpes virus 6 and mouse leukemia viruses.
- Hormonal imbalance: Sometimes there is abnormal level of hormones in blood produced by hypothalamus, pituitary gland or adrenal gland. Decreased level of serotonin is also responsible for CFS.
- Immune system problem.
SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
Common signs and symptoms of CFS are:
- Muscle pain
- Fatigue
- Memory loss
- Confusion
- Anxiety and depression
- Stroke
- Trauma
- Joint pain
HOW CAN AYURVEDA HELP IN CFS?
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicine system which provides natural products to prevent different disorders. Ayurveda mainly focus on pacifying vatadoshaand also add rasayana herbs that works on symptoms and rejuvenate tissue and relax the mind and provide strength to nervous system.There are numerous products present which are 100% pure and safe. There are many herbs which are helpful in pacifying vatadosha are Ashwagandha, Shilajit, Guggul etc.