Posted by bleauberry on October 11, 2009, at 10:26:46
In reply to cfs virus identified, posted by floatingbridge on October 9, 2009, at 10:51:30
Well, anyone here who knows my strong stance on the underplayed link between infectious organisms and chronic illnesses will know that this report comes as no surprise to me. It is just another bit of garthered clues to add to an already heaping pile of them.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is being healed everyday. Symptomatic relief is usually attempted with ADs, stimulants, herbs, diets, and such. They can work, at best, temporarily to improve quality of life. Or they can help in the aftermath when permanent organ damage has taken place.
Without addressing the underlying cause however, CFS and other chronic diseases (Fibro, Depression, MS, Arthritis) have a likelihood of progressing.
The cures are more often than not being found either accidentally or purposely in antimicrobial medicines and herbs. The ones that have a wide spectrum work the best, because it is impossible to identify or test for all the possible organisms. For example, if someone has this particular CFS virus, they likely have more troubles than just that one bug. The weakened body resulting from that CFS virus potentially opens up an opportunistic breeding ground for many others.The best outcomes involve comprehensive plans that address not only broad spectrum unidentified pathogens, but the restoration of immune normalcy and encouragement of tissue repair. For anyone with CFS, that is in my opinion the best chance of recovery.
American medicine falls short in most of these categories, using medicines that are not broad spectrum, having potentially harsh side effects, toxicity and risks, and not suitable for longterm use. Probably the best symptomatic relief agents are found in American medicine, while the curative ones are found in Chinese medicine. A blend of the two offers significantly enhanced outcomes in most cases by those doctors and hospitals that practice it.
Anyway, CFS from a virus? Not at all surprised. Worthy of mention is that CFS is also cured by eradicating Candida, Borellia and its co-inifectors, Mycoplasma, a half dozen others, and by reducing the inflammation cascade. CFS does not have a single cause, virus or otherwise. The presentation looks the same, whether it is a CFS virus or a fungi or bacteria or a protozoa.
I am often puzzled why researchers focus in on one single thing, like a CFS virus. Sorry Mr Scientist, the world and the body are not that simple. But that is the nature of the game, I guess, when it is guided by analytic thinking without the incorporation of experiencial thinking.
Broad spectrum safe nontoxic antipathogens, immune support, anti-inflammation, and supportive symptomatic measures...really not that hard. While we struggle for decades to invent stuff, it's already here. CFS patients have an enormous amount of hope for recovery without waiting for further research on any so-called CFS virus.
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