Why am I so tired? Getting to the root of your chronic fatigue in the gut {Simple & Healthy}

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Debilitating Condition With Origins in the Gut Microbiome

Debilitating fatigue, muscle pain, cognitive impairments and difficulty simply getting out of bed each day. This is a daily and persisting reality for many who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, persistent fatigue lasting six months or more is not alleviated by rest and cannot be explained by another underlying medical condition. 

For years, this medical condition has remained largely mysterious, with many attributing the symptoms to stress or other psychological conditions. But recent research is bringing to light new evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome originates in the gut rather than the brain. 

Chronic Fatigue Appears to Result from Abnormalities in Gut Bacteria Which Contribute to Inflammation

Recently published in the journal Microbiome, this study identified biological markers of chronic fatigue syndrome in gut bacteria and inflammatory agents in the blood. The study demonstrated that the gut bacterial microbiome in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is abnormal, leading to gastrointestinal and inflammatory symptoms and providing evidence that the disease is not simply psychological in origin.

Microbial DNA from stool samples was sequenced to identify different types of bacteria. Biological abnormalities were detected in several markers in the blood and stool of patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which allowed researchers to correctly diagnose 83% of patients with the condition. 

Overall, patients with chronic fatigue had greatly reduced bacterial diversity with fewer bacterial species known to be anti-inflammatory compared to healthy controls. Similar results are found in people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Further, patients with chronic fatigue had specific markers of inflammation in blood samples, likely due to a leaky gut from intestinal problems that allow bacteria to enter into the bloodstream where they can trigger immune responses that may contribute to inflammatory symptoms.  

Promising Results for Future Solutions

While the study does not clearly differentiate whether the altered gut microbiome is a cause or a consequence of disease, it adds further evidence to support the key role of gut bacteria in so many aspects of our health.

These findings give hope of a new noninvasive diagnostic strategy to complement other diagnostic techniques and offers the promise of being able to address patients’ symptoms with approaches targeted towards rebalancing gut bacteria such as specific dietary strategies  or using prebiotics and probiotics to alter the gut flora.

Balancing the Microbiome

The gut is the largest immune organ in the body and contributes to so many aspects of our health. Bacteria in the gut make up a powerful microbiome which influences everything from hormones to mood to metabolism to overall inflammation in the body. 

We know that many aspects influence the balance of the bacteria in our guts. To keep your bacteria balanced and healthy, focus on:

• Removing processed foods and sugars
• Including naturally fermented foods such as raw sauerkraut and kombucha
• Supporting digestion with prebiotic foods and fiber such as from artichokes, garlic, turmeric, leeks and asparagus
• Practicing meaningful stress management

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The Laser Reset Cleanse will teach you the tools you need to change your body from the inside out, including building a healthier microbiome. This detoxification for the body, mind and spirit can jumpstart your way to greater energy, clearer thinking, more focus, better performance, healthier skin and a more optimal weight!

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