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February 3, 2004

For More Information Contact: Rebecca Wilkowski, Phone: (800) 729-0941

Oriental Medicine Brings New Life to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month

Imagine experiencing severe fatigue month after month, and no matter how much rest you manage to get, you never feel any better. Maybe you also experience flu-like symptoms, generalized pain and memory problems, none of which can be explained. Chances are, you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Though the cause of CFS remains unknown, it is quickly becoming recognized as a serious medical problem. Based on recent studies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as half a million people in the United States suffer from CFS.

One of the most frustrating things about CFS is that there is no cure. Oriental medicine, however, has several techniques to manage CFS symptoms that are both safe and effective when administered by a licensed acupuncturist.

In treatment of CFS, Oriental medicine focuses on the immune system. A combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, rest, and meditation are used to strengthen the immune system so that the body is revitalized.

Studies show that the endorphins released by acupuncture can raise the amount of white blood cells, T-cells and anti-bodies in the body, which increase the body's level of immunity. Chinese herbal medicine, which is one of the most sophisticated herbal medicine systems in the world, also helps to boost the immune system by creating more antibodies, which fight disease.

For more information about how Oriental medicine can help patients with CFS, please call 800-729-0941.

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