Myelo-Encephalitis (ME)

Introduction
Also known as Royal Free Disease or Post-viral Fatigue Syndrome, ME has been the subject of much research, debate and confusion in recent years. Considerable effort has been applied to identifying it as a specific infectious disease, but the infective agents (such as Epstein-Barr Virus) that have come under suspicion may not be causative since they are also associated with a wide range of other debilitating diseases.

Perhaps it is best to consider M.E. as an example of exhaustion of the immune process, which in turn debilitates the nervous system and sometimes also the endocrine system. The three together have been called the Primal Adaptive System, since they function synchronously and require very similar resources.

Perhaps M.E. could simply represent an exhausted and unresponsive Primal Adaptive System.

Before you start
The gut’s ability to absorb nutrients, whether it is from food or from the food state supplements, will be significantly improved if the body has first been cleansed of harmful toxins, and the intestinal tract replenished with healthy flora.

It is of particular benefit in today’s environment with our increased exposure to harmful toxins from so many sources. It is our recommendation to pre-empt any dietary/nutritional program with a cleanse, and to repeat it twice per year.

To this extent we recommend that before you start on your required formula you undertake our Detox Formula which involves 3 products that provide a very effective cleanse program that will enhance your health and wellbeing.

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Myelo-Encephalitis Supplements - food state only

The following supplements are known to be helpful:

Table of Beneficial Nutritional Supplements
This information is offered as an introduction to supplements, herbs, foods and substances that are known to help with M.E. This information is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and it is suggested that sound advice is taken by an appropriately qualified practitioner.

Dietary Recommendations

Positive Foods

Cereal grains oats, whole brown rice, barley
Vegetables carrots, parsnip, garlic, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, spinach, green beans, corn, leaks, celery, water cress, avocado
Fruits ripe bananas, grapes, apricots, figs, dates, blackberries, bilberries
Legumes soya beans, kidney beans, butter beans, lima beans, green peas, chick peas, sprouted mung beans, lentils
Teas, Herbs & Spices sprouted alfalfa, basil, ginger tea, camomile tea, peppermint tea, black tea
Nuts & Seeds pecans, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, coconut, almonds (no more than 10 per day), sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds
Fungi Shiitake mushrooms, Reishi mushrooms
Fish/seafood cod, un-smoked halibut, herring, haddock
Meats free range and organic chicken & turkey
Dairy live organic yoghurt
Additional Foods flax seed oil

Negative Foods

Refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats, battery chicken & hens’ eggs, white sugar (sucrose), artificial sweeteners, coffee, chocolate, alcohol, cheese, salami, pickled foods, most nuts, foods with additives

Dairy foods (except organic yoghurt), all pork products

Possible irritants include high intake of dietary fats, caffeine drinks, alcohol, chocolate, eggs, cheese, red meat and salty foods.

Coffee, tea, tobacco and alcohol all tend to aggravate symptoms.

Additional Comment
Take plenty of fresh water. Good quality still mineral water from a glass container is the superior form; though a good tap filter is also satisfactory.

Avoid shampoos and soaps containing Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

Additional Help & Support
Homeopathic treatment has been found particularly helpful.

Sufficient recuperation time is essential with ME, especially where it occurs after a virus. Plenty of rest (without any guilt or pressure to ’get up and about’ too soon) interspersed with gentle exercise as and when appropriate can help tremendously.

Reduce stress as far as possible.

Avoid too much time in air-conditioned environments; these have been associated with cells becoming positively charged, which is undesirable.

Fresh air and natural light are also beneficial, so resting outdoors or taking country walks for exercise can aid recovery.