Herbs That Work Like Melatonin
Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Medications
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Medications
No medications are specifically approved for the treatment of CFS. However, some may be useful for specific symptoms or in cases where CFS may have a specific cause. Doctors generally use combinations of drugs to accomplish specific goals, such as medication at night to improve sleep and medication in the morning to improve cognition and energy. Treatment is very individualized.
Mild Pain Relievers
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Patients with CFS may find relief using NS...
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Expert & Community Posts
Melatonin Therapy for Fibromyalgia
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...Current Pain and Headache Reports discusses the use of melatonin as a treatment for... Read more »
Melatonin - The Natural Sleeping Pill
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...American Council on Science and Health, Dr. Victor Herbert and Dr. Ruth Kava call melatonin "the... Read more »
Melatonin: Natural Supplement to Lower Blood Pressure?
By Dr. William Davis , Health ExpertMelatonin is a sleep hormone, produced by the pineal gland seated deep inside the brain, as well as... Read more »
Author has Rare Sleep Disorder
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...treatment include bright light therapy and the use of melatonin. An article on Wikipedia... Read more »
Night Owl Syndrome: Do You Have It?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...inability to fall asleep. Neither does meditation. Melatonin or other natural sleep inducers... Read more »
Health Guide
Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes
...relieve pain. In one 2002 study, hydrotherapy using a daily 20-minute bath reduced tender-point pain.Herbal or Natural Remedies. Some alternative agents are being investigated for... Read more »Headaches: Cluster: Medications
...cluster headaches try alternative remedies for relief of pain. Treatments may include acupuncture, herbs, chiropractic, homeopathic remedies, reflexology, hypnosis, spiritual therapies, massage,... Read more »Alzheimer
... disease. Alternative Treatments Ginkgo Biloba. Ginkgo biloba is a common herb that has antioxidant properties and appears to increase blood flow to the brain.... Read more »Insomnia: Medications
...simply an extra, needless chemical in these situations.Natural RemediesMany people with insomnia choose herbal remedies for treating their insomnia. Some, such as chamomile tea or lemon balm, are... Read more »Premenstrual Syndrome: Other Treatments
...during one night and making up for it the next. More research is needed on this interesting approach.Herbs and SupplementsA number of herbal remedies are used for PMS symptoms. With a few... Read more »
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