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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Study Shows There Are Two Therapies That Fight Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Drugs.com (Internet) Study Says Two Therapies Help Fight Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

THURSDAY, Feb. 17 -- Patients struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome may be helped the most when standard treatment is coupled with cognitive behavior therapy or exercise therapy, new British research suggests.
The apparent promise of cognitive behavior therapy and "graded exercise therapy" offers considerable hope to patients combating the complex condition characterized by profound tiredness, impaired concentration, diminished memory, sleep difficulties and muscle and joint pain, the study authors said.
The findings also support the somewhat controversial notion that incremental adjustments in physical behavior and/or mental attitude can ultimately have a positive impact on the disorder, the authors said. Lean More:  http://www.drugs.com/news/study-says-two-therapies-help-fight-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-29648.html#


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