B.S.
Dear J.,
I have not ever had chronic fatigue myself, but have worked with both men and women who have. First of all, it can go into remission with proper attention to diet, accupuncture and gentle yoga and REST. The tricky part is how to get rest when the mother of a four year old! As I'm sure you are potently aware.
Ask for support from friends and family so that you are not forced in your energetic depletion to be the main caregiver to your child, sharing the load can give you permission to take care of you first when your body is low. I'm sure your are aware to eliminate sugar, caffiene and processed foods; eating whole foods and grains can help the body sustain itself. Depending on where you live, there may e a macrobiotic food company that delivers that you can rely on. Learning some energy building techniques like pranayama (yogic breathing) or qi gong can be very helpful to support the subtle energetic field as well. But mostly learning to cultivate the "being" aspect of being human and not the "doing" is the greatest challenge. Eckhart Tolle, the author of The Power of Now may be a good resource to draw on as well. Some supplements to consider are:
Acidophillus (Sometimes chronic fatigue and candida go side by side)Use a non dairy formula, Chromium Picolinate(helps with hypoglycemic factors) CoQ10 Helps with immune system, plus CoEnzyme A to remove toxins, Kyolic-EPA Supplies essential fatty acids, L-Carnitine taken with a b-6 complex and vitamin C helps to increase energy levels. There is a book out there co-written by Dr. Jesse A. Stoff, MD which may be a very helpful resource called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Many blessings on your return to health. -- B.