Wednesday, August 22, 2007

21st Century Mystery Ilnesses

Excerpt from 'Breakthroughs in Health' Vol.1 Issue 2 - Why do I feel Sick?
Most of us know friends who have the very debilitating disease or syndromes that keep them in limbo, wondering when they will ever feel again full of energy and vitality. Researchers have found that Glyconutrients offer potential help through their ability to help optimize the body's function.The following tells a little about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM):
'Despite a host of advances in treating many diseases, there are still "mystery" ailments lacking definitive causes and definitive cures. Besides CFS, FM which can cause widespread body pain and range from an aggravation to a disabling affliction, is also in this category. While CFS and FM are different disorders, they have much in common.
FM and CFS are two similar disorders with overlapping symptoms, including chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, pain, immune system dysfunction, tenderness and stiffness in muscles, tendon insertions and soft tissue structures, and psychological depression.....
Although FM/CSF disorders affect several millions of people each year, medical management and treatment consist mainly of education, relief of discomfort, sleep quality improvement, exercise and emotional balance. It isn't unusual for those with chronic body-wide pain and fatigue to be diagnosed with both FM and CFS.
Even if a disease's or syndrome's cause and cure remain mysteries, there are often natural ways to reduce symptoms and even help the human body heal itself. A growing body of research suggests that glyconutrients, health-enhancing sugars - or saccharides- which partner with proteins and lipids in cellular communication, may help.'

Sam Caster CEO of Mannatech Inc. and is also the founder. Glyconutrients, through Mannatech's scientific research offers potential help, supporting the body's natural ability to reach optimum nutritional levels and play a role in enhancing quality of life.