Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) refers to marked and prolonged fatigue; for which no indentifiable cause can be found. Despite the presence of extensive symptoms; diagnosis is made when there is profound fatigue; lasting for a duration of six months; or longer. CFS is frequently seen in association with psychiatric illnesses;such as depression and anxiety; but has not been shown to be casually related to any particular psychiatric disease

Eating Disorders are Real Treatable Medical Illnesses

Eating disorders frequently appear during the teen years or in young adulthood. Common eating disorders include nervosa; bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. Eating disorders affect both men and women

The Effects of Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding on Children with Asthma and Allergy

The increase in the prevalence of asthma and allergic diseases highlights the need for devising effective prevention strategies. Several studies have investigated the preventive effect of maternal avoidance of highly allergenic foods; such as cow's milk; eggs; and nuts; during pregnancy to protect the foetus from the effect of food allergens ingested by the mother