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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Expert Profile
Expertise
I cannot diagnose as I am not a MD. I can answer questions regarding optimizing sleep, hormones, nutrition, treating infections, and enhancing the mitochondria with both natural remedies and Rx drugs.
Experience in the area
Diagnosed with CFS in 2002. Cured in 2005. Had a relapse in 2009. I've been seen by the top CFS doctors in the country, and have learned a lot from them. I would like to share what has worked for me.
Organizations
American Association for Health Education, The CFIDS Association of America
Education/Credentials
B.S.Ed. in Health Education, licensed health educator in the state of OH. MEd(c).
Average Ratings
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| Elliott | 02/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear John Porterfield, thank you very much ..... |
| Adam | 02/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Can't thank You enough Doc. |
| Michael | 09/19/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent reply to a difficult question. Thanks ..... |
| KITTY | 05/23/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, John. Computers can be the ..... |
| Don | 02/22/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot , I'll try it. |
Recent Answers from John Porterfield
2012-02-27 Re: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
Those symptoms could be any of the following: A sleep disorder even though you may sleep a good number of hours, it may not me deep enough sleep. A hormonal deficiency such as thyroid, cortisol,
2011-02-15 Always want to sleep & urinate:
I assume you always want to sleep because while you are getting lots of sleep, you are not getting deep, restorative sleep. This supplement can help: http://fibromyalgiafatiguesupplements.ecrater.com/p/7410288/revitalizing-sleep-f
2011-01-28 Treatment Centers:
I have been a patient at the FFC for over five years. They cured me, but I have suffered a relapse. You will feel better if you go there if: -You follow ALL of the doctor's recommendations correctly
2010-09-17 Fatigue due to hormone imbalance:
Growth hormone (GH) can cause the release of other substances (factors) that affect growth and metabolism. One of these is insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). When the GH level is very high or low, the
2010-07-14 CFS Symptoms:
People who have CFS seem to be more prone to anxiety. Do you think this is hyperventilation? Hyperventilation is a special form of anxiety attack that results in intermittently feeling like you can’t
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