
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) describes a sense of exhaustion and post-exertion malaise, even when you have gotten enough rest and sleep. The disease is characterized by six months of incapacitating fatigue experienced as profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina, and problems with concentration and short-term memory. The cause is unknown, but it is a...

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You know, it was all over CNN that it would help CFS if you ate 2 ounces of dark chocolate a day.
Well, my experience was..I got sick. The sugar was too much. I couldn't handle the swing in blood sugar. I immediately had to go to the bathroom.
They mentioned this on CNN that how would it affect blood sugar?...well for me..not well.
CFS patients should not have a lot of sugar anyway, so I found this whole thing bizare from the get go. Candida and hypoglycemia are two reasons not to do it. It totally messed with my adrenals.
Beware. But I have to say, I enjoyed eating it even if I did get sick!!! I love chocolate. Chocolate truffles...yum!
Well, my experience was..I got sick. The sugar was too much. I couldn't handle the swing in blood sugar. I immediately had to go to the bathroom.
They mentioned this on CNN that how would it affect blood sugar?...well for me..not well.
CFS patients should not have a lot of sugar anyway, so I found this whole thing bizare from the get go. Candida and hypoglycemia are two reasons not to do it. It totally messed with my adrenals.
Beware. But I have to say, I enjoyed eating it even if I did get sick!!! I love chocolate. Chocolate truffles...yum!
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Good post. Hugs Ellen
But I sure do miss it ... just stared down BOTH the leftovers of an October Birthday Boys' cake AND a can of chocolate frosting. Guess who won? Me!!!
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