PHT 020 : The Mitochondria as They Relate to Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

Published: June 3, 2014, 5:25 p.m.

Today's broadcast is on "The Mitochondria as they relate to Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia."\xa0 The mitochondria are distinct entities inside the cells of our body, which make energy.\xa0 They in essence are responsible for turning the calories from our diet into usable energy us to function.\n\nResearch has shown that the mitochondria can be compromised in certain conditions, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.\xa0 New light is being shed on how intracellular infections such as Mycoplasma species, Lyme's disease, and other viruses can affect the mitochondria.\xa0 In addition, getting rid of these infections with antibiotics or antivirals often times does not lead to resolution of the symptoms we are discussing.\nPlease enjoy and forward\xa0your comments to us here on our website or our Facebook page.\xa0 Thank you for listening!