January'03

In this sixth edition, Dr Garth L. Nicolson outlines the link between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and other related conditions as well as the viruses associated with these respective conditions: Herpes Virus-6 (HHV-6), Cytomegalovirus (CMV). The Madrid based Nuria Lorite, pharmacist and TCM professor outlines a link between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. In addition, the viral link between Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and fatigue related conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgia Encephalitis, Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis are discussed. Finally, an article on the use of Cordyceps sinesis and Coriolus versicolor in athletes competing in triathlons is presented along with supplementation schedules.