Burnout
Background
Symptoms
- Brain Fog
- Difficult in concentrating
- Lack of Motivation
- Exhaustion
Background
- DHAS from childhood
- Previous therapy with amphetamines
- Abuse of cannabis
Diagnosis
Constant fatigue from signs of anaemia are NOT induced by iron deficiency.
Ferritin is a protein that contains iron and is the primary form of iron stored inside of the cells. AACC, 2018
The reference range of ferritin is between 30-400 ng/ml.
Patient’s ferritin level is at 114 ng/ml which is within the safe bound.
This suggests his symptoms of anaemia are NOT induced by iron deficiency.
Improved symptoms of anaemia by increasing RDW by 21%.
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW) is a measurement of the range in the volume and size of red blood cells (Medline Plus, 2018). RDW test helps to diagnose types of anaemia and other medical conditions (Healthline, 2017)
The reference range of RDW is 11-16%.
Before Treatment – March 2018
Patient’s RDW is at 10.8% which is lower than the minimum reference value. This indicates signs of anaemia.
After First Treatment– June 2018
RDW improves by 18.5% and reaches 12.8%.
After Second Treatment – November 2018
8 months later, RDW was 13.1%, a total increase of 21%, back within the normal reference range.
Micronutrients levels – Normal
To determine the root causes of patient’s symptoms, his levels of Micronutrients were assessed.
The lab results show a positive balance in his Micronutrient capacity.
A high Creatinine level indicates signs of impaired Kidney function
Creatinine is the most commonly used indicator of renal (Kidney) function. Human Metabolome Database, 2018
The reference range of Creatinine is 40–160 mg/dl.
Patient’s level of creatinine is 239 mg/dl, this is an early indication of impaired kidney function.
Causes of fatigue & lack of motivation: Low Adrenalin, Serotonin & Noradrenalin
Adrenaline is a hormone released from the adrenal glands. Its major action, together with Noradrenaline is to prepare the body for ‘fight or flight’. Society of Endocrinology, 2018
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, social behaviour, appetite, digestion, sleep, memory and sexual desire. Mclntosh, 2018
The reference range is as follows:
Adrenalin 4–10 μg/g Krea | Noradrenalin 32-58 μg/g Krea | Serotonin 148-230 μg/g Krea
Low Adrenalin, Noradrenalin and Serotonin explains why the patient is fatigued and has lack of motivation.
No viral infection
Long standing fatigue can be caused by chronic hidden viral infection. In determining the root causes of patient’s symptoms, viral infections are assessed.
The lab results show that the patient is free from virus infection.
Improved inflammation indicated by a 98% reduction of CRP
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a substance produced by the liver in response to inflammation. Marcin, 2017
The reference range of CRP is <3 mg/l.
Before Treatment – March 2018
The patient’s CRP level is 82.3 mg/l which exceeds of the maximum reference value by 27.5 times.
After First Treatment – June 2018
After 3 months the patient’s CRP level reduced by 98% and returned to normal at 1.5 mg/l.
Outcome
This reduction in CRP level reflects that the patient’s inflammation has immensely reduced.
Alleviated infection by reduction of Monocytes by 53.4%
Monocyte is a type of white blood cell responsible for the attack and break down of germs and bacteria that enter the body. Smith, 2018
The reference range of Monocyte is between 2% to 12%.
Before Treatment – March 2018
Patient’s Monocyte level is 15.9%, exceeding reference range by 32.5%.
High levels of Monocytes indicates the presence of a chronic infection (Smith, 2018).
After First Treatment – June 2018
Patient’s Monocyte level is 6.4%, reduction of 60%.
After Second Treatment – November 2018
Patient’s Monocyte level has stabilised to 7.4%.
Outcome
Overall, it shows a 53.4% reduction in infection existing in patient’s body.
Improved inflammatory response via elevated TNF-alpha by 65.9 times
Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-alpha) is an inflammatory cytokine produced by macrophages and monocytes during acute inflammation. Idriss & Naismith, 2000
The reference range for TNF-alpha stimulated is between 200-1000 pg/ml.
After First Treatment – June 2018
The patient’s TNF-alpha stimulated level is 59 pg/ml, 70.5% lower than the minimum reference value, due to previous therapy with amphetamine.
Studies show that low TNF-alpha may increase disease aggravation and defective T-cell maturation. Utheim, 2014
After Second Treatment – November 2018
The patient’s TNF-alpha stimulated level is 3945 pg/ml, improving 65.9 times, returning back within the normal range.
Outcome
The improvement reflects the patient is more protected against infections, injury, viruses and bacteria.
Improve immune system via elevated IL-1b by 99.7%
Interleukin 1 Beta (IL-1b) is a mediator of inflammatory responses and involves cell growth and differentiation (NCBI, 2018; Ren & Torres, 2008).
The refence range for IL-1b is between 1000–4000 pg/ml.
After First Treatment – June 2018
The patient’s IL-1b level is at 9pg/ml, which is 991 pg/ml less than the minimum reference value. This is a result from previous therapy with amphetamines like Ritalin.
Low IL-1b indicates poor mediation of inflammatory responses and inefficient cell growth.
After Second Treatment – November 2018
The patient’s IL-1b level is 3641pg/ml, an improvement of 99.7%, returning back to within the reference range.
Outcome
This results in an overall improvement in patient’s innate immune system.
Treatment & Outcome
June 2018 – 3 Types
of MHG Supplements
Outcome
Improve symptoms of Anaemia
by increasing RDW by 18.5%.
Improved inflammation indicated
by a 98% reduction of CRP.
Alleviated infection by reduction
of monocytes by 60%.
November 2018 – 12 Types
of MHG Supplements
Outcome
Improve symptoms of Anaemia by increasing RDW by 21%.
Alleviated infection by reducING monocytes by 53.4%.
Strength restored from elevated MCHC value by increasing 0.5g/dl.
Reduced risk of hypothyroidism by reducing 36.5% of TSH level.
Rebuilt stronger immune system via elevating 22 times of IFN-gamma.
Improved inflammatory response via elevated TNF-alpha by 65.9 times.
Improve immune system via elevated IL-1b by 99.7%.
Improve symptoms of Anaemia.
Improved inflammation.
Alleviated infection.
Strength restored.
Reduced risk of hypothyroidism.
Rebuilt stronger immune system.
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