The Medical Team at The Dove Clinic are made up of conventionally trained medical doctors with a special interest in nutritional and integrated approaches to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Dr Richard Fuller is a conventionally trained doctor with a distinction in the Royal College of General Practice Membership exams. He has a special interest in nutritional and integrated approaches to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and is a Fellow of the British Society of Integrated Medicine.
Dr Julian Kenyon is an integrated medicine physician and Medical Director of the Dove Clinic for Integrated Medicine, Winchester and London. He has written approximately 20 books and has had many academic papers published in peer review journals and has several patents to his name.
The Assessment Process
Initial consultation involves a 30-45 minute appointment and may be followed by blood tests and specific dietary advice and supplementation provision. If required, intravenous treatments are provided by our team of senior nurses. We aim to provide a treatment that is caring, person-centred and of the highest medical quality.
The Treatment Process
Dietary, nutritional and emotional support is applied and tailored to each individual. Our approaches are safe and well tolerated and have been used effectively for our patients over many years.
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· IV and oral supplementation may include (dosage, administration and specific supplementation varies case by case) :
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· High-dose IV Vitamin C
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· Ozone Auto-haemotherapy
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· Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)
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· Magnesium
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· Glutathione
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· Co-enzyme Q10
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· D-Ribose
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· Glutamine and amino acids
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· N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
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· Saccharomyces – derived 1-3 1-6 beta glucan
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· B Vitamins
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· Specific Anti-oxidants
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Medical Support for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- · Neutralisation (for Allergy and intolerance)
This is a safe and effective treatment for the allergy and intolerance that can cause or exacerbate many CFS-related symptoms. Also known as Low Dose Immunotherapy, the treatment involves skin testing for a variety of allergens and foods that may be highlighted by patients or the medical team as possible significant factors. Depending on the skin reaction, a series or serial dilutions are applied until the “positive” skin changes such as itch, wheal or induction of usual symptoms are relieved. This concentration, termed the “end point” can then be administered on a daily basis to reduce those symptoms and increase dietary and environmental tolerance.
- · Neuro-hormonal support
Specific hormonal support may be utilised depending on the history and investigations. Phospholipids and methyl-donating supplementation may also be recommended to aid neurological function.
- · Pacing and Graded Exercise
Rest from mental activity and emotional stress is very important, particularly in the early stages of the illness, however it is possible to rest too much as your muscles may become de-conditioned. ”Pacing” means alternating activity with rest, planning and prioritising tasks, alternating different activities e.g. mental work with physical tasks and stopping each before you become exhausted.
- · Homeopathy
Single or complex homeopathic remedies may be provided
- · Massage and myofascial techniques
Massage, lymphatic and trigger point therapies can be arranged
- · Acupuncture
Both traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medical approaches are utilised. This technique can be of significant benefit in chronic pain.
- · Herbal Medicine
Using safe and high quality supplementation
- · Psychological Support
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy is an effective and gentle approach to reduce stress and anxiety as well as pain and fatigue in CFS. It combines CBT Talking therapy approaches with principles of meditation, breathing and mindfulness exercises.
Patient’s experiences of treatment at the Dove Clinic can be found on The Dove Clinic’s website.