We live in a society of extreme exhaustion.
But it’sestimatedthat among that demographic, less than 20 percent have been formally diagnosed.
What is chronic fatigue?
Natural remedies for chronic fatigue syndrome.
Infunctional medicine, the goal is to find out the root cause of problems like chronic fatigue.
The reality is there isn’t just one cause of chronic fatigue syndromeit has many underlying pieces.
Here are eight tips I recommend:
Wake up your cells.
Your body is made up of trillions of cells.
Get your BCAA on.
Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) refers to three amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine.
BCAAscompetewith your “sleepy-time” amino acid tryptophan and prevent its transport into the blood, thus decreasing fatigue.
What to do:Talk to your health care practitioner about supplementing with BCAA to fight fatigue.
Support your gut.
Your gut is your second brain.
Most of your serotonin, the happy neurotransmitter, is made and stored in the gut.
What to do:I recommend having labs done to evaluate your gut health.
Bone broth is also rich inglycine, which has also been shown to improve brain performance and energy.
Manage stress and increase restorative sleep.
Doesn’t it feel like life gets busier every year?
These hectic and stressful lives we live are doing a number on our sleep.
What to do:Start and end your day withmindfulness meditation.
Low-caffeine teas like white tea or decaf green tea are great sleep-promoting options, as well.
Balance your hormones.
Underlying hormonal dysfunctions can wreck your energy levels.
Adrenal fatigue,thyroid problems, and sex hormone imbalances like estrogen and testosterone can all fuel fatigue.
What to do:It depends on your specific issue.
Maximize your nutrients.
Low levels of iron,vitamin D, B12, and folate can all contribute to fatigue.
What to do:Get labs to check your nutrient levels.
Support your immune system.
Overall each step centers around promoting total health and well-being for your body.
