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The most important thing for any condition causing severe exhaustion is to
find out if there is any underlying cause. However, there are changes you can
make to help while these investigations are taking place and to continue during
treatment. Probably the most essential is to make sure you’re getting a good,
balanced diet. There is some very useful information on diet, supplements and
herbs for general fatigue in the ‘Tired All The Time’ section.
Even though Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) is poorly understood, some research has been done on certain nutritional supplements. A good high potency multivitamin and mineral is always an ideal starting point as it will ensure that you are not deficient in any nutrient.
In addition to those recommended in TATT you may wish to consider the following:
Herbal immune stimulants can help in the long term, while traditional tonics will provide an energy boost during the recovery stage, but taking them too soon can simply exhaust the system further. (adrenal exhaustion).
Herbs to help your immune system include:
Others herbs to give you a boost include:
Astragalus, Ashwagandha, Cats claw, Korean ginseng
Herbal tonics and energy boosters include:
Herbs to help your adrenal glands include:
This is a complicated problem to treat, so a consultation with a qualified homoeopath is recommended.
The following remedies are suggestions only:
Please refer to the section in TATT to see which oils can help with mental and physical fatigue. In addition, for information of which oils to use for symptoms such as insomnia and Depression, please go to the relevant sections.
The oils below are useful to help with the muscular pain and fatigue associated with this disorder.
Do get professional help from a qualified aromatherapist for more support.
To keep your body functioning properly, it’s essential to have a well-balanced diet:
It is tempting to use caffeine as a stimulant to boost your energy, however over a period of time this weakens your adrenal glands. It is advisable to vastly reduce your consumption of tea, coffee, chocolate and cola drinks, but do it gradually as you may get withdrawal symptoms and side effects such as headaches.
It goes without saying that smoking and drinking too much alcohol does not do your immune system any favours at all.
Getting enough sleep is important, although the amount varies from person to person - Margaret Thatcher famously ran the country on only four hours a night, but some of us feel wretched if we don’t get our regulation eight hours - and sleep needs do decline as we get older. You’ll know what’s right for you.
You should also try to get some fresh air every day and when you are able to (during the recovery stage), do at least half an hour of exercise three times a week. It doesn’t have to be particularly strenuous - any activity which you enjoy and which gets you slightly out of breath will do, even a brisk walk. DO NOT do too much too soon as your progress will be set back by weeks.
Help to keep your mind active by reading and playing card games, chess or checkers. Jigsaw puzzles are therapeutic.
Alexander Technique, Reflexology and Yoga can be useful at boosting energy levels.
Certain medicines can cause nutritional deficiencies,
which can result in energy loss, refer to the Medicines and Drugs section
to find out more.
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