Chronic Fatigue: Information, Research, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Important: The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer.
Identifying the cause of chronic fatigue is often challenging. However, there are ways to keep symptoms under control. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions:
💡 Management Strategies
- Keep a log of activities that trigger extreme fatigue, and try to avoid those things.
- Try to get some light exercise. But always talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program.
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever for the aches, muscle and joint pain, and headaches that can accompany the syndrome.
- Try a non-drowsy antihistamine to help with allergy-like symptoms.
- Talk to your doctor about whether an antidepressant can help you feel and sleep better.
- Join a support group.
🔍 Finding the Root Cause
It is important to find out the cause of your fatigue - whether it is an underlying medical condition, such as:
Mercury Poisoning
Mercury cuts the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood by half - resulting in chronic fatigue.
🌿 Natural Energy Boosters
If your doctor can't find an underlying medical explanation, you might try the following foods:
🍃 Dried Figs
Contain slow-burning natural sugars for a lasting energy boost. They are also full of potassium and calcium, and are low in fat, cholesterol and sodium.
🌶️ Cayenne Pepper
Mix 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper into a cup of water and drink it down.
🌱 Chia Seeds
Available at health food stores - are high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, and they seem to aid the circulatory system. The seeds can be ground and sprinkled on salads or soups.
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