Naturopathic Treatments For Chronic Fatigue
Do you wake up still feeling tired, no matter how long you sleep?
Are you feeling like your energy levels are just completely depleted?
Have you just resigned yourself to a lifetime of exhaustion, assuming it’s just part of growing older?
Stop. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Dr. Pat Nardini is a naturopathic doctor who offers natural solutions for chronic fatigue.
If you’re feeling exhausted, there’s a reason for it. Whatever it is, he’ll work to uncover it.
From there, he can offer you a treatment plan designed to address the root cause and get you feeling energetic once more.
Chronic fatigue can make life a lot more difficult than it needs to be. Read on to find out more about how naturopathic medicine can help.
What Is Chronic Fatigue?
Acute fatigue is the type of fatigue you feel after a long and difficult day. Maybe you pulled a double shift at work, or your new baby was up all night crying. Or maybe the neighbours were partying all night and keeping you awake.
Whatever the reason is for your fatigue, though, it’s obvious. You can point to the cause, and after a couple nights of quality sleep, you’ll feel refreshed and back to normal.
Chronic fatigue is different. It may feel the same as acute fatigue, but it’s hard to point to a specific reason why. You’ll just feel tired all the time, even after a night of restful sleep.
How Do I Know If I Have Chronic Fatigue?
The most common symptom of chronic fatigue is, well, chronic fatigue. If you feel frequently tired for extended periods of time, it’s likely you have chronic fatigue.
Otherwise, consider the following symptoms. If you can pair one or more of these with consistent exhaustion, it’s likely you have chronic fatigue:
- Headaches
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty remembering
- Post-exertion exhaustion out of balance with the level of exertion
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Sore throat
- Inflammation of your lymph nodes
What’s Causing My Chronic Fatigue?
Chronic fatigue is a symptom of a wide variety of different health conditions. As a result, the symptoms that come with it can often vary wildly from case to case.
Here are some of the known causes of chronic fatigue.
A Thyroid Condition
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your throat. It’s responsible for regulating your digestive system, mood, sexual health, appetite, and more.
If your thyroid is under-producing hormones, this is known as hypothyroidism. Among other symptoms, you may experience chronic fatigue.
A Digestive Disorder
There are a variety of different digestive disorders which can affect you.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune reaction to gluten. The only way to manage it is to completely cut gluten out of your diet.
Crohn’s disease is a disease that causes inflammation in your digestive tract. It generally shows up at the end of the small intestine and colon, though it can appear anywhere along the intestinal tract.
Ulcerative colitis is a similar disorder, though its symptoms generally show up in the large intestine and colon.
Each of the above digestive disorders comes with its own set of symptoms, including chronic fatigue.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disorder where you experience widespread musculoskeletal pain across your body. The cause is currently considered unknown, but those who suffer from digestive disorders, anxiety and depression, and TMJ disorders seem to be more likely to deal with fibromyalgia.
One of its frequent symptoms is chronic fatigue.
Other Causes
Other causes linked with chronic fatigue include:
- Non-thyroid hormone imbalances
- Certain viral infections
- Deficiencies in certain nutrients
- Oxidative stress
- Certain autoimmune conditions
- Poor lifestyle habits
Naturopathic Treatments For Chronic Fatigue
As you can see, there are many different possible sources for your chronic fatigue. As a result, it’s important to do a deep dive into your current state of health and health history.
By comparing your symptoms with that of the above conditions, as well as analyzing any lab tests which may be necessary, Dr. Pat aims to get to the bottom of what’s causing your condition.
It’s only by having a full understanding of your condition that Dr. Pat can offer a treatment plan designed specifically to meet your needs. His goal is always to address the underlying cause of your condition.
Depending on the source of your chronic fatigue, Dr. Pat will offer a treatment plan which may include:
- Botanical medicine
- Acupuncture
- Detoxification
- Lifestyle counseling
- Nutritional counseling
- Laboratory testing
- And more naturopathic services
Book An Appointment With Dr. Pat
Are you feeling constantly exhausted, despite getting as much sleep as you should?
Did you read the above symptoms listed and think, “that’s me!”
Are you tired of being tired all the time?
If so, book an appointment with Dr. Pat.
Dr. Pat can help you get to the root cause of your fatigue and exhaustion and provide a treatment plan designed to get you feeling great once more.
Contact Dr. Pat today to book an appointment and take your first step toward feeling the energy you haven’t felt in years, naturally.