How to Reduce Chronic Fatigue with Naturopathic Medicine

Our busy lifestyles can lead us to feel overwhelmed and tired. You may have chronic fatigue if you feel constantly exhausted even when you have had enough sleep. This common condition can impact your daily life and hinder your ability to function at your best. Naturopathic medicine can succeed where traditional medicine often fails in managing chronic fatigue.

What is Chronic Fatigue?

Fatigue, a feeling of tiredness and lack of energy, can become chronic when you experience it for long periods. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is characterized by extreme fatigue, sleep problems, physical pain, and an inability to engage in physical activities. However, you may experience chronic fatigue and benefit from treatment even if you do not think you meet the criteria for CFS. Ongoing fatigue can significantly impact your life, and traditional medicine has no good answers for what causes it or how to treat it.

What Causes Chronic Fatigue?

Chronic fatigue is often associated with the adrenal glands. These essential glands help the body respond to stress or danger, but chronic stress causes them to become overstimulated and worn out. Other causes include:

• Hormonal imbalances
• Dietary issues
• Immune system problems
• Viral infections
• Age (40 to 50 being the age of highest risk)
• Genetics

A naturopathic physician like Dr. Cutler will explore the root causes of your fatigue. He will develop a customized treatment plan to give your body and mind what they need to rest and restore themselves.

How to Reduce Chronic Fatigue With Naturopathic Medicine

Traditional medicine has no definitive treatments for CFS or chronic stress-related fatigue. If you have experienced months of chronic fatigue, no matter how much rest you get, you can benefit from naturopathic treatment. This treatment may include:

• Dietary changes such as avoiding inflammatory or reactive foods
• A sleep plan that includes avoiding caffeine and a healthy nighttime routine
• Treatment of underlying viral or other medical conditions
• Addressing underlying conditions and hormones
• Light physical activity
• Nutritional support, including supplements as needed
• Stress reduction

Your naturopathic physician will work with you to build a lifestyle that supports your overall wellness and improves your energy. This will help you manage your CFS in healthy, beneficial ways. Since CFS is a chronic condition, having the tools to manage it will let you participate more actively in life.

What Results Will I See With Chronic Fatigue Treatment?

Each person’s treatment plan will have different recommendations. You may start to see a reduction in symptoms within a few days to weeks, or your results may develop gradually over a more extended time. Treatment of an underlying condition can produce significant improvements. With all chronic fatigue treatment, patience and consistency will help you achieve and maintain symptom reduction.

Take the Next Step

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Doug Cutler and his team of expert naturopathic providers to learn more about chronic fatigue. Call us at (248) 663-0165 today! Cutler Integrative Medicine is dedicated to your health and well-being.

Cutler Integrative Medicine is a premier award-winning wellness clinic that provides patients with unparalleled individualized naturopathic healthcare. Dr. Doug Cutler is a nationally renowned expert in Naturopathic medicine and has the highest training in his field, as well as in Environmental Medicine, IV Nutrient Therapy, and Detoxification. His ClubIV™ is one of the most extensive IV Nutrient Clinics in the country.