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Functional Medicine Approach to Brain Fog
6 min read
Understanding Chronic Fatigue: Services and Support
While everyone has nights with little sleep that leave them feeling tired the next day, for some, it’s a more common occurrence. If you feel constantly tired even when you do get lots of sleep, there may be a more significant factor at play. You could be struggling with chronic fatigue.
“She said she felt ‘tired in her bones.’ Labs came back normal, but she knew something was off. Through functional testing, we uncovered underlying inflammation and nutritional gaps. With consistent care, she reclaimed her energy and started living again — not just coping.”
- Dr. Doug Cutler, Founder at Cutler Integrative Medicine
What is Chronic Fatigue?
When we find ourselves constantly in a high-stress environment, our body may not be able to keep up with restoring itself. The overburdening of our bodies takes a toll on our adrenal glands responsible for releasing various stress hormones, cortisol being the most important. The gland becomes exhausted and cannot function properly.
Adrenal fatigue is very common, but when the fatigue becomes chronic, more symptoms may arise. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disease categorized by extreme fatigue, sleep abnormalities, and pain that increases with activity. The main symptom is fatigue for over six months that does not improve with rest.
Adrenal fatigue is very common, but when the fatigue becomes chronic, more symptoms may arise. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disease categorized by extreme fatigue, sleep abnormalities, and pain that increases with activity. The main symptom is fatigue for over six months that does not improve with rest.
Contributing Factors
Anxiety
Headaches
Pain in Joints or Muscles
Weakness
Dry Skin
Inability to
Exercise
Apprehension
Chest Pain
Low Body Temperature
Malaise
Confusion
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Possible Causes
of Chronic Fatigue
Bacterial Infection
Viral Infection
Cardiovascular Issues
Hepatitis
Hypotension (abnormally
low blood pressure
Hypothyroidism
Environmental Toxicants
Food Sensitivities
Hormone Deficiency
Gastrointestinal Issues
The cause of CFS is unknown but may include environmental, lifestyle, or genetic factors. Research to discover possible triggers involves studying the relationship between stress, toxicants, food choices, the central nervous and immune system, and activation of a latent virus.
What Our Patients Say About Their Healing Journey
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How Can I Treat Chronic Fatigue?
Dr. Cutler will discuss treatment options with you during your initial consultation. When he creates a treatment plan, he focuses on treating the entire body and tailoring everything directly to the patient’s needs. If a specific infection or disease is causing your fatigue, he will focus on treating that first.
He may prescribe some natural supplements to increase the nutrients in your body that help you feel more awake. He may also discuss your nutritional habits and suggest foods you can add to your diet to assist with the fatigue. Every individual will have their own specific needs to address their health complaints.
He may prescribe some natural supplements to increase the nutrients in your body that help you feel more awake. He may also discuss your nutritional habits and suggest foods you can add to your diet to assist with the fatigue. Every individual will have their own specific needs to address their health complaints.
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What Results Will I See?*
While exact results will depend upon your personalized treatment plan, you can expect to feel more awake and experience less fatigue in your daily life with 100% compliance to your individualized treatment plan. For people struggling with chronic fatigue, it can feel as though you are truly getting your life back!
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