A Naturopathic & Holistic Approach To Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex, long-term disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that conventional doctors can’t explain but has its root causes in different imbalances in your body.

Do you wake up in the morning, even after a full night’s sleep, still feeling exhausted?

Do you feel that’s it’s hard to get through your day without loading up on caffeine, sugar or other stimulants?

Do you have trouble falling asleep at night, event though you’re so tired throughout the day?

You may suffer from Chronic Fatigue.

The Facts About CFS

According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), an estimated 836,000 to 2.5 million Americans suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome – but there’s likely an even larger pool of people that simply have not been diagnosed with CFS.

The hallmark sign of chronic fatigue involves extreme tiredness that can occur following even light movement or exercise. Other symptoms include loss of memory or concentration, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes in your neck or armpits, unexplained muscle or joint pain, headaches, and unrestful sleep.

While the exact cause of CFS is unknown, a viral infection may be responsible. Preliminary research suggests herpes infection, for example, may trigger CFS.

Other risk factors include extreme stress or anxiety, flu-like illness that does not completely go away, poor eating habits, and psychological conditions, such as obsessive compulsive disorder, neuroticism, and perfectionism. Depression can make the condition worse and make it last longer.

The conventional approach to treating chronic fatigue is typically focused on the emotional and mindset spectrum of treatment, which is just part of the approach needed. Chronic fatigue typically has a host of serious biological imbalances that need addressing too.

The Functional Medicine Approach

Many times, with chronic fatigue there are actually gut issues at play – like gut dysbiosis such as leaky gut, and/or candida overgrowth. A poor diet, a stealth infection, an undiagnosed food sensitivity, hormone imbalances, or exposure to environmental toxins are other potential causes for chronic fatigue.

When it comes to chronic fatigue syndrome, it’s important to work with a functional medicine practitioner who can not only help with the mindset/emotional component, but also runs the correct testing to determine if gut disorders, food sensitivities or other imbalances are to blame for your chronic fatigue symptoms.

Dr. Angela takes a holistic approach to any chronic disorder – including chronic fatigue. In fact, it’s less about the official label (being diagnosed with CFS), and more about investigating the “why”….

Once you do the correct testing, she crafts a unique and comprehensive protocol to your needs so you can finally leave your chronic fatigue behind!

If you have been experiencing symptoms relating to chronic fatigue and are looking for answers, apply for a free 30 minute Strategy Session. 

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