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About Tiredness
Tiredness is one of the most common symptoms patients report to their doctor. Tiredness may simply be due to overexertion, it could be due to a medical condition or both. Any symptoms of excessive tiredness should be investigated. Experts say that 10% of us at any one time are suffering from persistent tiredness.
Excessive, continuous tiredness can have a detrimental affect on your life and those around you.
Western Medicine View
Chronic tiredness can have many causes. So many that it can often be difficult to uncover the root cause of the tiredness.
Chinese Medicine View
There are commonly three basic reasons for chronic tiredness: Deficiency, Combined condition of Deficiency and Excess (e.g stagnation of Liver-Qi (Qi meaning energy) which produces a deficiency of Spleen-Qi and causes tiredness) and Excess. Excess can cause tiredness by stopping the movement of Qi and blood.
The root cause of tiredness can come from a variety of sources. A weak constitution, overwork, physical overexertion, poor diet, severe illness and childbirth to name a few can all cause tiredness. From the Chinese Medical perspective it is important to find out where these causes are affecting the body and identify the root of the problem.
Treatment Options
Both acupuncture and herbal medicine have been shown to be be very effective in boosting energy levels naturally. Deficiency, Combined condition of Deficiency and Excess, and Excess can all be treated with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs. For example, depending on the details of the condition, kidneys, liver, spleen, heart and/or stomach will be tonified and nourished. The circulation of blood and Qi (the body's essential energy) might also need to be reinvigorated and an accumulation of Phlegm resolved. A deficiency in the body's essential warm energy (Yang) and fluids (Yin) might also be an underlying cause and can be treated with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
Lifestyle Advice
You should avoid excessive mental or physical work and make sure you get adequate rest. Rest is often the only treatment necessary to treat chronic tiredness. If you do not get enough rest, this could lead to a deficiency Kidney-Essence (the essential energy of kidneys).
Avoid doing too much physical activity, either at work or through sport or exercise. Too much physical activity without adequate rest will weaken the muscles and the spleen.
You should eat a balanced diet, as an unbalanced diet could be a major cause of chronic tiredness.
Avoid excessive sexual activity, as this could cause a deficiency of the kidneys and effect tiredness.
If pregnant, you should make sure, that soon after childbirth, you take adequate rest and eat well (if this advice is not taken it could lead to problems in the flow of Liver-Blood and therefore chronic tiredness).
Avoid use of drugs such as cannabis, LSD or heroine, as these could be very detrimental to energy levels and cause chronic tiredness.
For expert advice on how to relieve and prevent tiredness, please see our 7 Steps to Beat Fatigue guide.
For personalised advice on diet and lifestyle, please ask the doctor during your consultation. Please be reminded that we offer free online health advice.
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Case History
"I have been going to AcuMedic for about 10 months now. I was suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a number of other ailments. Having had herbs and acupuncture, my appetite is back, digestive system better and getting more energy as time goes by. When I first came I was 95% unwell, now I am 95 per cent well and 5 per cent unwell."
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“Last winter when I became 'run-down' with long working hours and worry, coupled with repeated trips to America, AcuMedic doctor recognised my condition and was able to help with Chinese medicine and expert care and understanding. Relaxation from acupuncture is also beneficial.”
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During a holiday in China, Ms. V.H visited a Chinese doctor and was told, after initial consultation that her energy levels were very low and her heart muscle was weak. The doctor prescribed her herbs for the rest of her time in China. On her return she decided to continue the treatment and came to AcuMedic for a further prescription. She made an appointment to see Dr. Lily and was administered acupuncture. Ms. V.H noticed an improvement in her well-being almost immediately.
