Fatigue is one of the most complained symptoms next to stress. It is the product of our highly stressed and fast pace lifestyle. In plain words, fatigue simply means physical or mental exhaustion as the result of over-activity. There are many causes to fatigue. Some are simple. Others can be part of a complicated health problem.
Causes of Fatigue
Common causes of fatigue can include or be part of: chronic fatigue (chronic fatigue syndrome / fibromyalgia ), general feelings of lethargy and tiredness, stiff neck and shoulder, adrenal fatigue and exhaustion, symptom of the thyroid problem (usually hypothyroidism) as well as mental exhaustion and depression.
Factors that cause fatigue include:
– Excessive use of caffeine substances in the past and/or for a long period of time
– Electrolyte imbalances and salt deficiency in the body.
– Poor sleep, having sleeping problems or sleep deprivation for a long period of time
– Lack of proper break such as working 6-7 days a week, not taking holiday for a long period of time
– Poor management of an extreme stressful event such as a divorce or relationship break up prior to fatigue problems
– Stiff neck, shoulder and back 
– Poor immune status or post viral latency
– Excessive and frequent indulgence in refined foods
– Lack of a sleep routine, working night shifts or irregular shifts
Treatment Options: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Far Infrared Therapies
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can boost your energy level effectively.
It is similar to plug your mobile phone onto a charger, acupuncture in combination with far infrared treatment, charges up your body in the similar manner.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can treat fatigue problems effectively from the following perspectives:
1. Charge up or boost your energy by ensuring your body acquire good quality rest.
Acupuncture works to charge up your energy by inducing deep relaxation in the body and balancing the distorted nervous system.
2. Minimize stress reactions such as your body running on adrenaline
3. Charge up your immune system
4. Anti-ageing and wind back the clock (needs to start from now)
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