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If it occurs rarely, rest and sleep are usually all that are required. If it occurs frequently, you may have a chronic digestive or adrenal system weakness, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Fatigue is physical and/or mental exhaustion that can be triggered by stress, medication, overwork, or mental and physical illness or disease.Everyone experiences fatigue occasionally. It is the bodys....

An herbal program for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome includes bitter tonics to improve digestive efficiency, and herbal digestive enzymes to remove stagnation. Blood tonifying foods and herbs act as catalysts to help increase the absorption of minerals. Deep immune tonics help to strengthen the bone-marrow reserve and replenish immune reserves. Adaptogens strengthen adrenal glands and counteract stress. Opportunistic viral infections can be inhibited with antiviral herb, but always in combination wi

While there is no known cure for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, leading a healthier life can help. Colon Hydrotherapy can help clear toxins from your digestive tract strengthening your immune system.

Naturopathic medicine shows promise in treating chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) due to its holistic, multi-pronged approach to treating the whole patient.

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes extreme tiredness. People with CFS have debilitating fatigue that lasts for six months or longer. CFS does not have a known cause, but appears....

While the western medical definition of a spleen refers only to the organ, the Spleen system of Traditional Chinese Medicine encompasses the digestive and assimilative functions of the pancreas, small intestine, and other organs. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spleen and digestive tonics are indicated when there is digestive weakness with such symptoms as gas, diarrhea, water retention, and also fatigue. Another important use of spleen tonics is for disease involving immune weakness or dysfun

Codonopsis tonifies digestion, alleviates fatigue, increases the appetite, and is a general strengthener. It is often used in place of ginseng but has a milder effect and is not as stimulating. Codonopsis tastes pleasant and sweet--the roots can be added to teas and soups for their general strengthening properties. It is one of the first herbs to think of when fatigue is present, and it is an important lung tonic used for chronic coughs, chronic asthma, or lung weakness in general. Codonopsi

An herbal strategy can include immune stimulants, detoxifying herbs, and blood purifiers.

Herbal remedies include adaptogens to help speed up recovery from fatigue after exertion, blood purifiers, and external applications of blood-moving herbs and oils.

A treatment program can include blood-sugar regulating herbs.

Herbal lymphatic cleansers and stimulants and immune stimulants are often helpful.

Herbal remedies include adaptogens to help speed up recovery from fatigue after exertion, blood purifiers, and external applications of blood-moving herbs and oils. For muscular injuries, start with cold water compresses for the first 12-24 hours, then switch to hot (4 min.) and cold (1 min.) applications. Anti-inflammatories for injuries are commonly recommended as external applications.

This South American herb has a stimulating effect due to its caffeine and theobromine content. It is traditionally employed for rheumatism, mild depression, fatigue, and acute headache. Yerba Mate has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of HOT.

Siberian ginseng contains adaptogenic and immune-regulating properties making it useful for fatigue and exhaustion, debility, immune deficiency, and stress-related disorders. This herb is known as an adaptogen, a type of remedy that helps you adapt to stress and changes in your life. Studies show that taking Siberian ginseng may cause you to have more energy, get sick less often, have better workouts, and respond to stress and jet lag better. It is also helpful during convalescence and for c

Helpful herbs include adaptogens, and antidepressive, hormone-balancing herbs. Eat lightly during long flights and drink plenty of water.

Herbal support includes a 3-9 month course of tonics for systems that are especially weak, emphasizing adrenal and digestive tonification. Also needing tonification are the immune and nervous systems. See the heading under "Chronic Fatigue" for a complete program.

Herbal support includes immune stimulants, antiviral herbs, and a course of tonics for blood, adrenal, immune systems for up to 9 months or longer.

Commonly recommended supporting herbs include herbs to slow down thyroid function, and relaxing herbs.

Herbal treatment can include digestive stimulants, herbal enzymes, and relaxing herbs. For anorexia, hops and wild lettuce stand out as they possess both digestive stimulant and relaxing qualities.