Fatigue Recovery
We all know what ‘running on adrenalin’ feels like; it seems to be an accepted part of our busy modern life. Fatigue is a common side effect of this type of stress; in fact, it is so common that people often learn to accept low energy levels without questioning if it is normal to feel tired all the time.
Fundamentally, we are not designed to operate under continuous stress; a busy job, heavy social schedule and family commitments, a long commute, lack of sleep and even pushing yourself to exercise when you are already feeling exhausted, can just add to the burden. Our nutritional requirements skyrocket during times of stress and often our diet alone cannot meet the demand.
When this type of low-grade stress is continuous over a period of time our health can suffer. People may experience a range of symptoms, as hormone levels start to become unstable. Often we see people who are exhausted in the morning and feel wired at night and have difficulty sleeping, this is a typical pattern.
Signs and symptoms
- Fatigue
- Low mood/feeling flat
- Sleep disturbance
- Skin problems
- Irritability/anxiety
- Hormone disruption
- Insulin resistance
- Obesity
- Infertility
- Sugar and/or salt cravings
- Allergies
- Muscle aches and pains
- Disturbed metabolism
- Low libido
Assessing and supporting your health
We focus on identifying and treating the cause of your fatigue to ensure you have the energy and vitality to get the most out of your health. Testing adrenal function can be useful. This is a simple and non-invasive. We use functional pathology salivary hormone testing which provides clear information about your health. Depending on your health history and current symptoms we may also conduct a number of screening testing in clinic to assess inflammation, hydration and nutritional status, all of which can impact on fatigue.
These results allow us to individualise your treatment that will revolve around stress management, healthy nutrition , adaptogen herbal medicines and long-term planning to prevent relapse.