Fatigue (ME)
Often called “lethargy” or “tiredness”, fatigue is the most common health complaint we hear from our patients. It’s obviously a significant and widespread problem!
Many people view fatigue as a health illness. But technically it isn’t. Rather, it’s a symptom of another health condition – one that may be quite serious. For example, fatigue characterised solely by a lack of energy may the result of a lack of sleep, boredom or depression. However, in most cases, we discover that fatigue is the result of poor dietary lifestyle and habits — especially in today’s environment, where highly refined processed foods, caffeinated energy drinks and stressful, over-busy lifestyles are typical.
Treating Fatigue
In most cases, conventional medicine has little to say about fatigue unless a diagnosis of a more serious underlying condition is made. Unfortunately, unless that diagnosis is made, people can “live with fatigue” for years and years, unaware that treatment and help are available.
At The Centre For Integrated Health, we understand clearly that people want more energy; they just don’t know how to get it! We generally begin our treatment by looking at both thyroid and liver function, as well as searching for nutritional deficiencies. We have discovered that lifestyle improvement can play a profound role in improving energy levels and addressing an underlying health issue that is causing the fatigue.
Case Study
Mrs. “M”, had always enjoyed high energy levels and good spirit. Aged 75, when her energy dropped dramatically, she had assumed that the years had caught up with her. Soon, the drop in energy and mood became accompanied by extreme temperature changes, headaches and shaking.
Again, Mrs. “M” resigned herself to these symptoms, believing them to be typical symptoms of aging. However, this wasn’t the case. Our screening identified the problems at the root of her symptoms: she had deficiencies in some key nutrients (which in turn was partly the result of the fact that she appeared to not be absorbing nutrients in the way that she should); and the levels of bacteria in her digestive system were low.
Our treatment for Mrs. “M” included an improved dietary plan to make sure she was getting adequate nutrients, some nutritional supplements to help get her digestive system working again and homeopathics to gently help her body restore a healthy digestive system and to ensure that her diet was providing all of the nutrients she required, so that her natural high energy levels would be restored.
Within a month, she reported that, to her amazement, all of the symptoms that she had labeled “old age” had been alleviated! Her energy had been restored, the shaking had disappeared, and the headaches were gone.
Learn More
Fatigue is a challenging symptom; because it “points to” underlying health issues that you are hard to spot without screening.
We invite you to call us to discuss your fatigue concerns, and explore with us the screening and treatment opportunities that are currently available to you. The earlier we can begin providing treatment, the more effective and lasting it can be!
There follows a list of products that clients have enjoyed success with. For personalised advice, please email info@nutrivital.co.uk or call 01730 233 414.
Acidophilus is renowned to be of use for the balance of good and bad bacteria in the bowel. It can be used to return the intestinal flora back to normal, healthy levels (natural flora levels may be affected by fungus or antibiotics). It contains high potency lactobacillus and bifidus, both known to support your body's defenses against intestinal inflammation and diseases. Our formulation contains 8 billion live bacteria per capsule (at time of manufacture),and fructooligosaccharides (fos) for the best assimilation. Fos have been shown to help with improvement of calcium and magnesium absorption, balance gut ph, lipid profiles, strengthening of intestinal barrier and reduction of pathogenic bacteria.
£15.00
Nutrivital B Complex can be used support the nervous system and boost energy as B vitamins are easily depleted when the body is stressed emotionally or physically. B Vitamins are required for the release of energy from food and aid in the proper function of the heart, nervous system and muscles, as well as being vital for the maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and nails. B6 is extremely important for hormonal balance, fatty acid metabolism, fluid balance, and the production of stomach acid. It can also help you to keep a clear head.In this complex, Vitamin B6 is included as pyridoxal-5-phosphate - an easily assimilated form. Our B Complex has a great blend of all of the important B vitamins.
£9.00
Gingseng Plus is used as a restorative tonic for exhausted adrenals. Licorice, Borage, Sarasparilla and Ginseng all contain steroid-like compounds, which can be used as precursors in the synthesis of adrenal hormones. St Johns Wort, Thyme and Vervain all have a restorative and relaxing effect on the stressed nervous system, which often combines with adrenal exhaustion. Dandelion root is included for its restorative hepatic effect since all proper glandular action is ultimately dependant on a healthy liver.
£14.50
Milk Thistle Plus is used for support of liver function. Milk Thistle, Centaury, Barberry, Boldo and Dandelion root all have beneficial and restorative actions on liver function, in particular, Milk Thistle aids in repair of liver damage and improves the breakdown of toxins. Nettle, Pellitory-of-the-wall and Vervain are all included for their tonic effects on the kidneys, as a healthy liver depends on effective kidney function.
£14.50
NutriVital Super AntiOx is probably one of the strongest antioxidant formulas available, designed to support the body's detoxification - especially of the liver. It has the perfect blend of the right ingredients carefully selected to give you a menu of cleansing plants, herbs, vitamins and minerals . Contains high quality vitamins A, B1, 3, 5,6 and 12 for antioxidant properties and energy release from food to cells, C0 enzyme Q10 for carbohydrate metabolism, enzymes to support digestive processes, algae for beta-carotine. Poke root known for immune support, Bilbury known for offering oxygen delivery to the eyes and antioxidants. These ingredients have been combined to help anyone in need of detoxification and help for the liver as it undertakes its important role in helping the whole system stay at optimum health.
£12.95
Packed with green foods this is an enzyme activated, highly nutritional, alkaline-forming super food in an encapsulated form. Acidity in the body is strongly associated with arthritis and digestive problems. Four capsules a day give a nutrient value equivalent to 2lbs of fresh vegetables. They are an extremely useful supplement to take as a long-term maintenance program.
£14.95
Supports liver detoxificationCleansing and toning the lymphatic system
£14.50
