Fatigue
We can collaborate on identifying triggers and contributing factors to reduce the impact of fatigue
For people wanting to
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Reverse fatigue and increase energy
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Better understand the drivers of their fatigue
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Better control their health by being an active participant
What type of fatigue do I see?
Those who have had persistent fatigue for 2 months to years. Fatigue may be the dominant symptom or part of a complex condition.
Treatment foundation
A comprehensive history of your case will highlight things that may be causing and/or contributing to your fatigue. The foundation of treatment is creating internal and external environments that help health flourish. This is done by correcting nutritional deficiencies; supporting function with herbal and nutritional supplements; suitable diet and lifestyle changes; and additional testing if necessary.
What is your role?
You recognise you are instrumental to your own healing. You are willing to give it a go but need a few pointers in the right direction.
Recommended timeline
If you have had fatigue for more than 6 months, be patient and allow time for healing to occur. The longer the illness the slower the progress. Implementing a 6-month treatment plan will give you time to make diet and lifestyle changes. A full treatment plan has any number of moving parts and cannot be actualised in one session but needs to be broken down into bite-size pieces. Otherwise you might be at risk of becoming overwhelmed and losing all motivation! If you are ready to start the process of getting better, book your initial appointment and take it one step at a time.
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But the story doesn’t start and end with eating more vegetables and more exercise. Each person’s fatigue is born out of the narrative of their life story. Context and environment are everything. They frame the story. They are made up of small and big life details; daily habits, dietary preferences, social connections, pregnancy, mental and physical stress, the suburb you live in, the house you live in, health access, genetics, coping skills, medication, and every other conceivable component of life that is unique to you. Modifying internal and external environments will shift your story and your fatigue.
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This is why we explore these small and large details in your life together. This is why your individual story matters. Fatigue is born out of this context, from factors that may or may not be in your control. But with awareness comes the power to be the agent of your own change; for things you have the power to change.
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Fatigue can originate from or affect any part of the body:
Psychological: mood disorders, depression, anxiety
Endocrine: diabetes, hypothyroid, stress
Musculoskeletal: fibromyalgia
Immune: chronic fatigue syndrome, long covid, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Cardiovascular: heart disease
Gastrointestinal: coeliac, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Neurological: multiple sclerosis
Sleep disorder: sleep apnea, insomnia
