Holistic Treatments and Practices for Fatigue

The primary cause of various health problems and diseases, such as fatigue, is the disturbance of the flow of life energy called "qi" through the body. One way to release the qi is through acupuncture, which induces the body to release endorphins lessening pain and reducing fatigue.

Some herbal remedies work to improve blood circulation, which in turn, can reduce the symptoms of fatigue. Such remedies include astragalus, balmony, cayenne pepper, damiana, licorice, peppermint, panax ginseng, siberian ginseng, and rosemary.  

Hydrotherapy is known to be very helpful in decreasing discomfort caused by various conditions and diseases, among which is fatigue. It effectively manages fatigue by promoting relaxation of both the mind and body.

Meditation has been found to decrease fatigue through relaxing the body and calming the mind. Mentally, it helps increase energy, improve alertness and memory, and lower stress levels. Physically, it works to lower blood pressure and heart rate, promote better sleep, and enhance immune function.

Aromatherapy is one of the easier methods to ward off fatigue. There are lots of essential oils, with each one working in a different way to combat fatigue. These oils can be combined depending on the patient's specific needs and preferences.

It is said that the first line of defense against fatigue is employing the right dietary program. If you are experiencing fatigue quite frequently, you may need to modify your diet with Holistic Nutrition Therapy.

Acupressure works the same way as the popular alternative treatment acupuncture-- it helps get rid of the blockages that hinder the proper flow of "Qi" or the life energy that flows throughout the body. Fatigue is one of the many blockage conditions that can be successfully treated with acupressure.

In treating fatigue, the color red is used, as it promotes balance and healing of both the mind and body by inducing the production of red blood cells and improving blood circulation.

The basis of using flower essences as a remedy for fatigue is that fatigue is a condition associated with a person's current state, or to a specific feeling or emotion.  There are many Flower Essences and Remedies which address each very specific cause and symptoms associated with a patient's particular fatigue.

Massage therapy helps relieve fatigue by inducing the body to release hormones that calms the stress response. It also helps enhance immune function, improve blood and lymphatic circulation, and relax the muscles.

Reflexology is an alternative treatment suitable for all ages, and effective for a wide variety of conditions, including fatigue, which is often caused by stress. It manages fatigue by counteracting the effects of fatigue through inducing muscle relaxation, improving blood circulation, eliminating wastes and toxins, and restoring balance in the body.

Tai Chi is an ideal complementary treatment for conditions where there is limitation of movement or lack of energy, such as with fatigue and the symptoms of fatigue. This is because this treatment involves gentle, slow exercises that allows the body to be deeply relaxed and relieved from stresses, thereby increasing the body and mind's energy levels.

With Homeopathy, it is important to recognize the sources of fatigue in order to alleviate the symptoms. Homeopathic medicine uses natural plant, animal and mineral based substances that would, in a healthy person, illicit similar symptoms of fatigue to the ones you are experiencing.

Polarity therapy is based on the belief that our body is an electromagnetic field that consists of both positive and negative charges. This complementary therapy works to relieve fatigue by ensuring that these charges are in a state of balance. Using this therapy will help relax the mind and body, resulting to the relief of symptoms associated with fatigue.

Reiki uses healing energy that is channelled through a practitioner's hands into the person receiving the treatment for fatigue creating a deep state of relaxation and the release of endorphins, clearing the mind and creating a heightened sense of awareness and energy.

Music therapy helps promote deep relaxation. According to studies, listening to your favorite music for at least 20 minutes per day will help reduce stress and relieve fatigue.  Sound therapy uses distinct tones to affect changes on the health of the person suffering with fatigue.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on the belief that any disturbance in the flow of chi, or life energy, will result to illnesses such as fatigue. TCM practitioners work to restore the proper flow of chi through complementary therapies like detoxification, herbal medicine, and acupuncture which help increase energy levels and enhance strength and flexibility.

Yoga is  a very effective therapy for fatigue, since it is a combination of slow movements that allows for complete relaxation and stress reduction, which in turn, cultivates the individual's life force energy. It is also believed that this treatment causes the activation of the parasympathetic response, or otherwise known as the body's rest and healing response.

Craniosacral therapy is a manual therapy that uses extremely light touch of the craniosacral system, the membranes that surround them, and as well as the cerebrospinal fluid to decrease fatigue and symptoms of fatigue.

A fairly common complementary therapy that has been referred to as “homeopathy of bodywork” is called Bowen technique (Bowen therapy or Bowen work). Bowen technique works to relieve fatigue and fatigue symptoms by gently moving muscles and tissues using the practitioner’s thumbs and fingers.