Living with chronic fatigue syndrome, along with adrenal fatigue, can be be physically challenging and emotionally upsetting. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some symptoms or concerns of persons with CFS might include a decrease in stamina in daily life activities, concerns about relationships and loss of economic security. Adrenal fatigue is condition in which excessive stress has prevented the adrenal glands from maintaining healthy homeostasis. Herbs, supplements and lifestyle changes may help improve these conditions. It is imperative, however, that you check with your doctor before trying any alternative remedies.
How to Fight Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Step 1
Take a whole food vitamin and mineral supplement daily. In the book "The Great Physician's Rx for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia," Jordan Rubin and Joseph Brasco write about how whole food vitamins can considerably help persons suffering with CFS. Make sure the vitamin contains a variety of B complex vitamins, magnesium and vitamins E and C, as well as compounds of fruits and vegetables.
Step 2
Take a rhodiola and ashwaganda herbal supplement. Rubin and Brasco suggest both of these adaptogenic herbs to help support stress, fatigue and emotional well being.
Step 3
Seek professional counseling and support groups. The CDC also suggests that your doctor may prescribe antidepressants, as well as alternative therapies. Be sure to check with your doctor about supplements you are taking so they do not interact with any prescribed medications.
How to Fight Adrenal Fatigue
Step 1
Purchase the loose herbs of Asian ginseng, holy basil and reishi at your local health food store. Take a pinch of each so that they tightly pack inside a large tea ball. These herbs are suggested for adrenal fatigue in the book "Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief," by David Winston and Steven Maimes.
Step 2
Bring water to a boil and pour into a mug and with the tea ball placed inside. Let it steep for five to 10 minutes and sweeten with honey, if desired.
Step 3
Make extra tea that you can sip through out the day by storing it in glass 1-pint container inside a refrigerator. Add ice for a refreshing iced tea blend. Drink up to three cups a day.
Tips and Warnings
- To save time, herbs can also be taken in tincture form. Winston and Maimes claim that both chronic fatigue syndrome and adrenal fatigue may benefit from adaptogenic herbs, which help support the immune system and reduce exhaustion and stress.
- Because herbs are pharmacologically active substances, you must check with your doctor or certified herbalist before taking them alongside any prescribed medications. Chronic and adrenal fatigue are conditions that should be treated under the care of health care provider.
Things You'll Need
- Whole food multivitamin and mineral formula
- Ashwaganda supplement
- Rhodiola supplement
- Asian ginseng loose herb
- Holy basil loose herb
- Reishi loose herb
- Tea ball
- Kettle
- Mug
- Honey
- Glass 1-pint container with lid
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- "The Great Physician's RX for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia", Jordan Rubin and Joseph Brasco; 2007
- "Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief"; David Winston and Steven Maimes; 2007
