5 Home Remedies for Fatigue - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Natural Home Remedies

Home Remedy Treatments for Fatigue
The home remedies found below are easy to locate. With a couple adjustments to your diet, you may find yourself well on your way to a life with less fatigue.

From the Home Remedies Cabinet

Coffee. Caffeine is a known pick-me-up. And the American Dietetic Association says there's no harm in drinking the stimulating stuff, as long as you do so in moderation. Studies confirm that caffeine does perk up the brain and get those mental faculties humming. The ADA says a couple of cups a day should do you fine -- more than that, and you risk anxiety and insomnia -- but be careful. People's tolerance for caffeine varies greatly from one person to the next, so pay attention to your body's signals.

From the Refrigerator

Eggs. This is a folk remedy that is backed by sound nutrition. One of the most important ways you can battle fatigue is to eat a well-balanced diet, and eggs are loaded with good things such as protein, iron, vitamin A, folic acid, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid. Eat one egg a day, however you like it, and you may be feeling better in no time.

Fluids. Drink plenty of water, juice, milk, or other beverages to keep yourself hydrated. Dehydration can contribute to fatigue.

Skim milk. Mixing a little protein with your carbohydrates can keep you energized. Eating only carbohydrates, such as a doughnut or a pancake slathered in syrup, can cause serotonin, a neurotransmitter, to build up in the brain, making you feel drowsy. Eating protein with your carbohydrates can block that sleepy feeling and leave you feeling energized. What's a good meal to start your day? Try cereal covered with a good dousing of skim milk.

From the Home Remedies Spice Rack

Ginseng. Ginseng is an age-old energy booster. This root has a sweet, licorice-like taste and has been used for thousands of years to treat weakness and exhaustion. Be cautious: Don't take ginseng unless you are really fatigued. It can be too stimulating if you're feeling fine. In America you're probably wise to buy Asian ginseng. Another variety, Siberian ginseng, may not be as potent as the Asian variety. Both Asian and Siberian ginseng varieties of the herb have been labeled "adaptogens." That means they help you adapt to stresses in your environment. You can buy ginseng powder at a reputable herb shop. Take 2 grams of ginseng powder a day for a six-week stint. Then take at least a two-week break before using the energizing herb again.