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Fatigue is physical and/or mental exhaustion that can be triggered by stress, medication, overwork, or mental and physical illness or disease.

Everyone experiences fatigue occasionally. It is the body's way of signaling its need for rest and sleep. But when fatigue becomes a persistent feeling of tiredness or exhaustion that goes beyond normal sleepiness, it is usually a sign that something more serious is amiss.

Normally, fatigue is characterized by

lack of energy
feelings of muscle weakness
slowed movements or central nervous system reactions

Fatigue can also trigger serious mental exhaustion. Persistent fatigue can cause a lack of mental clarity (or feeling of mental "fuzziness"), difficulty concentrating, and in some cases, memory loss.

Fatigue may be the result of one or more environmental causes such as inadequate rest, improper diet, work and home stressors, or poor physical conditioning, or one symptom of a chronic medical condition or disease process in the body. Heart disease, low blood pressure, diabetes, end-stage renal disease, iron-deficiency anemia, narcolepsy, and cancer can cause long-term, ongoing fatigue symptoms. Acute illnesses such as viral and bacterial infections can also trigger temporary feelings of exhaustion. In addition, mental disorders such as depression can also cause fatigue.

From the perspective of Chinese medicine, chronic fatigue is considered a "Qi," (pronounced "chee") deficiency. Qi is the life force energy of the body and mind, and gives us a measure of the vitality of a person. The level and quality of a person’s Qi depends on their physical, mental and emotional balance.

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a stressful disease to have. It is important to get emotional support as well as treatment for your symptoms. Currently, conventional medicine has no successful treatment for the syndrome as a whole. Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment does not only helpful for symptoms but also boosts your immune system.

Our clinic has treated many cases of patients complaining of chronic fatigue. Whether these patients have been diagnosed in the past with full-blown Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or are simple tired much of their lives

Acupuncture works as a complement to Chinese medicine. It is, in itself, an energy medicine, acting on the body’s own subtle energy system to clear obstructions and maximize the flow of energy and blood through the healing mechanisms of the body; including the nervous, endocrine and immune systems, which enhance the body’s own innate healing capacity and lead to an overall increase in energy and vitality.

Acupressure can reduce fatigue-related symptoms, improve circulation, and increase your overall sense of well-being.
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...Over a period of acupuncture treatments, I finally not only was able to continue work, but also was able to have a normal life, including managing my home and socializing with friends...
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...Now, my chronic tiredness has improved dramatically & acupuncture was the only thing that permitted my condition to improve & it's especially impressive to me that it worked...
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