Natural Healing Herbs for Fatigue

In a world where it’s go-go-go from first thing in the morning until last thing at night it’s no wonder that a whole bunch of us suffer from fatigue. I was recently searching for natural healing herbs for fatigue and came across a few that I have not yet tried.  I am excited to try these because honestly, I can tell you that conventional medicine has been a total failure when it has come to figuring out why I get tired and what to do about it!

Before we look at the herbs recommended for healing fatigue,  it is important to identify which type of fatigue we are experiencing and why.

Am I Emotionally Tired or Physically Tired?

There are two types of fatigue: emotional and physical. Emotional fatigue is a tiredness of the mind. It happens when stress piles up, such as having to meet multiple deadlines at work or dealing with the unexpected death of a parent. Physical fatigue happens when you spend the day working in the garden and at the end of the day you can’t even lift your little toe. Both types of tiredness can cause you to feel lethargic. And they both require rest and relaxation.

Reasons for emotional fatigue:

• Doing too much. You’re a room mother, a Girl Scout leader, and now you’ve decided to take on the school’s annual fund drive. And you wonder why you’re wiped out?
• Doing too little. Sounds strange, but boredom makes you tired. Being motivated to accomplish goals adds a spark to your life. The secret is finding the right balance.
• Stressful situations. Major turmoil, such as changing jobs or moving to a new city, can make you feel exhausted.
• Mental maladies. People who are lonely or depressed are prone to tiredness.

Reasons for physical fatigue:

• Skipping needed nutrients. Low-calorie diets, fasting, or just missing meals because of meetings or a too-busy schedule can wipe you out.
• Not sleeping enough. There’s no perfect number of hours you should sleep; different people have different sleep needs. But if you wake up feeling exhausted morning after morning, you might need to add a few more sleeping hours in your day.
• Getting no exercise. Exercise is essential to feeling better — physically and mentally.
• Dodging drinks. Dehydration is an energy zapper. Drinking and eating go hand-in-hand in giving your body the fuel it needs to feel good. Original Article Here

Okay. So now that we know what kind of problem we are dealing with, here are the top 4 recommended herbs for fighting tiredness of the physical sort:

Natural Healing Herbs for Fatigue

Sida Cordifolia– This herb is used in treating allergies and other infections. Allergy is one of the most common reasons behind being tired. Therefore, treating allergies is like treating tiredness. This herb is loaded with stimulants which are popular known as pseudoephedrine and ephedrine. The good thing about is that the ephedrine amount contained in this herb is not enough to cause major problems to the cardiovascular system. Thus, it is effective in curing tiredness but still safe to use.

Ginseng- This herb has been used for thousands of years in Asia in curing different types of diseases. It is known to improve the immune system and lymphatic system. It provides and sustains the energy level of people with its mild effects. If you are experiencing adrenal fatigue or mental strain, this is probably the best herb that you can take.

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea- Red raspberry leaf tea is full of nutrients that are especially beneficial to women. Drinking red raspberry leaf tea can increase your iron levels, Raspberry is also a rich source of vitamins A, B complex, C, and E, as well as the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. These nutrients make it an excellent prevention and treatment for anemia and leg cramps as well as provide much needed energy and nutrition to the body.
Bee Pollen– Bee pollen is created by mixing certain amounts of bee saliva and nectar. It is very good for the body because it is packed full of nutrients. Bee Pollen provides the body essential nutrients and minerals such as carbohydrates and proteins. Therefore, if you cannot always prepare and eat nutritious food, you can take bee pollen supplements as substitute.  Original Article Here

 

Fatigue is a symptom that American’s are all too familiar with. A survey done by the National Sleep Foundation discovered that American’s are sleeping and playing less and spending more time tied to the job than they did five years ago. Natural healing herbs for fatigue are something more and more people are using to re-energize their bodies and take back their lives.

What is your best experience using herbs to combat fatigue? I’d love to hear about it- seriously, please share 🙂