Fatigue and Energy According to Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may offer unique benefits when it comes to managing energy levels. Understanding fatigue better and how Chinese medicine may help, this can provide deeper insights into improving overall health. This service is offered at our clinic led by Dr. Ajna on the edge of Varsity Lakes and Burleigh.
Describing Fatigue
Low energy or fatigue can be described as an overwhelming sense of tiredness or lack of energy that does not improve with rest. Symptoms commonly experienced with people who have fatigue include:
- Low motivation to complete daily tasks or self-care activities
- Constantly feeling exhausted and drained even after having a full night’s sleep
- Fatigue may lead to irritability and changes in mood
- Difficulty in thinking clearly and concentrating
- Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
From a western perspective, fatigue can be a symptom of a range of issues, including high levels of stress, trouble sleeping, health conditions (e.g., low thyroid function, anemia, etc.), and nutritional deficiencies. Fatigue can also come from overworking, poor diet habits, too much physical output, and not enough time for recovery. You can start to address your energy by getting more rest, improving your diet, managing your stress, and working on any medical conditions you may have.
Describing Fatigue in Chinese Medicine (TCM)
In Chinese medicine, energy or ‘qi’ is considered to be the life force within your body that maintains your health. Fatigue can be a result of qi flow being disrupted and depleted. Some common causes of fatigue in Chinese medicine include:
- Qi deficiency – often linked with digestive and kidney function. Qi deficiency can lead to feeling tired.
- Yang deficiency – is when the body’s active energy is depleted. Yang is the energy of movement in the body, for example, the energy that pushes the blood through the blood vessels. Depleted yang can lead to low motivation, feeling cold, and having a low-functioning digestive system.
- Yin deficiency – is when the body’s nourishment and cooling fluids are depleted. When this happens, fatigue may come on, along with feeling flushed and hot at night.
- Blood deficiency – Blood is required to nourish the entire body. Blood deficiency can be linked to poor liver/digestive health and overwork. Symptoms of blood deficiency include dizziness and feeling drained.
How May Chinese Medicine Help?
In Chinese medicine, treatments like acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle changes are part of the treatment strategy to help manage fatigue and a range of other issues that may be contributing factors, such as stress and chronic health conditions.
Our approach incorporates cupping therapy, acupuncture, and full health assessments – including tongue assessments – to identify and address any energy imbalances. This level of personalised care ensures that our patients receive a comprehensive and holistic treatment experience.
4. Sustainable Energy and Well-being
Regular TCM sessions may assist in maintaining balanced energy levels. Our approach may assist in managing stress, improving vitality, and promoting sustained health.
By visiting our clinic, where we blend multiple modalities into each session, patients are welcomed into a space focused on healing and balance. Our approach may assist in ongoing improvements in energy levels, stress relief, and overall well-being, to help you feel more aligned and connected within your body as part of the Varsity Lakes and Burleigh community.
Feel free to explore our latest health assessment offers or connect with us further by booking an appointment with Dr. Ajna.