It’s normal to get tired. That happens to all of us. It’s a signal that our brains and bodies need time to recharge by resting.
However, there’s a difference between being tired and fatigue. Being tired is a need for rest, but being fatigued is a serious lack of energy that can hinder a person’s ability to function at a normal level. People with chronic fatigue may struggle to maintain a good job, go to school, or even have healthy relationships with their friends and families.
In this article, we’re going to talk about some of the best natural remedies for fatigue. From lifestyle tips to ancient Ayurvedic remedies that have been used for millennia, we’re certain that some of the remedies below will provide you with the kick that you need to feel strong and energized again.
1. Exercise
This might sound like a bit of a paradox, because people with serious fatigue sometimes have a hard time getting out of bed, let alone exercising. However, on the flip side of this coin, research has shown that living a sedentary lifestyle can actually contribute to fatigue.
Exercising might tire you out in the short-term, but it helps to stimulate the production of endorphins and hormones in the body. By keeping these compounds in healthy production, you can rest assured that you’ll have more energy and a better overall sense of well-being.
2. Do Yoga
Yoga might technically be considered a form of exercise, but it can provide some additional benefits that exercise might not. It’s also a form of meditation, and can help ground you and help you observe your life in a different manner.
This new perspective can help a person understand why they’re fatigued or help them develop the motivation that they need to overcome that fatigue. Furthermore, people who have attended yoga classes report having more energy overall.
Yoga has even been shown to help improve the quality of life and energy later on in life, so don’t feel like it’s ever too late to get into a good yoga routine.
3. Stay Hydrated
Many people suffer from chronic dehydration without even realizing it. It’s important to drink a lot of water on a daily basis. Some people suggest that you drink 8 glasses of water minimum, but that can vary depending on your size and your metabolism.
That said, your urine can tell you a lot about your hydration level. If your urine is dark yellow or brown, then you need to drink more water. It should be a pale yellowish color or close to clear.
If it’s not, then you might also be experiencing other symptoms of dehydration which can include fatigue. Research has shown that athletes who are dehydrated have a harder time performing properly, and there’s no reason to believe that this doesn’t also extend to regular people doing regular things.
4. Maintain a Sleep Schedule
It’s not just important to get enough sleep on a nightly basis. It’s also important to make sure that your sleep schedule is fairly regular.
Your body follows a cycle known as the circadian rhythm. In an ideal world, your circadian rhythm would follow the sun cycle: you’d rise when it gets light out and fall asleep when it gets dark out. Unfortunately, we live in a society with lots of bright artificial lights and noise, and this impedes most of our sleep schedules.
If possible, try to retain a regular sleep schedule and get at least 8 hours a night. Going to sleep at a different time every night and waking up at a different hour can throw off your body’s internal clock and make it harder for you to feel rested after you finally do fall asleep.
5. Ginseng
There are many different forms of ginseng, but the two most common are Chinese ginseng and Panax ginseng.
Ginseng is an adaptogenic herb, which means that it helps your body adapt to external situations and stressors. Most adaptogens, particularly ginseng, are also known for providing a boost in energy.
Ginseng also contains a number of other powerful benefits, many of which can further improve your fatigue. It’s great for the heart, and a healthy heart pumps more oxygen and blood throughout the body. Ginseng can also provide the body with cognitive energy, which is great for people who work long day jobs.
6. Eat Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly healthful. We need them for a number of bodily functions. On the other hand, developing a deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids can lead to a number of health problems, like fatigue.
Omega-3s can be found in fish oil, but for vegetarians and vegans there are other options. Foods like avocados are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and vegetable oils are a great source. Flaxseed oil and hemp seed oil are two of the best sources of this valuable nutrient.
7. Lose some Weight
People who are overweight are much less likely to have energy. Unfortunately, this also makes it more of a task to lose weight. However, shedding a few extra pounds is one of the best ways that you can reliably increase energy and mood.
If you are too fatigued to get into a reliable exercise routine, then you can start by cutting out unhealthy food and regulating your portions. Make sure that you eat foods that are rich in vegetables and fruits, as well as whole grains, and cut out saturated fat and sugars.
8. Eat More Often
This doesn’t mean eat so much that you gain weight. However, studies have shown that many people don’t really jive with the current diet plan that we use in the West, where we eat three large meals a day.
Eating smaller meals throughout the day can help to keep your blood sugar balanced throughout the day and can ensure that we maintain a stable level of energy. Eating mini-meals filled with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with complex carbohydrates can provide you with a consistent and nutritious source of energy that will last you all day.
9. Licorice Root
Licorice root has been an important part of folk medicine for hundreds of years. It’s most traditionally used to help people manage symptoms of digestive upset, but it can also be useful for helping people improve their energy levels.
One of the reasons it does this is by helping to repair the adrenals, which are used for helping provide energy to the body. Many people suffer from adrenal fatigue, which prevents the body from producing adrenaline and can lead to people being lethargic.
Furthermore, licorice can help to reduce cravings for sweets and sugar. Licorice root can simply be chewed whenever you’re experiencing a craving.
Licorice roots can be found at health food stores, and licorice supplements are available at many pharmacies.
10. Gotu Kola
Gotu kola is one of the most well-rounded and powerful herbal medicines in the world, and it’s revered in Ayurvedic as being one of the staples of a healthy lifestyle.
Gotu kola functions as an adaptogen, but it has a number of interesting benefits on its own. It can help to promote energy and stamina while reducing fatigue and promoting a state of deep, cognitive relaxation. When mixed with other energizing herbs that might be overstimulating, such as rhodiola, gotu kola can inhibit any anxiety that might arise.
Gotu kola is also considered to be a spiritual herb and can help a person develop a deep-seated, intuitive energy much like yoga does. Gotu kola can be found in supplement form at many pharmacies and loose leaf tea can be found in some health food stores.
11. Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba is old. We’re talking old. The gingko biloba tree is the oldest tree species surviving on the planet, dating back about 300 million years.
Gingko is such a powerful plant that it’s prescribed in Germany to help reduce fatigue. It does this by helping the body transport oxygen to the organs and glands, including the adrenals. Many people aren’t able to get enough oxygen to their adrenals, which can cause free radicals to emerge.
Free radicals are rogue electrons that can cause damage in organs and glands. By enhancing oxygen flow to the area, ginkgo biloba can help repair and restore function to the adrenal glands.
12. Kelp
Seaweed might not be the first thing that jumps to people’s mind when they think of nutrition, but it’s actually incredibly good for you. Kelp, which can be found powdered or dried in many health food stores (and fresh on the beach) is a great source of many different nutrients, most notably iodine.
People who don’t get enough iodine are more likely to experience thyroid problems, and thyroid problems are one of the leading causes of chronic fatigue. Kelp can help to restore proper functioning to the thyroid gland.
13. Green Tea
Green tea is one of the best natural sources of energy. It functions in a much more manageable way than coffee, which is known to cause over-stimulation and can actually lead to crashes. In the long run, coffee can actually cause people to develop problems with fatigue.
Green tea helps to enhance blood flow throughout the body and provides a well-absorbed source of caffeine. It also contains L-theanine, an amino acid that helps to mediate the stimulating effects of the caffeine so it’s not overwhelming.
Green tea can be found in almost any grocery store. However, green tea extracts and supplements are also available in pharmacies and health food shops.
14. Rhodiola
If you’re looking for an energetically powerful adaptogenic herb, then rhodiola is the one for you. From personal experience, I can say that rhodiola is an incredibly powerful and long-lasting energetic stimulant that can reverse even some deep-seated fatigue.
By helping to regulate the serotonin and dopamine systems, rhodiola can help provide motivation and energy. It’s great for helping accomplish things that you might otherwise not feel up to. It’s also great for enhancing mood and general well-being – just make sure not to take it too late at night!
You can find rhodiola in supplement form at many health food stores. Some tea shops will also have loose rhodiola that you can make tea with.
15. Maca
Maca root, which is sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng, is a powerful root vegetable that also functions as an adaptogenic. It’s so powerful that during the Incan empire, the only people allowed to consume maca root were royalty and warriors right before they went into battle.
Maca is known to help improve energy and also to enhance libido or sexual energy. There are different colored roots (namely red, purple and black) and they all contain slightly different nutritional makeup. All of them contain iodine, which is useful for restoring balance to the thyroid.
Maca can cause stomach problems if it is just ground up and eaten, but many places sell gelatinized maca which is much easier on the stomach. Check your local health food store or pharmacy. If you want whole maca roots, you’ll have to go to Peru, because they are considered a national food and can’t be exported whole.
16. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is another powerful adaptogenic herbs. It’s incredibly popular in Ayurvedic medicine because it’s useful for helping to maintain physical and mental health.
In addition to this, and much like other adaptogens, ashwagandha can be useful for boosting energy. This is interesting because in people who are frequently overstimulated or who have high-energy, ashwagandha can be useful for helping to relax them.
This is the unique power of adaptogenic herbs. They help the body adapt to a state of balance, or homeostasis, and can be useful in different circumstances and cause different effects.
Many health food stores and pharmacies offer ashwagandha in various forms, including tinctures, capsules, and powders.
17. Schisandra
Schisandra is a plant that grows in parts of Asia and in Russia. It’s been a part of traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, and is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs.
It functions as an adaptogen as well, and can help to improve energy in those who are lacking it. It’s also known to boost immunity, fight anxiety, and improve libido. It’s also got an interesting flavor – a mixture of sour, bitter, sweet, salty, and astringent all blended into one intense taste.
You can find schisandra at health food stores and pharmacies. Usually it’s already processed into a tincture or capsule, but some health food stores stock the raw berry.
18. Cordyceps
Sometimes referred to as the mushroom ginseng, cordyceps are known to be very powerful mushrooms for helping to enhance energy, stamina, and sexual function. By boosting the immune system and the general health of the body, these mushrooms are an important part of any energy-restoring regime.
You can find cordyceps mushrooms raw in some grocery stores, but usually the best place to look for them is in health food or natural health food stores. These places will have tinctures and capsules available as well.
19. Holy Basil
Holy basil, also referred to as tulsi, is one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. It’s been shown to have a number of unique benefits, ranging from protecting the body from radiation and inflammation to helping boost immunity.
It also helps the body maintain energy by regulating glucose levels. By preventing blood sugar spikes and crashes, holy basil can be important for helping to manage energy in people suffering from chronic fatigue.
Many grocery stores have holy basil tea, but not all. Your best bet is a natural health food store.
20. Astragalus
Astragalus is one of the most important herbal remedies for helping to heal the body from various ailments. It’s been shown to help improve the health of the heart, the liver, and the immune system.
It can also help to prevent fatigue that arises as a result of damaged immune function. Astragalus can be found in many health food shops.
21. Reishi
Another powerful mushroom, reishi supplements can be found in many natural health food stores. As it becomes more popular, more and more grocery stores are beginning to stock reishi mushrooms as well.
Reishi is one of the oldest medicinal mushrooms and has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. They are known to help fight fatigue, and they can also help prevent insomnia that can contribute to chronic fatigue.
22. Oregano Oil
Oregano oil, which is extracted from the herb that many of us are familiar with as a result of Italian cuisine, is not just great for helping to fight colds. It helps to enhance digestion and thus makes it easier for us to absorb nutrients. If we don’t get nutrients we’ll suffer from nutritional deficiencies and can experience chronic fatigue.
It also helps eliminate parasites and toxins from the body. These can also be a drain on our energy levels. Oregano oil can be found in most pharmacies and natural health food stores.
23. Fulvic Acid
Fulvic acid is one of the most nutrient-dense supplements on the planet. Fulvic acid is formed in the top layer of sediment in nature. It contains all the nutrients needed for the next generation of plant life to survive.
It’s not just plants that can benefit from fulvic acid, though. Many people are deficient in minerals, and this can lead to problems like fatigue. By taking fulvic acid, it’s possible lto quickly reverse mineral deficiencies.
Fulvic acid is also a powerful detoxifier. It can help to eliminate heavy metals from the body and relieve the digestive tract of toxions.
Some health food store carry fulvic acid. It is still something of a novel supplement, and not everywhere carries it, so you might want to look online.
24. Shilajit
Shilajit is a powerful remedy that has been used in India for thousands of years. There is a saying in some rural villages in India that if you have shilajit, then you will not need to worry about any illness.
Shilajit is a resinous material that is excreted through fissures in the Himalayan mountains. It contains fulvic acid and is one of the best sources of minerals on the planet. It promotes a number of bodily systems and can help keep things running smoothly.
Shilajit is best purchased online because you can get it from a reliable company that sources it directly from the Himalayas. Nootropics Depot has high quality shilajit, and PurBlack makes good stuff as well.
25. Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an amino acid that’s found in foods like red meat and turkey. It’s also available in supplement form, and it’s known to be useful for helping to manage fatigue and maintain a balanced mood.
These is because tryptophan is the precursor for 5-HT, which is a neurotransmitter that’s responsible for our sleepiness. If you have an imbalance in 5-HT, taking tryptophan might help to restore it. Some pharmacies and health food stores can supply you with tryptophan.
26. Magnesium
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for our health. It’s found in a number of food sources, like nuts and lentils, and can also be taken in supplement form. Magnesium supplements can be found in any pharmacy and in many health food stores.
Magnesium deficiency can cause a number of problems, like fatigue. Taking a supplement is therefore one of the best ways to reverse magnesium deficiency-induced tiredness.
Make sure that you get a highly available form of magnesium, otherwise it won’t be absorbed by your body. Chelated magnesium and magnesium citrate are the best.
27. Iron
Iron is important for the maintenance of our blood. It helps us produce red blood cells which are necessary for transporting oxygen throughout our body and to our muscles.
If we don’t get enough iron, then our muscles will become fatigued. Suddenly, everyday tasks will seem to be exhausting. Vegetarians and vegans are often prone to iron deficiency. If they don’t plan their diets properly to include the proper vegetables, like spinach and kale, they might become iron deficiency because the most common sources of iron come from animal products.
If you think you’re suffering from iron deficiency, then you should get a supplement. Any pharmacy will carry iron supplements.
28. CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is a natural enzyme that’s produced in the body. In fact, it’s so common in the body that most cells contain CoQ10.
CoQ10 is responsible for helping cells produce the energy that they need. That means that if you don’t get enough CoQ10, you’ll feel extremely fatigued. Most animal foods and nuts contain CoQ10, but if you have a serious deficiency, your best bet is to get a supplement.
Many pharmacies carry CoQ10 supplements to help you fix a deficiency. This is a particularly useful supplement for older people who may be suffering from a natural decline in their production of CoQ10.
29. Vitamin B12
The entire B complex is very important. These vitamins are all responsible for the metabolism of nutrients and glucose so they can become useful sources of energy. Vitamin B12 is particularly important and a deficiency in this nutrient will almost certainly lead to fatigue.
Vitamin B12 is often the nutrient that needs to be supplemented the most, particularly for vegetarians and vegans, because most sources of vitamin B12 come from animals. Any pharmacy should have a selection of vitamin B12 supplements. There are also foods like nutritional yeast that are fortified with B12.
30. Creatine
Creatine is an important nutrient that’s found in animal products. Most vegetarians and vegans won’t have access to this nutrient unless they take it in supplement form. Regardless, creatine is important for helping the body produce energy.
This is because it helps the body produce ATP, or adenosine triphosphate. This is the energetic currency of our cells, People who aren’t able to produce ATP experience very severe fatigue and have a hard time performing daily functions.
Creatine is most often found as a workout supplement, but many pharmacies carry it.
31. Citrulline
Citrulline is an important compound that’s quite popular for bodybuilders and athletes. However, people who are suffering from chronic fatigue may also experience some benefit from taking citrulline.
This is because it helps the body produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a potent vasodilator, which means that it helps the blood vessels relax so they can transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.
This, in turn, helps the muscles in the body get the oxygen that they need to thrive. Without nitric oxide, the body and muscles will become quite fatigued.
Citrulline is easily found in stores that sell workout supplements. However, it can often be found in pharmacies and natural health stores.
32. Beets
Beets are another important food for helping people improve their fatigue levels. They are one of the best natural food sources for helping people increase production of nitric oxide.
Organic beets are your best bet, and these can be found at natural health food stores. However, if you don’t live near a health food store, regular beets from the grocery store are better than none.
33. Tyrosine
Tyrosine is another interesting amino acid. It’s a precursor to dopamine, which is one of the most important nutrients for regulating our energy levels and our motivational drive.
Many people have problems with their dopamine system. It’s tragic that more medical professionals don’t address this – most of the antidepressants commonly prescribed are SSRIs, which only target the serotonin system.
If you think your dopamine production might be hindered, then you are probably experiencing fatigue, motivation problems, or depression. Tyrosine can help to correct all these problems, but make sure that you use it responsibly and only when necessary. Excessive use of tyrosine can actually upset your dopamine system.
Tyrosine can be found at most pharmacies in the form of capsules. It’s cheaper to get it online in the form of powder and weigh out your own capsules.
34. Yerba Mate
Yerba mate is one of the best sources of caffeine on the planet. It trumps green tea in terms of antioxidants, and can provide as much of an energetic boost as coffee – without the nasty crash or jitters that often accompany coffee drinking.
Yerba mate is a tree that grows in South America, and its leaves are loaded with antioxidants, caffeine, vitamins, and minerals. In addition to helping improve energy, yerba mate is known to improve focus, reduce anxiety, and help improve general well-being.
The best way to make yerba mate is the same as they do in Argentina and Brazil, but this requires a gourd (a certain type of cup) and a bombilla (a special filtered straw for drinking the loose leaf tea). If this is a bit much, you can find yerba mate in many health food stores.
35. Chocolate
Chocolate contains some stimulating compounds, including theobromine and caffeine. Theobromine is a very important compound that’s known for promoting energy without causing a nasty crash like coffee. It can actually help to balance out the energy provided by coffee.
The best form of chocolate that you will want to get isn’t actually known as chocolate. Cacao beans – what chocolate is eventually made from – are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These are the healthiest way to boost your energy levels in regards to the cacao plant.
Cacao powder, cacao nibs, and raw chocolate can be found at natural food stores. However, if you’re in a pinch, dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao can be just as good for boosting energy.
36. Probiotics
One of the reasons that you might be suffering from fatigue is because of a lack of bacteria in your gut. These bacteria are necessary for breaking down food and helping the body absorb nutrients.
One of the best ways to improve the health of your gut bacteria is to take probiotics. A probiotic containing b. Infantis is one of the best ways to reliably improve your energy levels.
In Conclusion
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a real problem that can drastically reduce the quality of your life.
Fortunately, you don’t need to go to the doctor and get prescribed amphetamines to help you manage the problem. There are a lot of natural remedies that can be useful for helping people fight the symptoms of fatigue.
Hopefully this article has been helpful for you. Good luck managing your fatigue.
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