| Chronic fatigue symptoms may include a number | | | | years in traditional Chinese medicine to sharpen |
| of complaints along with the primary symptom | | | | physical and mental performance and to increase |
| which is feeling exhausted all or much of the time. | | | | endurance. Modern day clinical research has |
| Because the condition is poorly understood and | | | | supported the effectiveness of this traditional |
| many therapies are ineffective, this article focuses | | | | herb. |
| on what to do for chronic fatigue syndrome. | | | | In an effort to learn what to do for chronic |
| No test can diagnose the condition. However, | | | | fatigue syndrome, some natural supplement |
| chronic fatigue symptoms are similar to those of | | | | manufacturers have found that a combination of |
| many other conditions which can be fairly easily | | | | Siberian ginseng, Centella Asiatica, and Olea |
| diagnosed. So, the diagnosis is made only after | | | | Europea works best. |
| other conditions are ruled out. | | | | Centella Asiatica goes by many different names. |
| The whole process is often frustrating for | | | | One of the most common in the United States is |
| patients. After numerous tests and various | | | | Gotu Kola. It was used in traditional Chinese |
| treatments, a patient is given a diagnosis of a | | | | medicine, as well as Ayurvedic medicine, which is |
| condition for which there is no known treatment. | | | | a nationally recognized medical system throughout |
| Only individual chronic fatigue symptoms can be | | | | India today. Modern medical courses in some |
| addressed, meaning that people suffering from | | | | Indian states include instruction in the system. |
| the condition may need to take numerous | | | | Many different compounds found in Centella |
| medications to relieve most, but sometimes not | | | | Asiatica or Gotu Kola may be effective in relieving |
| all, of their symptoms. | | | | most, if not all, chronic fatigue symptoms. |
| Although severe fatigue is the major symptom, | | | | Centella Asiatica contains bacoside A and B. A |
| other chronic fatigue symptoms may include: | | | | assists in the release of nitric oxide, which allows |
| depression, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating | | | | the blood to flow more freely through the body. |
| or thinking clearly or remembering things. Severity | | | | B is a protein that is important for nourishing brain |
| of symptoms typically increases following mental | | | | cells. |
| or physical activities. In most cases, these are | | | | Other compounds found in the plant improve |
| activities that a person has been accustomed to | | | | healing, fight inflammation and stimulate the |
| performing with no problem. | | | | immune system. Modern chemical evaluations |
| Sometimes other chronic fatigue symptoms are | | | | have shown that gotu kola has antibacterial, |
| noted, such as fever, headaches, muscle pain, | | | | anti-viral and anti-ulcer activity. Herbalists recognize |
| joint pain, sore throat and/or tender glands. | | | | the plant as one that increases the body's |
| Anyone who is somewhat familiar with the | | | | resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. |
| symptoms of other health problems can see how | | | | Olea Europea is an olive leaf extract. Historical |
| confusing this condition can be, both for doctors | | | | usage supports its effectiveness. Modern day |
| and patients. Often times, people are left | | | | research has shown that it is an antioxidant, |
| searching for what to do for chronic fatigue | | | | protecting the body from damage by free radicals |
| syndrome on their own, particularly if they do not | | | | and other oxygen by-products. |
| have a good rapport with their doctor. | | | | Chronic fatigue is a condition that can be |
| The good news is that herbs, dietary supplements | | | | frustrating and difficult to deal with. Searching for |
| and lifestyle changes may be effective for some | | | | what to do for chronic fatigue syndrome should |
| people. | | | | not add to one's frustration. |
| According to a recent survey conducted by the | | | | When modern medicine has no effective |
| College of Medicine at the University of Iowa, | | | | treatment, we can often turn to the ancients to |
| 56% of participants from the Wisconsin Chronic | | | | find relief from the symptoms of many conditions. |
| Fatigue Syndrome Association reported that | | | | Chronic fatigue symptoms are simply one |
| ginseng, for example, relieved their symptoms. | | | | example of complaints that can be relieved with |
| Siberian ginseng has been used for thousands of | | | | natural and herbal remedies. |