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Energy Herbs: The best tonic and adaptogenic herbals for temporary relief from fatigue

05 August 2006

Energy Herbs: The best tonic and adaptogenic herbals for temporary relief from fatigue

Tiredness and fatigue are such a feature of modern life that most of us don’t even see it as a problem. But doctors and scientists are beginning to realise that general fatigue may be part of a continuum, leading ultimately to chronic fatigue and other debilitating conditions.

So, if you’re tired all the time, your body may be trying to tell you to get more sleep, boost your nutrients, reassess your lifestyle and acknowledge when work or other commitments are just too much.

Most of us suppress these warnings with stimulants like caffeine or sedatives such as alcohol. Some turn to prescription or recreational drugs to help them cope. This may alleviate the problem in the short term, but drugs and alcohol often cause side-effects, dependency and, finally, more stress.

Adaptogens
Many health conditions can cause fatigue (see box, page 2). In turn, e...

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