The Benefits Of Acupuncture For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that’s characterized by extreme, relentless fatigue. This fatigue worsens with physical or mental activity and doesn’t improve with rest. It will often last for at least six months and can’t easily be explained by an underlying medical condition. 

Those suffering from CFS in the UK may not be aware that acupuncture, plus other treatments, can help decrease the symptoms of this condition. It’s estimated that around 0.2% – 0.4% of people in the UK suffer from CFS; that’s roughly 260,000 people or 1 in every 250. Research has proven that acupuncture, combined with other treatments like yoga and counselling, can help alleviate CFS symptoms.

There are many factors that can influence the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. Excessive fatigue is just one factor, but acupuncture can be an effective treatment for those who suffer from it. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the causes and what acupuncture can do to reduce or eliminate the symptom’s impact.

Stress and fatigue exist in a kind of cyclical pattern. When we allow stress to build up over time, our bodies will react. Chronic stress can lead to both physical and mental fatigue. And that fatigue can lead to more problems like poor decision-making, anxiety, and depression. It’s essential to recognise the link between stress and fatigue if you want to fix the problem.

Your body needs restful sleep to function at its best. Exercise and proper nutrition can help you get the sleep your body needs, but your body suffers if you’re not getting quality sleep. You can make behavioural adjustments to improve the quality of your sleep too. For example, you can participate in more exercise and eat a more balanced diet to get the rest your body needs.

Recent research has shown that a common sign of fatigue in women is actually related to hormonal issues. Pregnancy, menopause, and the menstrual cycle can all lead to hormone-related exhaustion. These symptoms could be reduced with herbal remedies as we acupuncture treatments.

How can acupuncture help chronic fatigue?

Acupuncture is a Chinese medical procedure involving thin needles inserted into the skin at strategic points of the body. This can affect several things, including the regulation and relief of symptoms. Acupuncture is used to increase energy and restore balance by addressing qi and imbalances in the body. If this energy is low, it may lead to physical and emotional issues such as fatigue.

Acupuncture has been shown to have many benefits, from increasing serotonin levels to improving mood and sleep. All without the adverse side-effects that are commonly associated with prescription drugs. Even chronic fatigue patients have benefited from acupuncture as an adjunct to conventional treatment. Studies found that these patients showed greater improvement over those who didn’t receive acupuncture.

Don’t let chronic fatigue keep you from facing your daily life. Visit your local acupuncturist to try and alleviate your symptoms; alternatively, you could take a look at my acupuncture courses and begin to help people with chronic fatigue syndrome yourself.