Feeling tired is part of modern life. But when exhaustion becomes constant, doesn’t improve with rest, and affects your quality of life, we’re talking about something deeper. Persistent fatigue can be the tip of the iceberg of more complex imbalances. In this article, we explore how to address it from integrative medicine, with a comprehensive and personalized approach.
What is persistent fatigue?
Unlike normal tiredness, persistent fatigue doesn’t go away after a good night’s sleep or a break. It may be accompanied by brain fog, difficulty concentrating, muscle aches, or digestive problems. In some cases, it’s diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME), although many people experience it without receiving that diagnosis.
Conventional medicine tends to look for specific causes (deficiencies, infections, hormonal disorders), but clear answers aren’t always found. Integrative medicine, by contrast, offers a broader view that considers multiple interconnected factors.
Possible causes from an integrative perspective
- Chronic stress and dysautonomia: the nervous system can enter a prolonged state of alert that drains the body’s reserves.
- Silent inflammation: a low-grade chronic inflammation that doesn’t cause obvious symptoms but affects key functions like energy and immunity. If this topic interests you, you can also read Deep Cellular Detox: Trend or Real Need?
- Hormonal imbalances: alterations in the cortisol–melatonin axis, thyroid, sex hormones, or insulin.
- Digestive problems and altered microbiota: an imbalanced gut can directly impact energy levels.
- Deficits of essential nutrients: iron, vitamin D, B12, magnesium, among others.
Strategies to restore energy
The aim of integrative medicine isn’t just to “switch the patient on,” but to restore underlying balance. Some strategies include:
1. Comprehensive functional assessment
Beyond standard lab work, this explores hormone levels, inflammatory markers, gut health, and other functional parameters.
2. Personalized, low-inflammation nutrition
An adapted diet can reduce digestive load, support the liver, and promote cellular energy. In selected cases, it may include phases of gentle detoxification. If you want to dive deeper, you can read Deep Cellular Detox: Trend or Real Need? where we discuss when these strategies may make sense.
3. Supplementation and supportive therapies
Coenzyme Q10, NADH, magnesium, or adaptogens like rhodiola can be part of the plan. In some cases, intravenous therapies are integrated under medical supervision. If you’re interested in this approach, you can also see Intravenous vitamins: when are they necessary? where we explain when this type of intervention is truly useful.
4. Nervous system regulation
Through techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, meditation, biofeedback, or somatic therapy, the body is helped to exit the state of “constant alert.”
5. Mindful movement
Gentle activities like therapeutic yoga, Pilates, or outdoor walks can help mobilize energy without overloading the body.
The value of support
One of the most important aspects when dealing with persistent fatigue is feeling heard and supported. Many people have seen multiple doctors without finding clear answers, which can lead to frustration or the sense of not being taken seriously.
In integrative medicine, the approach is based on listening, respecting each person’s process, and building a plan together. Emotional or mind–body techniques can also be incorporated to address the psycho-emotional aspects that accompany these conditions.
In addition, persistent fatigue can go hand in hand with immune system imbalances. That’s why you can also read Ozone Therapy in Integrative Medicine: An Ally for Health where we explain how to work on prevention and balance from a holistic perspective.
Regaining energy isn’t a matter of willpower, but of understanding that balance (homeostasis) is missing in your body. At our medical center, Dr. Diego Hernández supports you with an individualized, evidence-based approach so you can feel like yourself again.
We are located at Cl. 7 Sur #42-70, Office 1211 – Forum Building – Poblado. You can contact us at (+604) 4486893 – (+604) 3229015 – (+57) 311 7970832 or email us at info@drdiegohernandez.com.co.
