If you feel like Dorothy in the poppy field on her way to Oz, you’re not alone.
People who struggle with fatigue experience it in many ways. Some can’t get out of bed in the morning, but once they get going, they’re okay. Others say their energy levels sink as the day goes on, until they’re almost lifeless by dinnertime. Still others feel tired only after they eat a meal. And there are people who are exhausted all day long.
In Western medicine, there are a number of conditions that may be responsible for your fatigue. These include anemia, thyroid issues, low blood sugar, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, if these conditions have been ruled out, your doctor may have a tough time getting to the bottom of why you’re so tired.
In Chinese medicine, the spleen is the system that takes in food, digests it, and converts it into the energy and nutrients that your body needs to function.
