Support for Chronic Fatigue & Tiredness

Chronic fatigue is often the body’s way of telling us that something deeper needs attention. It’s a call to pause, reset, and take steps to revitalise our health—before symptoms become more entrenched.

“Nick has been a great support helping me with very unpleasant symptoms due to thyroid problems. His analysis and recommendations have helped me get back onto an even keel. His care and interest in following up consultations with assistance via email or telephone is much appreciated.” – Chrissie

Every person is different. Success stories reflect individual experiences, and results may vary.

🌿 Natural Support for Chronic Fatigue

Having energy and vitality to enjoy life fully—without being held back by persistent tiredness—is essential to wellbeing.

Many people feel they simply have to live with fatigue, burnout, stress, and the challenges that come with them. But when contributing factors are identified and supported, improvements may follow—sometimes with surprising ease.

Understanding Chronic Fatigue

Chronic fatigue is increasingly recognised as a modern-day health challenge. It often opens the door to other issues such as anxiety, low mood, headaches, digestive discomfort, and immune imbalance. When vitality is low, the body may struggle to maintain balance and resilience.

Contrary to the belief that little can be done, energy and vitality can often be supported effectively through targeted naturopathic care.

Wide-Ranging Symptoms

In my practice here in the UK, fatigue in all its forms is the most common reason people come to see me. Symptoms may range from common tiredness to chronic fatigue, and often include related concerns such as memory problems, stress, burnout, and more.

🔎 Exploring the Cause

Understanding what’s contributing to low energy is a key—and often overlooked—step in supporting chronic fatigue. Many people are told to get more sleep or take a holiday, but this rarely addresses the deeper patterns. I often hear:

“I sleep for nine hours and get a good night’s sleep—so why am I exhausted when I wake up and tired throughout the day?”

Having ruled out major illness or injury, the most common contributors I see include:

  • The Nervous System
    This system links the body’s functions and can become rundown over time. When depleted, it may contribute to fatigue, low mood, and anxiety. Supporting the nervous system is often a key part of recovery.
  • Stress & Lifestyle
    Stress affects everyone differently. The nervous system—especially the adrenals—is sensitive to ongoing pressure. Poor diet, excessive stimulants, and lack of sleep or movement can wear down the body’s reserves. Naturopathic support may include natural remedies and lifestyle guidance to help build resilience.
  • Lymphatic Congestion
    Fatigue is a common symptom where there’s a history of lymphatic congestion, such as after glandular fever or tonsillitis.
  • Endocrine & Glandular Function
    This includes thyroid, adrenal health, blood sugar regulation, and reproductive hormone balance. These systems often play a role in persistent fatigue.

🌱 My Approach

Over the last 30 years, I’ve seen more than 30,000 people in consultation. This experience—combined with an in-depth consultation and testing where appropriate—allows me to prepare a tailored naturopathic program to support each individual’s wellbeing.

If you’d like to explore how naturopathic care might support your energy and vitality, you’re welcome to book a consultation at my practice in London, Suffolk, or via remote consultation.

🥱 Related Fatigue Patterns

Fatigue often shows up in different ways. For some, it’s a persistent physical tiredness. For others, it’s mental fog, memory lapses, or emotional burnout. These patterns are closely linked—and many people experience a mix of them. Below are two common fatigue profiles I see in practice, which may help you understand your own experience more clearly.

Burnout is more than just feeling tired—it’s a deep depletion that affects motivation, focus, and emotional resilience. It often builds up gradually, especially when stress becomes chronic and the body’s reserves are stretched too thin.

In practice, I see burnout showing up as persistent fatigue, mental fog, low mood, and a sense of emotional flatness. It can affect work performance, relationships, and even physical health over time.

Supporting burnout involves more than just rest. It means identifying what’s wearing down the nervous system, helping the adrenals recover, and guiding the body back toward balance. Natural remedies, lifestyle adjustments, and emotional support all play a role

🔎 Explore Adrenal Fatigue

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Naturopathic support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary.

Common Tiredness

Tiredness is such a common complaint with people coming to see me, it is by far the most frequent reason people come and see me. It has such broad consequences in one’s life, not only affecting personal relationships with friends and family, with productivity at work. It also opens the door to other health problems, such as stress, anxiety and depression, and also conditions varying from digestive complaints to circulatory problems and headaches/migraines. This is due to the fact that when the body is tired and rundown it doesn’t have the vitality necessary to resist such things.

I consider common tiredness to be a warning sign from the body that something needs to be done. I hear quite often that my clients have been to see medical practitioners, who having ruled out serious illness, respond by saying get more sleep. In the majority of situations more is needed as this can be the beginning of other problems.

🔎 Explore Tiredness

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Naturopathic support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary.

Mental Fatigue & Memory

Are you struggling with mental fog and fatigue?

I am increasingly asked these days about natural things that can help with mental fatigue, fog, inability to think clearly and poor memory so I have compiled the following information for you which I hope you find useful.

Remedies which can be applied for these situations are not long term, once the underlying cause has been corrected. As well as remedies there are some simple dietary steps you can follow. Feel free to call me on 01379 308707 if you have any questions about this or anything else.

Dietary Issues

Try to remember the importance of a well balanced diet. Eating well really will make a difference to your ability to concentrate and help with memory.

While food preparation time may often be limited do not fall into the habit of nourishing your body on a regular basis with high sugar containing snacks and caffeine kicks. Having fresh, wholesome foods, rich in nutrition, such as cruciferous vegetables, healthy fats (coconut oil, olive oil, eggs, avocado, and fish) and proteins will support your body in repairing itself when sick and maintaining it at an optimum level.

Having a diet that is low in sugar and high-carbohydrate foods (such as bread, potato, pasta and rice) will reduce insulin spikes that otherwise will convert these foods into fat in your body. This should be avoided because it contributes to conditions like fatty liver, blocked arteries and inflammation in the body.

Come and see me for a tailored program to your specific needs. There are some very good things that can be taken to help with mental fatigue and memory, and what is required from person to person will vary considerably.

🔎 Get in touch to find out more

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Naturopathic support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary.

Fibromyalgia

The symptoms of Fibromyalgia can be alleviated in many cases with the use of natural medicine. Frequently I have people come to see me who have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia on the basis of a few simple questions from their doctor. Other factors frequently accompany Fibromyalgia, such as Chronic Fatigue, so key to addressing this problem is understanding the underlying causes and the health history of each individual. With typical symptoms of Fibromyalgia, such as pain, aches, weakness and fatigue, there will always be a cause underlying this.

Recently I treated a client who had been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia several years previously. This had resulted in her being unable to work and her being in pain and very fatigued. Prior to her symptoms arising, she had a history of glandular fever and chronic fatigue – which in fact were key areas that needed addressing in order to treat the Fibromyalgia. Since correcting these conditions by clearing out the residues of glandular fever this person is on the road to recovery after a few weeks of treatment, recently returning to work.

🔎 Explore fibromyalgia

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Naturopathic support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary.

Hormonal shifts—whether related to thyroid, adrenals, blood sugar, or reproductive balance—can quietly drain energy over time. These systems are deeply interconnected, and when one is out of rhythm, fatigue often follows.

In practice, I often see people who feel exhausted despite sleeping well, eating carefully, and trying to rest. Supporting endocrine function naturopathically may help restore rhythm, resilience, and clarity—especially when fatigue seems to have no obvious cause.

🔎 Explore thyroid issues

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Naturopathic support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary.

After viral illness—whether COVID, glandular fever, or other infections—some people experience lingering fatigue, brain fog, and immune disruption. This post-viral pattern can be deeply frustrating, especially when recovery feels slow or unpredictable.

Supporting post-viral fatigue involves pacing, immune support, and gentle restoration of energy systems. Naturopathic care may help the body regain balance and rebuild vitality over time.

🔎 Explore post viral fatigue

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Naturopathic support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary.

“I sleep for eight hours—so why am I still exhausted?” This is a question I hear often. Sleep isn’t just about duration—it’s about depth, rhythm, and recovery. When sleep is disrupted, fatigue often follows.

Supporting circadian rhythm, calming the nervous system, and addressing underlying stressors can help restore more restorative sleep. This is often a key part of rebuilding energy and clarity.

🔎 Explore sleep

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Naturopathic support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary.

The nervous system is the body’s communication hub. When it’s rundown—whether from stress, trauma, or long-term pressure—energy, mood, and focus can all suffer.

Supporting nervous system resilience is often central to recovery. This may involve natural remedies, emotional support, and lifestyle shifts that help restore calm, clarity, and vitality.

🔎 Get in touch to find out more

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Naturopathic support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary.

🔎 Book a Free Discovery Call to find out how I can help

Case Examples

Over the years, I’ve worked with thousands of people experiencing fatigue in its many forms—from persistent tiredness to burnout, post-viral exhaustion, and more. Each person’s story is unique, and the path to recovery often begins with understanding what’s really driving the fatigue.

Below are a few examples of how people have responded to tailored naturopathic support. These stories reflect the diversity of experiences and the potential for improvement when the underlying patterns are understood and supported with care.

These stories reflect individual experiences. Every person is different, and outcomes may vary depending on many factors.

The most common thing I treat is low energy and vitality – and this ranges from Chronic Fatigue through to general tiredness and association symptoms. Here are some examples to demonstrate how this can manifest and how the program worked.

Chronic Fatigue

“I’m nervous and excited at the same time as I think I’m ready to start looking for work again. Thank you for taking the time to help me, you were my last hope and I was really beginning to think there was no answer.”

Matthew at the age of 32 was diagnosed with chronic fatigue by a doctor. He was very tired, achy, mentally fatigued and unable to work.

The affects penetrated every area of his life. He was very concerned when he contacted me, as he couldn’t afford for the condition to continue to affect his life in this way.

He followed a three week program, which was followed up with a simple maintenance.

Tiredness, Anxiety & Irritability

“This has been the best week I’ve had in three years. I haven’t had any anxiety, no speeding feeling at all. I am so positive and I’m much happier. I have more energy overall.”

She later wrote back saying,

“I have finished the program, I had the best month in years. Completely anxiety free, sleeping well, and very happy.”

Sophie, a 34 year old mother of a two and three year old, approached us with severe anxiety and tiredness. The anxiety was diagnosed by a physician. Also she complained of poor sleep, panic attacks, extreme irritability and a feeling like she had “drunk 50 cups of coffee”.

She was prescribed an antidepressant by the doctor. She also complained of irregular menstrual cycles and a general feeling of exhaustion and being completely rundown and unable to cope.

A simple program of nutritional supplements and homeopathics was prescribed. Since this she is completely anxiety free and has been able to maintain this for over a year with a very simple maintenance supplement.

Low Energy Levels & High Stress

“There is good news and good news! Definitely feel brighter – lighter – and more in control. Thank you. All this with an extremely sick child for the last week with lack of sleep! Can’t wait for normal times!

Do thank you enormously as doctor was trying to put me onto antidepressants – the answer for everything of course! Not sure whether its the diet, the minerals, etc, combination of both or just such personal care from you! What a combination.”

She later said: “Energy scale of 7 out of 10. When we started it must have been 1. Thank you very much – a couple of weeks ago I didn’t have the energy to book a holiday let alone take my two boys on my own.”

Joanne, 43, mother of two young boys and a Multiple Sclerosis sufferer, wrote to us with very low energy levels and complaining of high stress levels.

Fatigue, Depression and Physical Exhaustion

“This last week I went the entire week without my medication and in fact I have not felt this good in 12 to 15 years. I feel and act that much younger and that is all very much appreciated.”

Brian, 47, a senior executive in an international corporation, initially contacted me complaining of fatigue, depression and physical exhaustion. This was frustrating for Brian as he used to run 100 miles a week for exercise and found himself unable to do this at all. He was also complaining of extremely stiff muscles and feeling very low mentally.

I recommended a program for Brian that suited his specific needs. Now he has come off the medication he had been on for years and is completely renewed; this was after three weeks on the program. He is also now running as we fixed up his muscles problems as well as his tiredness.

Debilitating Tiredness Despite a Good Night’s Sleep

“I have finished the remedies and still have some more of the vitamins to take. I feel much better now. I have more energy and do not feel sleepy all of the time – its great! Thank you for your help – I’ll recommend your program to anybody who is feeling as drained as I was. If I need a repeat in six months time I’ll let you know.”

Julian, 38, an expatriate businessman, contacted me because of always being exhausted no matter how much sleep he had.

Low Energy Affecting Work Performance

Australia’s Channel Seven ran a feature on the subject of tiredness and fatigue, focusing on the success of the programs I recommend in my handbook. This was shown on the Today Tonight show. They interviewed Philippa Collie who had successfully followed the program.

Philippa is a school teacher who had tried everything to increase her energy levels, which were extremely low and affecting her ability to function in everyday life. She described to Channel Seven the results from the program as being: “Remarkable; I’m like a changed woman.”

This information is for general guidance only and does not replace medical advice. Naturopathic support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. Individual results vary.