What is Chronic Fatigue?
Fatigue is one of the common medical issues faced by a large population of the world. It is described as a constant feeling of weakness and physical tiredness. Medical experts associate depression and mental fatigue with Chronic Fatigue. However, Fatigue is not considered a condition, it is actually just a symptom. Although we all feel tired sometimes, it can’t be considered chronic fatigue. Common tiredness is different from chronic fatigue and it develops when we feel weakness after a long day of work or exhausting work. We can recover from simple tiredness by resting or sleeping for a few hours. On the other hand, chronic fatigue develops when you constantly stay tired. It cannot be treated easily without taking any treatment.
There are many causes of chronic fatigue. Some of them are as follows:
- Poor Lifestyle
- Poor Diet
- Lack of Exercise
- Job Stress
- Emotional problems
- Depression
- Medical Causes
- Heavy work
Some common signs and symptoms of Chronic Fatigue are as follows:
- Chronic Tiredness
- Headaches
- Muscle Pain
- Weakness
- Irritability
- Loss of Appetite
- Lack of Concentration
- Low Motivation
Kratom for Chronic Fatigue
Kratom (Scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa) is a natural and traditional stimulant that has been used to boost body energy for centuries. It is a native plant to Southeast Asian countries. Kratom belongs to the coffee plant family. In ancient times, workers who had to perform exhausting work were used to chew the kratom leaves to boost their body energy. For this reason, Kratom was highly popular among laborers and the working class.
As we have discussed earlier, Kratom belongs to the coffee plant family. For this reason, it has strong energy-boosting and stimulating properties like coffee. It is the main reason for using Kratom to treat Chronic Fatigue. In fact, Kratom is a natural treatment for Chronic Fatigue without any side effects, unlike other medications and drugs. Several users have reported that Kratom has provided an extra boost of energy to them and get more work done. So, in simple words, we can say that Kratom is a good option when you go through a period of low energy.
How does Kratom work for the treatment of Chronic Fatigue?
Kratom is an herbal medicinal plant rich in active alkaloids. There are two major active alkaloids are present in Kratom, Mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine. Both these compounds make kratom works as a stimulant at low doses. It means that, when you take Kratom at a low dose, you will feel stimulated, happier, energetic, and able to complete daily tasks efficiently. This property of Kratom is due to the interaction of these two alkaloids with opioid receptors in the brain.
However, at large doses, the effects of Kratom might be reversed. Kratom can work as a depressant (like alcohol) at high doses. It can make you feel a little sleepy and relaxed due to which high doses are not recommended if you want to take Kratom for the treatment of Chronic Fatigue.
Some other health benefits of taking Kratom for Chronic Fatigue are as follows:
· Kratom provides pain relief
Pain could be a big reason for chronic fatigue. It can interrupt your daily task efficiency very badly. Luckily, Kratom can provide pain relief by interacting with opioid receptors responsible for pain reception.
· Kratom alleviates anxiety and depression
Kratom is helpful in reducing anxiety and depression in the body. It makes the user happier and fresh so he/she can take part in daily routines life activities with full interest. To get, relaxation and happiness effects from Kratom, you should take moderate doses.
· Kratom improves mental clarity and focus
Kratom can improve focus and mental clarity so you can perform your daily tasks with full concentration. It improves the creativity of the mind and makes it able to think more efficiently.
Are there any side effects of using Kratom?
Kratom has no such serious side effects. However, there are a number of mild and ordinary side effects that can come from using Kratom, such as:
- Nervousness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Itching
- Constipation
- Lethargy
- Sweating
- Runny Nose
How to take Kratom for Chronic Fatigue?
In our recommendation, you should keep your dosage low when using Kratom as a treatment of Chronic Fatigue. The reason behind this is that the larger doses can produce strong sedative and relaxing effects. According to some research studies, the development of Kratom tolerance is noticed in those people who have used high doses of Kratom. So, it is best to keep your dosage low.
If you are a beginner to Kratom, it is recommended that you should start your dose with a few grams (only 1-2 grams) and see how your body reacts to it. Continue increasing the dose until you feel maximum energy in your body. It is very important to keep in mind that there is no fixed dose of Kratom. So, you have to find your optimal kratom dosage by yourself. Most of the users have reported that the dose of 2-4 grams of Kratom is good for the treatment of chronic fatigue.
You can take different strains of Kratom for the treatment of chronic fatigue such as:
- White Vein Kratom
- Maeng Da Kratom
- Thai Kratom
- Green Malay Kratom
Conclusion
Kratom can be very helpful in the treatment of Chronic Fatigue but it should be used in low doses because the high dose can cause sedative and relaxing effects. You should consult with your doctor first before using Kratom.
Thank You very much for reading this article!