Fatigue is the physical and/or mental state of weariness that impedes normal functioning. It may just be a normal manifestation after heavy work or strenuous exercise, or it can also be a symptom of a gamut of diseases from anemia to cancer. The histories of people with fatigues are therefore as varied as the individuals that manifest it and further elucidation of the cause is necessary.

Physical fatigue can manifest as muscle and body pain especially after strenuous work or exercise. It is characterized by depletion of energy sources necessary for muscle contraction. It can also be due to depletion of some neurotransmitters that signal muscle contraction in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis.

Home Remedies for Fatigue
-- Drinking a combination of grapefruit juice and lemon juice, mixed in equal parts, is a valuable natural cure for Fatigue experienced due to general tiredness.

-- Herbs like Echinacea, goldenseal, licorice, olive leaf extract, valerian, Siberian ginseng etc are regarded as valuable natural home remedies for Fatigue by strengthening the immune system and helping the body fight infections.

--  Siberian ginseng with its strong antioxidant properties helps improve mental alertness and valerian promotes sound sleep. Chamomile, lavender, peppermint, basil, rosemary etc serve as excellent mental Fatigue home remedies.

-- When dealing with Fatigue, alternative therapies like yoga, acupuncture, aromatherapy etc are considered quite useful in healing this problem. Stress reduction techniques like meditation help cure Fatigue caused by mental stress.

-- Consumption of raw vegetable juices, especially carrot juice is one of the simplest natural home remedies for Fatigue. Carrot juice (300 ml) can also be taken in combination with beet juice (100 ml) and cucumber juice (100 ml) to get rid of this problem over a period of time.

-- Intake of oat seeds is considered as a highly beneficial natural remedy for Fatigue home treatment because oats help ease heart palpitations, improve concentration and provide relief from exhaustion.

-- Being rich in potassium, dates are also considered good for controlling Fatigue due to electrolyte imbalance in the body.

-- To prepare this home remedy, soak about 5-7 dates in half a cup of water overnight. In the morning, remove the seeds and crush dates in the water in which they were soaked. Finally, consume the mixture so obtained at least two times in a week. Fruits such as bananas and avocadoes are also useful in this regard.