Find the Root Cause of Your Fatigue and Reclaim Your Energy
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Understanding Chronic Fatigue
That deep exhaustion isn’t just in your head. Millions of Americans face chronic fatigue and are often told to simply rest more. At Dr. Lewis’s Clinic, we see fatigue as a complex issue involving cellular energy, immune function, psychological stress, and environmental factors—requiring a thorough, personalized approach.
Think of your energy like a bank account: in normal fatigue, rest makes new deposits. But with chronic fatigue, something interferes with this natural restoration process. Your cellular energy production might be compromised, your immune system might be stuck in overdrive, or hidden inflammation might be draining your resources faster than they can be replenished.
Types of Fatigue We Treat
ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
A complex chronic illness affecting multiple body systems. This isn’t about feeling tired after a busy week—it’s about a profound shift in how your body functions and responds to normal activities.
Key indicators include:
- Post-exertional malaise (profound exhaustion after activity)
- Unrefreshing sleep despite adequate rest
- Autonomic dysfunction affecting blood pressure and heart rate
- A dramatic decrease in your ability to engage in work, school, or social activities
- Symptoms that have persisted for 6+ weeks in adults (4+ weeks in children)
- No other medical condition fully explaining your symptoms
Post-Viral Fatigue
Persistent exhaustion following viral infections, including long COVID
Characterized by:
- Immune system dysfunction
- Ongoing fatigue despite recovery from acute infection
- Fluctuating energy levels
- Delayed recovery from minor exertion
Adrenal Fatigue
When chronic stress overwhelms your body’s stress response system, leading to:
- Morning exhaustion
- Afternoon energy crashes
- Increasing caffeine dependence
- Difficulty handling stress
Autoimmune-Related Fatigue
Fatigue often accompanies autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s or lupus. These conditions can lead to energy depletion due to underlying immune system dysfunction and inflammation, requiring targeted care to restore balance and vitality.
Customized Treatment Tracks
We address fatigue holistically, offering three customized treatment tracks:
- Psychiatric Evaluation: Diagnosis, medication, and lifestyle strategies.
- Psychotherapy or Coaching: Improve thought patterns, habits, and relationships.
- The Bliss Protocol: A comprehensive 12-month functional medicine program for root-cause healing.
Finding the Root Cause Through Our Functional Medicine Approach
The first step to restoring your energy is understanding why you’re feeling depleted. Our comprehensive approach focuses on improving cellular energy production and addressing underlying hormone, immune, mitochondrial, and metabolic imbalances.
Our testing examines:
- Hormonal Health: Cortisol patterns, thyroid function, sex hormones, DHEA, and adrenal health to understand your stress response and energy regulation.
- Cellular Function: Mitochondrial efficiency, nutrient levels (B vitamins, magnesium, iron), and energy production pathways to identify areas needing support.
- Immune System: Inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, immune function, and hidden infections that may contribute to fatigue.
- Toxic Load: Evaluating heavy metals, environmental toxins, and oxidative stress that may impact energy and overall health.
- Comprehensive Blood Panel: Analyzing thyroid health, autoimmunity markers, anemia, blood sugar levels, and other general labs to uncover systemic imbalances.
This thorough evaluation allows us to create a personalized plan to address the root causes and help you regain your energy and vitality.
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