One of the most successful treatments for chronic fatigue that has been recently documented has included detox as part of the approach. Evidently, chronic fatigue is not a psychological problem but a physical condition. Chronic fatigue syndrome results from the failure of the cell’s powerhouse, the mitochondria, to function effectively. The mitochondria are tiny structures that produce energy within the cells. When you exhibit chronic fatigue, there is a likelihood that the mitochondria are producing low energy. The low energy production mostly results from toxins or nutritional deficiencies. Some of the common nutritional deficiencies affecting the functioning of the mitochondria include Vitamin B3, Acetyl-Carnitine, D-Ribose, and CO-enzyme.
Toxins that Affect the Mitochondria
The toxins can emanate from internal processes such as gut fermentation and their accumulations leads to chronic fatigue. However, most of these toxins are external, from heavy metals and volatile organic compounds. Heavy metals affecting the mitochondria include mercury, nickel, some vaccinations, uranium, lead, arsenic, and cadmium antimony. The volatile organic compounds can come from:
- Vehicle exhaust fumes
- Poisoning emanating from un-burnt hydrocarbons like wood, coal, oil, and gas.
- Solvents mostly found in new carpets
- Aerotoxic syndrome
- Sterilizing agents, cleaning agents, and disinfectants
- Paints, glues, and printing inks
- Cosmetics and perfumes
Prescription drugs also inhibit the function of the mitochondria. Drugs such as statins prevent the body from producing enzyme Q10, which is a critical antioxidant that helps the mitochondria to carry out some of its functions.
Since the liver is responsible for removing the toxic substances from the body, the accumulation of these drugs, heavy metals, and volatile organic compounds strain its detox capacity.
How to Overcome Fatigue by Improving the Mitochondrial Function
In order to overcome fatigue, it’s important to improve the functioning of the mitochondria. Therefore, it is essential to understand the mitochondrial blocks affecting the cells, and once you establish the cause of these blocks, it becomes easier to deal with the issue. Here are a few ways to enhance mitochondrial function:
Use supplements
The deficiency of some nutrients might make the mitochondria to malfunction. You can opt for supplements to increase the nutrients, but it’s important to seek guidance from a nutritionist to know the right amount of supplements to take.
Avoid Toxic Chemicals
Toxic chemicals are mostly in the cleaning agents at home and in cosmetics. It is important to use natural products at home for both personal care and cleanliness. The natural products ensure that your cells are not exposed to contaminants.
Detox toxic chemicals and heavy metals
If you are suffering from chronic fatigue, a practitioner can run tests to determine what is blocking the mitochondria. If heavy metals such as mercury and lead are responsible, one can detoxify with HMD or liquid zeolite. For volatile organic compounds blockers, infrared saunas and a detox diet can play a vital role in detoxification. Also, Epsom salt baths can further improve the efficiency of the detox.
Treating Gut Fermentation
You should prioritize addressing gut fermentation and cleaning the bowel through colon cleansing. Failure to do so might lead to the exhaustion of the liver detox system because of overload. The chronic fatigue you are feeling might not be as a result of extreme manual work but malfunctioning mitochondria. Detox will not only relieve the chronic fatigue, but it will also leave you feeling more energetic and rejuvenated.
