Tired All the Time? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
You wake up tired. You push through the day with caffeine. By evening, you’re wired but exhausted, and when your head finally hits the pillow you can’t switch off. Sound familiar?
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms we see at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre, and it’s often dismissed as just part of “modern life.” But persistent tiredness isn’t normal. It’s a message from your body. And it’s time to listen.
Fatigue Is a Symptom, Not a Diagnosis
If you’re constantly running on empty, there’s a reason—and often, it’s not just about sleep. The most common root causes we uncover in our clinic include:
Chronic stress and adrenal dysfunction
Nutrient deficiencies (especially iron, B12, magnesium, and vitamin D)
Thyroid or hormonal imbalances
Blood sugar instability
Poor gut health or underlying inflammation
Of course, these aren’t the only causes, but are definitely some of the most common!
The key is finding out which of these is at play in your body. That’s where personalised care makes all the difference.
The Two Most Common Patterns of Fatigue We See
1. Tired but Wired
You feel drained all day but can’t wind down at night. Your mind races at bedtime, your sleep is broken, and you wake up unrefreshed. This is a classic sign of dysregulated cortisol—your main stress hormone. When cortisol is too high at night (and too low in the morning), your circadian rhythm is thrown off.
2. Heavy and Foggy
You feel physically and mentally sluggish, with no energy to exercise, trouble concentrating, and often rely on sugar or caffeine to push through. This pattern is often linked to:
Low iron or B12
Under-functioning thyroid
Poor mitochondrial function (the energy factories of your cells)
Functional Testing: Finding the Root Cause
At Healing Hands, we don’t guess, we test. Based on your symptoms and clinical presentation, we may recommend:
Iron studies and full blood count – to check for anaemia or low ferritin
Thyroid panel – including TSH, T4, T3, and sometimes reverse T3
Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D – essential for cellular energy and nervous system function
Salivary cortisol or DUTCH/HuMAP testing – to assess adrenal rhythm and stress response
Blood glucose and HbA1c – to evaluate blood sugar balance
Microbiome Testing - to check patterns of inflammation and your ability to process food.
These tests give us real insight into what’s draining your energy—and what your body needs to recover.
Nutrition and Lifestyle: Building Your Energy Back
Once we’ve identified the drivers of your fatigue, we build a personalised plan that may include:
Nutritional support with targeted foods and high-quality supplements
Nervous system regulation through herbs, lifestyle changes, and sleep support
Metabolic and hormonal balance using programs like Metabolic Balance®
Gut and liver support if chronic inflammation or detox overload is part of the picture
You Don’t Have to Push Through Fatigue
Fatigue is your body’s way of asking for help, not caffeine.
If you’re constantly tired, foggy, or feeling burnt out, let’s figure out why. With proper testing and a targeted plan, we can help you get your energy and your life back.
Book to see one of our Naturopaths (Rachel or Cecelia) now.
