Definition

It is a debilitating TIREDNESS , which affects the lifestyle of the sufferer.

Accompanying signs & symptoms

Key symptoms: Persistent feeling of tiredness, lack of energy

Accompany symptoms include: digestive problems, allergies, stress, depressions, recently history of colds and flu, persistent infections, anxiety, stress and nervousness

Possible Causes

Low immune status
Post viral latency
Stress and depression
Chemical intoxication
Accumulated physical and mental exhaustion

Physiological Mechanisms

Excessive physical exhaustion from over use of caffeine or pushing the body. Consequently, the body is in huge energy debt which fail to recover.

Treatment Modalities

Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine

Mechanism of action of the herbs used

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine treats the condition by doing the following:
Reducing the level of harmful hormones in the body which often suppress the normal immune response. 
Restoring the balance of hormonal regulation in the body 
Reducing the stress of the body
Regulating the distorted immune function
Activating the immune system
Promoting detoxification of the body
Reduce anxiety and stress
Reduce tension in the body

Health Advice

Reducing the intake of caffeine and cigarette smoking
Eat a balance diet
Establishing a regular eating habit
Encouraging moderate, regular and outdoor exercises

References

Longman concise medical dictionary, 1994

Chinese-English Manual of Common-Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ou Ming, 1995