Do you wish you had more energy? Are you wondering what helps with fatigue? Many people struggle to feel awake and alert throughout the day. Root causes are as unique as the people who suffer from fatigue or chronic fatigue: you may be tired due to not getting enough sleep, pregnancy fatigue, inadequate nutrition, physical activity, or anything in between.

The bad news? Caffeine, a favorite go-to solution, may combat fatigue in the short-term, only to increase sleepiness over time. Whether you manage menopausal fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, extreme fatigue, or even mild fatigue, your morning cup of joe is not helping you like you think it is. 

The good news? Simple home remedies and changes to your lifestyle can work together to increase your energy level, help in managing fatigue, and boost your mood.

What Home Remedy Can I Use To Get Rid Of Tiredness?

Peppermint essential oil

• Reducing symptoms of colds

• Relief from discomfort

• Nausea

• Fatigue

• In a 2005 human study, researchers Mark Norrish and Katie Dwyer found that people were less likely to get sleepy while sitting in a darkened room if exposed to Peppermint oil. This indicates that peppermint can reduce daytime sleepiness caused by external factors.

• In a 2001 study on mice, researchers found that smelling Peppermint oil increased mice’s motion. This is a sign that it gave them more energy. The research team also identified several chemical compounds that can be directly tied to this effect.

While more studies are needed to understand peppermint’s effects fully, peppermint aromatherapy may help boost your energy right away. Peppermint can also help as one of many home remedies for rashes. 

Try it out by:

• Carrying Peppermint EO (in a bottle or handheld diffuser) and inhaling its aroma as needed

• Placing a diffuser with Peppermint EO in your home, especially in your home office or kitchen

• Using a diffuser in your car to keep your energy up when you’re on the go
  
  

Edens Garden Energy Boost Blend

Peppermint isn’t the only essential oil that can boost energy. Several other essential oils are promising aromatherapy aids for fatigue.

• Lemon – In 2016, researchers studied the effect of a compound in Lemon essential oil on mice that were exposed to sleep deprivation. Those given the essential oil blend had fewer symptoms of fatigue than the control group. However, it doesn’t take a scientist to attest to lemon’s bright, uplifting aroma. Lemon can also be used to help with uneven skin tone on face areas. 
  
  

• Black Pepper – Pepper has long been used in medicinal traditions, including Ayurveda, to boost energy and focus. Its efficacy in combating fatigue is currently the subject of clinical research. This spicy ingredient can already be found in aromatherapy blends, as well as over-the-counter food supplements for focus.
  
  

• Sandalwood – Another traditional medicinal herb, sandalwood, has been found to increase blood saturation, blood pressure, and pulse. These physiological effects suggest people experience heightened focus, alertness, and attention when exposed to its woody aroma.

Edens Garden Energy Boost Blend combines these three potent essential oils in a bright, crisp blend perfect to uplift your mood and energy. Also, see our essential oils for energy - Energy & Focus oil blend gives you energy and motivation to take on the day.

Get Moving

• Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissue throughout the body
  
  

• Your cardiovascular system begins to work more efficiently
  
  

• Improved strength and stamina can boost energy in the long term

If you don’t like running, don’t run. Just about any form of light exercise can boost your energy. Try out:

• Walking

• Gardening

• Yoga

• Pilates

• Riding a bicycle

• Light household chores

After just a few minutes, you may be able to return to your daily tasks with more focus and energy.

How To Get Better Sleep

In the long term, adequate sleep is essential for avoiding fatigue and drowsiness. Poor sleep can cause not only mental fatigue but overall more generalized weakness.

A Synergy Blend That Promotes Sleep

Try it out for yourself:

• Add Lavender essential oil, Good Night Synergy Blend, or Sleep Ease Synergy Blend  to your diffuser. Diffuse for 30 minutes before bedtime, as diffusing all-night can lead to overexposure.
  
  

• Prefer to get your sleep-inducing benefits through topical use? The Sleep Ease and Good Night roll-on is your ticket to a full 8-hours. Apply to pulse points such as those found on your wrists, behind the elbows and knees and so on. 
  
  

• Soak in the goodness with Good Night bath salt. Not only does this bath salt help you get a good night’s rest with the sedative synergy blend it contains and sleep-inducing magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt), but the temperature change from a warm bath to a cooler environment has also been shown to regulate one’s circadian rhythm, which tells your body when to sleep and when to wake. 
  
  

• Don’t forget to moisturize before bed. Good Night body oil is not only highly skin-nourishing with carrier oils such as Fractionated Coconut, Apricot Kernel and Camellia Seed, but it’s also a good way of obtaining the restful benefits of Good Night.
  
  

• Don’t have time to diffuse? Create the perfect sleep oasis on the fly with a few spritzes of Good Night room spray. Also try our kid-friendly Sound Asleep room spray. Spritz onto your pillows, sheets and around your bed for maximum aroma-output. 
  
  

• Wear an essential oil bracelet to keep the aroma present with you throughout the night.
  
  

• Lastly, if you have little ones who have trouble sleeping, give our Sound Asleep and Sleepy Head blends a try! Safe for kids but effective enough for adults, these dreamy blends are great for the whole family. Also try these blends in a prediluted roll-on.

What Foods Help Beat Fatigue?

Once you’re getting better sleep, you can further modify your lifestyle to combat fatigue.

The Mayo Clinic suggests eating the following foods to keep your energy levels up throughout the day:

Less Coffee, More Water

Just as important as what you eat is what you drink. We’re not going to tell you to stop drinking caffeine. However, if coffee is the only thing that keeps you going throughout the day, it may actually be reducing your sleep quality. As a stimulant, caffeine makes it harder to fall and stay asleep.

Consider decreasing your caffeine intake slowly and gradually, while drinking more water. This helps ensure your vital tissues receive the nutrients they need.

What Is The Best Vitamin For Fatigue?

If you’re always tired, it may be because you’re missing a nutrient in your diet and experiencing nutritional deficiencies.

Some possible supplements include:

•  Omega 3 – Also available in fish, leafy greens, and flaxseed

•  Vitamin D – Present in mushroom, fish, and leafy greens

• Iron – Found in red meat, orange juice, and some fish

Holistic Change For More Energy

While it’s tempting to believe that a single supplement can improve your energy, focus, and relieve you of a common symptom, you usually need to change your lifestyle to start feeling better.