09/23/2025
If you’re dragging, foggy, and relying on caffeine to get you through, here are some integrative strategies to support energy throughout the day:
• Balance blood sugar – Blood sugar spikes are followed by crashes that feel like low energy and increased cravings. Maintain stable energy levels throughout the day by eating a protein-rich, savory breakfast and balanced meals at regular intervals. Skip the sugar and processed carbs.
• Check nutrient status – Deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and other nutrients can cause fatigue. At TārāMD, we can test key nutrients related to your symptoms and help you optimize your diet or add supplements to meet your body’s needs.
• Optimize sleep – It seems simple, but if you aren’t sleeping well, you’ll feel tired the next day. We can help you identify the root cause of your sleep issues (hormonal imbalance, sleep apnea, etc.) and develop effectivestrategies achieve consistent good sleep.
• Support hormones – High cortisol, high insulin, low progesterone, low thyroid, and other patterns might lead to fatigue. Let us take a comprehensive look at your hormonal health. Lifestyle tools, supplements, and bioidentical hormone replacement can be helpful.
• Try adaptogens – Adaptogens are herbs and mushrooms that help modulate the body’s stress response and support the adrenals. Some options, like rhodiola, reishi, and ginseng, are gently stimulating and can help with daytime energy levels.
