Chronic Fatigue Treatment NC

Feeling tired from time to time is part of life—but chronic fatigue is something else entirely. It’s a persistent, often debilitating condition that doesn’t improve with rest and can profoundly affect your daily function, mood, and quality of life. Unlike everyday tiredness that fades with sleep or a break, chronic fatigue leaves you feeling drained no matter how much you rest—and that’s when it becomes a medical concern.

Chronic fatigue is more than just being “overworked” or “burned out.” It’s a complex, multi-system condition that may include:

Extreme, long-lasting exhaustion
Difficulty concentrating (“brain fog”)
Poor sleep quality
Worsening of symptoms after physical or mental activity
Headaches, muscle pain, and mood changes

Some people are diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)—a condition characterized by similar symptoms and often triggered by infections, stress, or trauma. However, many patients struggle for years with unexplained fatigue and never receive a clear diagnosis.

In conventional medicine, fatigue is often treated as a vague complaint—or worse, dismissed as stress, depression, or aging. Many patients are told that their labs are "normal" or that nothing is wrong, despite feeling deeply unwell.

The problem? Most traditional tests fail to uncover the root causes of fatigue. Fatigue isn’t a disease—it’s a symptom. And it can be caused by dozens of factors including hormonal imbalances, gut dysfunction, mitochondrial issues, chronic infections, and environmental toxins.

This is where functional medicine makes all the difference.

If you’re struggling with chronic fatigue in North Carolina and looking for answers beyond a prescription pad, Dr. Cynthia Libert can help.

Root Causes of Chronic Fatigue

Mitochondrial Dysfunction (Cellular Energy Deficits)

Your mitochondria are the power plants of your cells—when they’re impaired by toxins, inflammation, or nutrient depletion, your body simply can’t make enough energy. Mitochondrial testing can reveal these deficits, even when other labs appear “normal.”

Hormone Imbalances

Fatigue is often tied to imbalances in:

Adrenal hormones (like cortisol, which regulates stress response)
Thyroid function (including subclinical hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s)
Sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)

Chronic Infections (Viral, Bacterial, Tick-Borne)

Lingering infections can silently drain your immune system and energy stores. These may include:

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV/Mono)
Lyme disease and co-infections
Reactivated viral or bacterial pathogens

Gut Dysbiosis, Leaky Gut, & Malabsorption

The gut plays a critical role in nutrient absorption, immune health, and inflammation. Many patients with chronic fatigue have:

Imbalances in gut bacteria (dysbiosis)
Intestinal permeability ("leaky gut")
Inflammation and malabsorption

Mold Toxicity & Environmental Exposure

Chronic exposure to mold, heavy metals, or chemical toxins can lead to biotoxic illness, which often presents as debilitating fatigue, brain fog, and mood imbalances. Specialized testing can confirm this hidden root cause and guide effective detox protocols.

Emotional Trauma & Nervous System Dysregulation

Past trauma, chronic stress, or unresolved emotional pain can keep the body in a state of fight-or-flight, suppressing energy production and draining your vitality. Supporting the nervous system through trauma-informed care, mind-body practices, and spiritual integration is a vital part of Dr. Libert’s approach.

Poor Detoxification & Nutrient Deficiencies

When your body struggles to clear toxins or lacks key nutrients like:

Vitamin B12
Magnesium
Iron or amino acids

—you may feel sluggish, foggy, and weak.

How Dr. Libert Approaches Chronic Fatigue Treatment in NC

Functional Medicine Evaluation:

Every patient begins with a comprehensive functional medicine evaluation, which includes:

A detailed review of your medical history, timeline of symptoms, and prior test results
A deep dive into your lifestyle, diet, stress levels, sleep patterns, and toxic exposures
Assessment of emotional and spiritual wellbeing
Identification of patterns that may be overlooked in conventional care

This allows Dr. Libert to see the full picture of your health and begin to identify root causes contributing to your fatigue.

Advanced Testing to Identify Hidden Imbalances

Dr. Libert uses precision diagnostics to dig deeper than standard labs. These tests help pinpoint the physiological breakdowns that conventional care often misses:

DUTCH Test (Precision Analytical): A comprehensive look at hormone and adrenal function, including cortisol rhythms and hormone metabolites
OAT (Organic Acids Test): Assesses mitochondrial function, detox pathways, neurotransmitter balance, and nutrient deficiencies
GI-MAP (Diagnostic Solutions): A DNA-based stool test that evaluates gut bacteria, pathogens, parasites, and inflammation
IGeneX: Gold-standard testing for Lyme disease and tick-borne co-infections
Vibrant Wellness & Quicksilver Scientific: Assess environmental toxin exposure, mold illness, and food sensitivities
IntellxxDNA or 3x4 Genetics: Offers a personalized view of genetic predispositions that affect energy, detoxification, and inflammation

These tools provide a data-driven roadmap that helps Dr. Libert design an individualized plan to support deep healing and energy restoration.

Personalized Protocols

Once underlying imbalances are identified through advanced testing, Dr. Libert creates a tailored treatment plan to restore energy and vitality from the ground up. Every protocol is bio-individual, meaning it's customized to meet your unique needs, not a generic checklist.

Your plan may include:

Therapeutic nutrition to reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, and nourish mitochondria
Targeted supplementation to correct deficiencies in key nutrients like B12, magnesium, CoQ10, and adaptogens for adrenal support
Detoxification support, including binders, sauna, or lifestyle-based liver and lymphatic support for those with mold, metals, or chemical burdens
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for those with adrenal, thyroid, or sex hormone imbalances affecting energy and mood

Protocols are introduced gradually and adjusted based on your body's response, lab updates, and progress. This ensures gentle yet powerful healing, guided by science and compassion.

Nervous System Support

Fatigue isn’t just physical—it affects the nervous system, mental health, and emotional resilience. Dr. Libert integrates tools to support your parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-repair mode), including:

Mind-body medicine strategies such as guided imagery, mindfulness, and emotional processing
Breathwork and nervous system regulation tools to calm chronic stress, anxiety, and trauma imprints
Lifestyle medicine coaching for sustainable changes in sleep hygiene, movement, screen time, and circadian rhythms
Spiritual support, when welcomed, to help align healing with your deeper values and faith

Many patients find that when they nourish their nervous system, energy improves without stimulants or quick fixes. Dr. Libert’s approach is designed to build resilience from the inside out, helping you reconnect with your body and reclaim your life.

Who We Help: Is This the Right Approach for You?

Adults Ages 40–65+

Whether you're noticing a gradual decline in energy or feeling like your body just "isn't the same," this season of life brings unique challenges—and opportunities for transformation. Dr. Libert helps patients navigate midlife and beyond with clarity, vitality, and renewed purpose.

Professionals, Caregivers, & High-Achievers

You're juggling responsibilities, giving your best to others, and somehow running on empty. We work with motivated individuals who are ready to invest in their health and want personalized, high-level support to feel their best again.

Those Struggling with Unexplained Fatigue

Maybe you’ve been told “everything is normal,” or passed from specialist to specialist without answers. If you’ve been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told it’s just stress, we hear you—and we know there’s often more beneath the surface.

People Seeking Natural, Sustainable Energy

Our patients are looking for root-cause healing, not just symptom relief. They want to optimize their health with natural, holistic therapies—including nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and functional diagnostics—without relying solely on prescriptions or stimulants.

Reclaim Your Energy. Restore Your Life.

If you’ve been living with persistent fatigue, brain fog, or burnout—and you’re tired of being told “everything looks fine”—know this: There is hope. And there is help.

At Caring for the Body, PLLC, Dr. Cynthia Libert offers a compassionate, science-backed approach to chronic fatigue treatment in North Carolina. Her care model blends the best of functional medicine, advanced diagnostics, personalized coaching, and whole-person healing to uncover what’s really going on in your body—and what it needs to thrive again.

Whether you're dealing with hormone imbalances, chronic infections, or unexplained exhaustion, Dr. Libert’s mission is to help you understand what’s driving your fatigue and support you in building lasting, sustainable energy—naturally.

Ready to Take the First Step?

It starts with a conversation. Schedule a free strategy session or initial consultation today and begin your journey toward healing, clarity, and vitality.

📍 Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine
1998 Hendersonville Rd, Suite #24
Asheville, NC 28803

📞 Phone: (828) 490-1545
📠 Fax: (828) 202-8752
🌐 Website: caringforthebody.org
📧 Email: help@caringforthebody.org

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