E, F, G: Exhausted, Fatigued … Gelsemium

Have you ever been dog-tired?

I love old English expressions. Do you wonder about this particular one’s origin?

Well, here you go. From theidioms.com, dog-tired is “an adjectival phrase meaning to be physically exhausted, it derives from an ancient tale of Alfred the Great, who used to send his sons out with his widespread kennels of hunting dogs. Whichever of his sons, be it Athelbrod or Edwin, were able to catch more of the hounds would gain their father’s right-hand side at the dinner table that evening. These chases would leave them ‘dog-tired’ yet merry at their victory.”

But I digress.

I have been dog-tired after my recent morning walks, even without a kennel of hunting dogs or a competitive king.

You see, my husband Perry and I go for a 45-minute walk on the beach every morning. Even though we commence in the early morning, this is Florida. It’s already hot! And lest you think this is simply a pleasant, gentle stroll, I say, “Oh, nay-nay!”

Our morning walks are rigorous exercise.   

The sand on this particular beach is uneven. It’s often so soft that you sink in and practically have to climb out of each step. And the turtles have been climbing up to the beach, leaving behind sand moguls for me to navigate laboriously. 

When we would get home from our walks, I felt like I could literally FLOP down, prostrate on the floor.

I. Was. BEAT!

Initially, I assumed my exhaustion was due to dehydration. So, I employed the homeopathic medicine Cinchona officinalis (China), which is great for loss of fluids. But it made no difference.

I drank water before, during and after my walk to ensure proper hydration. But no change. I was incredibly fatigued and couldn’t shake it all day long.

So, if my condition wasn’t aided by drinking water or China, what could help?

That’s when I realized I was somewhat overcomplicating my case. What I was experiencing was just plain ol’ garden-variety fatigue. My exhaustion may have stemmed from overwork. (It really is a rigorous walk.) My condition could also have stemmed from the sun or heavy perspiration. But regardless of the specific cause, I needed to base my medicine choice on this grander picture rather than the etiology.

And I remembered my ABCs. Most specifically: E, F, G. Exhaustion, Fatigue … Gelsemium!

Indeed, after a couple of doses of Gelsemium sempervirens 30, I not only perked up but also suddenly had new ideas! My creative juices started flowing again.

Now, I take Gelsemium 30 before I go out on my walk and am able to return home without collapsing on the floor in a puddle.

I’ve previously discussed Gelsemium in blog posts as a well-documented homeopathic response to cases of influenza — both past and present. It’s also often displayed success in addressing anticipatory anxiety. And now you have one more reason to add it to your well-curated homeopathic medicine kit. I am living proof that Gelsemium sempervirens 30, twice daily until very much better, has been shown to act with aplomb for garden-variety exhaustion and fatigue.

Pass on the good news of homeopathy!

Warmly,

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