Feeling tired now and then is normal. Fatigue that lasts for weeks, does not improve with rest, and affects your daily life should be looked into. It has many possible causes, so a medical check comes first.
Possible causes
- Poor sleep, long working hours and stress
- Anaemia and low iron or vitamin B12 or D
- Thyroid problems and diabetes
- Sleep apnoea
- Depression and anxiety
- Infections, including after viral illness
- Some medicines
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) when no other cause is found
What usually helps
Basic blood tests can look for treatable causes. Regular sleep, balanced meals, gentle graded exercise, limiting alcohol and caffeine, and managing stress make a difference.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine
At The Tole, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are offered as supportive care for energy and general wellbeing, after medical causes have been checked. In the traditional view, tiredness reflects a deficiency pattern, which the Master’s team assesses individually through the pulse, tongue and your history.
Research on acupuncture and herbs for fatigue is limited and mixed, and we do not promise a particular result.
Acupuncture and herbal treatment at The Tole
At The Tole, treatment combines neuro acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, in the way developed by our founder, Dato’ Leong Hong Tole. Master Tole is the founder of TheTole neuro acupuncture and TheTole neuro brain powder, and the treatment is based on his own technique and on the family’s ancestral formulas. His team reviews your history and any medical reports, then recommends acupuncture, herbal preparations, or both. Herbs are prepared for the individual, using natural herbs.
Treatment at The Tole is used together with your medical treatment, to support your recovery. We never ask anyone to stop the care their doctor has advised.
You can walk in during opening hours without an appointment. If you live far away, email your medical reports and we will advise you on herbs and, where suitable, an intensive course of acupuncture. Herbs can be couriered to any country, usually in 3 to 5 working days. See herbs by post.
Please consult before you buy. Before you purchase any TheTole herbs, including TheTole neuro brain powder, we recommend consulting Dato’ Tole or his team first, so that you receive the correct prescription for your condition.
What to expect at your first visit
- Walk in or message us. No appointment is needed during opening hours. You can also send a WhatsApp message first.
- Tell us your story. The Master’s team asks about your symptoms and history, and looks at any reports you bring.
- Agree a plan. They recommend neuro acupuncture, herbal medicine, or both, and explain what to expect.
- Follow up. If you take herbs, we ask you to update us on your progress by email.
Why people choose The Tole
- Founded by Dato’ Master Leong Hong Tole, creator of TheTole neuro acupuncture and TheTole neuro brain powder
- A family practice, now in its fourth generation, in Kuala Lumpur since 1992
- Officially opened by the Health Minister on 31 January 1993
- Herbal formulas prepared for each patient, using natural herbs
- Walk-ins welcome, and herbs couriered to any country
Common questions
Is my tiredness serious?
Often not, but persistent fatigue deserves a blood test and review of sleep and mood.
Can herbal tonics boost energy?
Some people feel better, but evidence is limited. Please avoid unregulated tonics and tell us what you take.
Should I take supplements?
Only if tests show a deficiency, or as your doctor advises.
See a doctor first if
- Fatigue with unexplained weight loss, night sweats or fever
- Breathlessness, chest pain or fainting. Call 999 if severe
- Persistent low mood or loss of interest
- Fatigue lasting more than a few weeks
Ready to talk to us?
Message us on WhatsApp, or walk in during opening hours. No appointment is needed.
Traditional Chinese medicine is offered as a complement to, not a replacement for, medical care. Used together with your doctor’s treatment, it aims to support your recovery. Responses vary from person to person, and no particular result can be promised. Please keep your doctor informed about any herbs or treatments you use.