Natural health: What can I do about my very low energy levels? 

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I retired in January at 60. I had plans to travel with my husband and spend more time with my grandchildren, but between covid and a chest infection, my energy levels are at an all-time low. Is there a supplement or tonic you could suggest?

Several natural remedies are excellent for the deep fatigue you are experiencing. One of the easiest to source and use is liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), pictured. It is sweet and becomes sweeter the longer you steep it.