Overcoming Fatigue

Fatigue is a state of exhaustion, loss of energy, strength or endurance, increased discomfort and decreased efficiency resulting from prolonged or excessive exertion and involves an abnormally low vitality to respond to stimulation. Often there is no evidence of another illness.

Fatigue may be constant, beginning in the morning after a full night's sleep, or it may build rapidly during the day until by nightfall the sufferer feels utterly exhausted.

Signs and Symptoms

• diminished work capacity
• muscle weakness
• malaise
• mental lethargy or sluggishness
• loss of energy, strength or endurance
• complaints of tiredness
• inability to concentrate or maintain attention
• memory impairment

Possible Causes Or Contributing Factors

• anemia, especially in women
• depression
• anxiety
• poor / inadequate diet and excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates
• nutritional deficiencies
• overstressed adrenals due to a stressful lifestyle
• low thyroid function
• poor digestion or assimilation
• food allergies/sensitivities
• liver or colon toxicity
• heavy metal toxicity
• dysbiosis - candida or parasites
• poor circulation
• mononucleosis, chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia
• hypoglycemia
• smoking
• lack of exercise - people who do not exercise tend to complain of fatigue more often than people who exercise.
• obesity - people who are overweight tend to complain more about fatigue

Checking for the presence of of the above causes or contributing factors is a key element in selecting a course of treatment. Contact us for advice and support.