Has 2011 completely exhausted you?
We are
living stressful, busy lives, so it is normal to feel tired sometimes. But persistent
tiredness that doesn’t resolves itself after some rest and relaxation is common
amongst a majority of our clients. This type of fatigue is often misunderstood,
even dismissed if there is no easily identifiable cause but it is important to
find and address the cause.
What
Causes Fatigue?
Factors
that may contribute to fatigue include:
- Low iron levels
- Inflammation
- Infection
- Hormonal imbalances
- Excess body fat
- Unstable blood sugars
- Stress (physical and
emotional)
- Toxicity
- Mitochondrial dysfunction
- Poor sleep
- Diet
- Inactive lifestyle
- Small Intestinal
Bacterial
- Digestion, liver issues and Overgrowth
(SIBO) malabsorption
Essentially,
when your body systems are not working at their optimum levels, this can affect
you both physically and mentally, ultimately having an effect on all facets of
your life. However there are many herbs and nutrients that can help you.
The
solution
Depending
on what is the cause of your fatigue will determine how we go about helping
you.
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Nutrient deficiency:
Magnesium, malic acid, carnitine, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), lipoic
acid, essential fatty acids and B vitamins: support cellular energy production
and give your energy levels a boost.
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Diet:
The quality and balance of the food and water you are consuming
will have a considerable impact on your energy and vitality. Avoid overly
processed foods and eat organic if possible and natural foods if available .
Ask us about how dietary changes can help provide you with more sustainable
energy levels.
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Regular physical activity:
Being active can help address some of the underlying problems
causing your fatigue.
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Holidays:
We all the chance to have a well deserved break for R&R, so make
the time to enjoy being with loved ones and recharge your batteries.
If you want to return from your holidays with
more bounce in your step, then ask us today about tailored dietary, lifestyle
and exercise advice to help you leave fatigue behind.