Fatigue

Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or weakness and lack of energy that is accompanied by feelings of apathy. Severe long-term fatigue could be chronic fatigue syndrome. Fatigue can have many causes, from lack of sleep to lack of exercise, boredom, nutritional deficiencies or emotional stress, but it can also be a sign of a more serious health problem. There are a over a dozen medical conditions which can cause fatigue, such as diabetes and anemia, and diseases of the kidneys and liver. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003088.htm If you have constant fatigue no matter how much rest you get it is recommended to see a doctor for underlying causes.

This page features some self-help information in this page, including medical causes, tips to help, and health supplements which are proven to work in cases of situations that do not involve a medical condition. A featured video demonstrates the use of EFT to help with treating fatigue. Related links are found on the page for more information if needed.

If you are constantly fatigued its a good idea to do a self evaluation to see if there could be a serious underlying cause for it. There are many things in a person's lifestyle that can cause fatigue. Here is a list of factors related to lifestyle or life experiences:

1. Going to bed to late or not sleeping well (insomnia)
2. Emotional stress
3. Lack of exercise and/or prolonged immobility
4. Not getting enough exercise
5. Not eating properly
6. Dehydration
7. Taking of certain medications
8. Excessive consumption of alcohol

Many medical conditions or physiological changes in the body can cause fatigue, including:

1. Addison's Disease
2. Hormone shifts
3. Depression
4. Anemia
5. Bacterial endocaditis
6. Congestive Heart Failure
7. Hypoglycemia
8. Diabetes
9. Cancer http://www.google.co.cr/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=8&ved=0CDIQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcinj.umdnj.edu%2Fdocuments%2Fpdf%2Feducation%2FCAMonths%2FCancer-FatigueAwareness.pdf&ei=oUHFS9O1NY7Q8wS7kvGVDg&usg=AFQjCNEs8Ghjv8tMPpBvQou2zxRjxXXMwg&sig2=05ZF7epl-LWM_MHSLPNU6w
10. Prolonged bouts with pain associated with chronic disease http://bearspace.baylor.edu/Charles_Kemp/www/terminal_illness/fatigue.htm
11. Multiple Sclerosis
12. Tuberculosis
13. Colds and flu http://www.orthop.washington.edu/uw/livingwith/tabID__3376/ItemID__85/PageID__109/Articles/Default.aspx

Here a things that can be done to help with lifestyle-related causes of fatigue:

1. Drink plenty of water
2. Eat a balanced diet
3. Manage stress
4. Cut back on alcohol and smoking
5. Get plenty of exercise - BUT it makes chronic fatigue syndrome worse
6. Practice good sleep habits

Assuming you do not have any medical condition, you can increase your energy naturally by taking supplements, such as vitamin B12 and ginseng. Visit the Natural Remedies for Healthy Living site and/or go to the highlighted links to find out what are the recommended types of ingestion and dosages.

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Fatigue, please consult your doctor.