Most of us get tired and run down on occasion, but are you one of the millions of people that have chronic fatigue? Even first thing in the morning are you exhausted? Do you feel like you are dragging around a 20 pound weight? What causes it?
There are several possibilities - let's hit the obvious that I am not touching - not getting enough sleep, drinking two pots of coffee every day, drinking sodas and caffeinated drinks right before bed. Those are the "DUH" reasons. Dehydration, Hypothyroidism, Anxiety, Anemia, Adrenal Fatigue, Nutritional Deficiencies, Stress, Pharmaceutical Drugs, and several diseases all can cause chronic fatigue.
You need to figure out what your issue is, and resolve it - otherwise, the problem will continue to manifest - possibly in more damaging ways. Your body sends out warnings when things aren't right - when you need to FIX something (Mental, Diet, Exercise) and when you ignore the small warning signs, all that happens is that larger more pressing ones occur.
You need to figure out what your issue is, and resolve it - otherwise, the problem will continue to manifest - possibly in more damaging ways. Your body sends out warnings when things aren't right - when you need to FIX something (Mental, Diet, Exercise) and when you ignore the small warning signs, all that happens is that larger more pressing ones occur.
In the meantime.... here are some suggestions for the warning sign of fatigue:
1. Get enough sleep - most people need about 8 hours of sleep every night. If you have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep try 30 minutes of light exercise, yoga, or Pilate's. Turn down your lights 2 hours or more before you want to go to bed. Turn down music/tv volume same amount of time before bed. Drink something warm 30 minutes before bed - stay away from sugary and/or caffeinated drinks.
2. Light exercise / yoga / Pilate's first thing in the morning. Wake 20 minutes before usual and spend the time to meditate and exercise your body before getting started.
3. Shower in the morning. add some scented soap or bath salts that invigorate your senses. Scent is a great way to wake up your mind as well.
4. Turn on all the lights in the room you begin your day in. Light wakes the senses and mind.
5. Take your daily herbs and supplements. Emergen-C is a great supplement that I take all winter long - it has both Vitamin C and Vitamin B in it and can be taken up to 4 packets a day... I recommend as a preventative only one a day - first thing in the morning. Vitamin B is a mental booster and will help charge you up.
6. Ginkgo Biloba is a mental booster. Will help give more of a positive outlook on the day.
7. Goji is the "happy" fruit. I don't like the flavor of the juice straight - but mixed with cherry (my favorite) it isn't bad. you only need about 1/2 a cup to feel the effects.
8. Turn on some lively, bouncy music in the morning - make sure it is something with a positive beat and a positive message.
Wake up your senses...
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