Fatigue

What is fatigue?

Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness, exhaustion, or lack of energy. It's a common symptom that can negatively impact your quality of life.

There are two main types of fatigue:

• Physical fatigue - when muscles are unable to perform optimally due to exercise or physical labor. Symptoms include muscle weakness, soreness, feeling heavy-limbed, and reduced performance.


• Mental fatigue - difficulty concentrating, reduced motivation, and feeling emotionally drained. Mental tasks seem to require more effort.

What causes fatigue?

Many factors can contribute to feelings of fatigue, including:

• Lack of sleep - Not getting enough sleep or having poor quality sleep leads to next day drowsiness and low energy. Aim for 7-9 hours per night.


• Poor diet - Low iron levels, poor nutrition, and dehydration zap energy. Eat a balanced diet with lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and stay hydrated.


• Underlying medical conditions - Issues like anemia, hypothyroidism, heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders often cause debilitating fatigue. See your doctor.


• Medications - Many prescriptions like antidepressants, antihistamines, blood pressure meds cause fatigue. Ask your pharmacist.


• Stress and depression - Chronic stress takes a toll. Talk therapy, stress management help. If depressed, see a mental health professional.


• Lifestyle factors - Lack of exercise, excess alcohol, recreational drugs lead to low energy. Making healthy lifestyle changes can help.

If you're struggling with low energy and persistent fatigue affecting your daily life, consult with the exceptional physicians at Balance Hormone Institute. Their comprehensive wellness plans help patients address hormone imbalances and the root causes of exhaustion. Customized bioidentical hormone therapy replenishes your body to restore energy, concentration, motivation and zest for life!

Tips for beating fatigue

Here are some healthy habits to boost daily energy levels:

• Establish consistent sleeping and waking times to regulate circadian rhythm


• Engage in moderate exercise like brisk walking, swimming, cycling


• Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains - they provide sustained energy


• Stay hydrated and avoid sugary drinks which lead to energy crashes


• Reduce stress through yoga, meditation, massage therapy


• Say no to unnecessary obligations if feeling overwhelmed or tired


• Listen to your body's signals and rest when needed


• Speak with your doctor if fatigue is severe or persists longer than 2 weeks

Regaining your energy and overcoming chronic tiredness is possible. Be patient with yourself and try these lifestyle measures first. For fatigue related to hormonal issues, the breakthrough solutions at Balance Hormone Institute can help you reclaim your health and vitality! Contact them today for a free consultation.