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What Is Fatigue and Tips to Overcome Fatigue

Article by Abdullah Salim & Nedalee Ruiz

What Is Fatigue and Tips to Overcome Fatigue

Fatigue is different for different people. For some, fatigue may just be the afternoon sluggishness, for others it is of a more chronic nature, a problem affecting every day life. Children generally have more energy than they know how to deal with, however, as we age, this energy level declines naturally. Eating the right food and living right can help maintain this energy level. Fatigue is not the cause but the effect of something that has stopped our body from producing energy.

CausesFatigue can be caused due to many reasons. To evaluate whether you are fatigued, these questions need to be asked:Are you overworked?Are you getting enough sleep every night?Are you working out? How much are you exercising?What foods are you eating? Are you getting proper nutrition? Eating out and not eating fresh and whole foods can lead to depletion of energy and internal toxicity. Internal toxicity leads to depletion of oxygen in our body and nutrients are not transported properly to our tissues leading towards burdening our body cells. Eating lot of sugar or sugary food depletes the body of vitamin B which is essential for energy. When we eat sugary items, our body is forced to produce large amounts of insulin leading to lowered blood sugar levels, putting stress on our adrenal glands which must produce enough amount of cortisol to normalize our sugar level. Eating sweets and sugary foods on a regular basis for a long time can weaken pancreas and adrenal glands which leads to hypoglycemia and fatigue. Anemia can also result in fatigue and loss of energy which is a result of either iron deficiency or Vitamin B-12 deficiency. Atrophic gastritis is a problem that leads to Vitamin B deficiency in which our body does not produce enough HcL which helps separate Vitamin B-12 from protein. Other causes of fatigue include:* Dysfunctional endocrine system* Malfunctioning liver* Smog, polluted environment, alcohol, cigarettes, birth control pills * Allergies from food itemsChanging Your Lifestyle and Your Diet Protein is the blood stabilizer and thus our body needs to increase the amount of protein absorbed. Protein shakes for breakfast help in this case. Having proteins with vegetables in the lunch and starchy vegetables and carbohydrates for dinner, help provide nutrition and eliminate fatigue. Other lifestyle changes that we need to do include:* Cleaning the digestive system and other organs that help in elimination of waste* Cleaning the liver, through plenty of water, milk thistle and vegetable juices particularly tomato juice, as it helps stimulate the liver* Doing away with stimulants like coffee, sugar and the like, as they weaken the endocrine system * Identifying all those foods that have allergens and reducing them from our diet will also help reduce fatigue. Such foods that act as allergens are dairy, chocolates, eggs, soy, citrus and wheat. A two week elimination diet can help in relieving food allergy related with fatigue. * Losing weight* Quitting smoking and second hand smoking* Cleaning up our diets and reducing foods which have been sprayed with pesticides * Getting enough amount of sleep. Generally adults require 7 to 8 hours of sleep to regenerate and repair tissues, remove waste and produce hormones. * Getting enough amount of oxygen. Exercising and taking walks early morning help pump more oxygen into our tissues. * Working in offices means we are breathing in recalculated air. Plants especially spider plants help in this case. * Intake of flaxseed oil, vitamin E and COQ10 also helps transport oxygen in our blood stream. * Avoiding deep fried foods and hydrogenated fats like butter and margarine as they have unnatural substances that our body has to make extra effort to digest and thus production of energy or ATP is reduced. Cold pressed oils like canola, olive, flaxseed and sunflower are the best for use.

Supplements for Fatigue Supplements can also help build energy. Such supplements include Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin E, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium and Zinc. Excess amount of iron can lead to depletion of energy and fatigue therefore, we should be careful about our mineral intake. Having lots of fresh vegetables and fruits can cover our requirements of trace minerals. Our system also requires some essential fatty acids, like Omega 3 and the requirement though flaxseed oil. Super greens are also essential as they provide the trace minerals that our body needs while COQ10 helps our body produce ATP through the digestion of sugars and carbohydrates.

Water – Fatigue BusterConsuming enough water is absolutely essential. Since most our bodies are overly acidic because of our diet, this translates into toxicity and lack of energy. A great idea is to consume alkaline water which is ionized. This will take care of the excess acidity and make us feel fresh and energetic. Alkaline water has major health benefits and including it as part of our life style ensures our health. Water ionizers can be easily installed in the kitchen that turn normal water into negatively charged alkaline water.

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By Abdullah Salim & Nedalee Ruiz Abdullah and Nedalee recommend Chanson Alkaline Water for more information on alkaline water.And Healing Water Machines for an impressive selection of water ionizers.Copyright 2008 By Nedalee Ruiz Permission granted to reproduce in entirety only including links and author credits

Fatigue ? Causes And Ways To Combat It

Fatigue for some is the mid afternoon energy slump and for others is a chronic problem so much so that it affects their lives and of those around them. Children generally have more energy than they can utilize. As we age, our energy levels decline, however, good food and habits can help in maintaining high energy levels. Fatigue is basically a symptom that signifies a hindrance in our body’s ability to produce energy.

Causes of Fatigue

Fatigue can be evaluated through various questions:

Are you slowing down?

Do you have too much work to do in very little time?

Are you getting enough amount of sleep?

Are you getting enough exercise?

How are you dietary habits?

Bad dietary habits which include refined and processed foods can cause fatigue and build toxicity in the blood leading to decreased energy levels and lower oxygen being transported at the cellular level. This overburdening of cells can decrease energy and produce fatigue.

Eating foods which have high amount of sugar can lead to depletion of Vitamin B, exhaustion of thyroid glands, pancreas and the adrenal glands. Eating high amount of sugar leads to high amount of insulin in the blood, which lowers sugar levels in the blood to abnormally low levels and thus causing depletion of energy, fatigue and in worse cases, hypoglycemia.

Iron deficiency or anemia is also a cause of fatigue in women and children. Anemia can also be caused from lower levels of Vitamin B12. 20% of Americans over the age of 60, have a condition that their stomach does not produce enough HcL which is an acid that separates Vitamin B12 from proteins. This leads to problems like fatigue. Other major causes of fatigue involve dysfunctional thyroid and adrenal glands, liver problems, substance abuse, intake of too much alcohol, smoking, polluted environment and allergies, particularly food allergies.

Changing Dietary and Lifestyle Habits

Protein which is easily absorbed is the first step towards combating fatigue, as it will help stabilize sugar levels in the blood. Protein shakes for breakfast can be extremely helpful. Vegetables and protein foods for lunch, and whole grain foods with vegetables for dinner will provide well rounded nutrition and energy.

Other good habits include cleansing the digestive system; cleaning liver, which can be done through milk thistle; drinking lots of water and fresh vegetable juices particularly tomato juice – it helps stimulate function of the liver; eliminating stimulating foods and drinks like sugar and coffee – this will help avoid fooling the system into believing it is well nourished; eliminating foods that produce allergies – a two week cleansing diet can help; like chocolate, corn, soy and eggs; losing excess weight; quitting smoking; eating organic and clean foods which have not been sprayed with pesticides; getting enough amount of sleep – it helps repair and regenerate the body systems, produce hormones and remove waste; working out to get more oxygen in the system and avoiding high fat foods – vegetable oils are better than oils  that have trans-fat like hydrogenated oils.

Supplements to Combat Fatigue

Vitamin B Complex is very important for energy and eliminating fatigue. It helps convert food into fuel for the body. Vitamin B-5 helps more during stress as well. Vitamin E and iron deficiency can add to fatigue as red blood cells lose the ability to transport oxygen around the system. However, iron supplements should only be taken if iron deficiency has been confirmed through a blood test, as fatigue may also be a result of excess iron in the body. Minerals like potassium and magnesium are also important to combat fatigue. Foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains have high amount of both magnesium and potassium. High amount of stress can quickly lead to a depletion of Zinc in the body while low intake of essential fatty acids can lead to a poorly nourished body. Both are very important in overcoming fatigue as zinc can help stabilize sugar levels while the right amount of essential fatty acids will help nourish the central nervous system. Flaxseed oil, L- Carnitine and COQ10 are all helpful for fatigue.

Flaxseed oil is a source of fatty acids, like GLA (gamma linoleic acid) which helps produce energy (ATP) in the body. L-Carnitine is the transporter of fatty acids to our cells which burn the acids for energy, and COQ10 helps in conversion of sugar and starch into energy or ATP. As we age, our bodies produce lesser COQ10 and thus supplements can help in this case. Super greens like spirulina and chlorella are a major source of minerals and amino acids used for producing energy.

Beating Fatigue with Water

Our bodies need to be constantly hydrated so that our cells get the vital nutrients from water. However, there is a dilemma. If we knew the amount of impurities allowed by FDA into distilled, mineral and bottled water, none of us would go near it. Therefore, ionized water is highly recommended. This water is negatively charged and much more hydrating than normal distilled or mineral water. The nature of this water is alkaline, meaning that it also helps neutralize the excess acidity in our bodies that causes fatigue in the first place. A good water ionizer should be selected for our alkaline water needs.

By Dr Robert O. Young

If you’re getting six to eight hours of sleep at night and you still have to drag yourself through eight seemingly endless hours of work during the day, it’s time for a fatigue check-up. Here are five acidic fatigue factors you might want to consider:

Acidic Fatigue Factor #1: Acid Blood or Anemia or I Eat Too Much Sugar and Animal Protein Dis-Ease.

You may be bleeding internally and not know it – bleeding ulcers, for instance, may be slowly dragging you down. Kidney dis-ease can also be the result of acidic blood or anemia. In women, acid caused fibroid tumors or acid uterine polyps can be the culprit. Blood loss can lead to a deficiency of hemoglobin, the alkalizing protein in the blood that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. The end result when your organs and tissues don’t get enough alkalizing oxygen is fatigue. Other tell-tale acidic symptoms are irritability, dizziness, and feeling cold. A simple live blood test can show acidic blood anemia, and fatigue or Stage 1 acidosis begins to diminish after only a month of alkalizing and energizing with the pH Miracle Lifestyle and Diet.

Acidic Fatigue Factor #2: Hypothyroidism or I Eat Too Much Crap Dis-ese.

If you are depressed, sluggish, and generally run-down, you may have an under-active acidic thyroid due to an acidic lifestyle and diet. The thyroid is a tiny gland with a big job; it sits at the base of your neck and regulates the speed at which your whole body operates and manages its alkaline design and acidic functions. While hypothyroidism affects both men and women, by age sixty, 17 percent of all women will have a thyroid disorder and not know it, according to the American Thyroid Foundation. A live and dried blood test can show it, and an alkaline lifestyle and diet can chase fatigue and an under-active acidic thyroid away.

Fatigue Factor #3: Caffeine Acid Overload or I Drink Too Much Acid Dis-Ease.

The hard core acid caffeine is everywhere these days, from fancy coffee drinks to so-called “energy” drinks. Too much of a acid thing, though, can drag you down instead of giving you a boost. “In some patients, continued abuse results in fatigue,” says W. Stephen Pray, PhD, RPh. Cut out all acidic caffeine that is causing your fatigue, and keep in mind that caffeine is found in other highly acidic foods such as chocolate, black tea, green tea, energy drinks, and also in many medications.

Fatigue Factor #4: Food Allergies or I Eat and Drink Acid Dis-Ease,

Acidic food allergies or intolerances can cause acidic symptoms from headaches to hives, but the first symptom is often drowsiness or fatigue within ten to thirty minutes of digesting the acidic food or drink. Common offenders are milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheese, high fructose corn syrup, MSG, shellfish, and all forms of sugar. If you suspect an acidic food or drink intolerance, try an “acid elimination diet” that cuts out all acidic foods and drinks for a week or so. You will find that you will no longer have food allergies. Continued digesting of an acidic food or drink your body can’t tolerate can lead not only to chronic fatigue but other health problems as well.

Fatigue Factor #5: Sleep Apnea or I Am Full of Acid Dis-Ease.

You may only think you’re getting six to eight hours of sleep. You may actually stop breathing many times during the night, which awakens you just long enough to disturb your sleep, usually without your being aware of it. If you sleep alone, your only clue that you may have sleep apnea is chronic acid fatigue. If you share a bed with someone, snoring is also an acidic symptom. (They’ll let you know!) A sleep clinic can diagnose sleep apnea, and an alkaline lifestyle and diet can often get you back on the road to restful nights. If you don't stop the acid lifestyle and diet, an increased risk of stroke or heart attack is down the road instead of an alkaline peaceful sleep.

All five factors are symptoms of the first stage of latent tissue acidosis – enervation – and can easily be resolved with an alkaline lifestyle and diet.

To learn more about an alkaline lifestyle and diet go to:
www.phmiracleliving.com and/or read The pH Miracle, The pH Miracle for Diabetes and The pH Miracle for Weight Loss by Dr. Robert and Shelley Young.