Fatigue - Hormone Harmony Clinic

What is fatigue?

Fatigue is defined as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and feeling of exhaustion. It can be brought on by prolonged mental or physical activity, lack of sleep, or medical conditions.

Common Causes

• Overexertion - physically overdoing activities and exercise can drain the body's energy stores.
• Poor sleep habits - not getting enough quality sleep prevents the body from fully recharging.
• Stress - excessive worrying, anxiety, and other stressors wear the body down.
• Medical conditions - issues like anemia, depression, cancer, heart disease, etc. can all induce fatigue.
• Poor diet - lack of essential nutrients reduces energy levels.

Fatigue can negatively impact people's quality of life and ability to function. It's crucial to identify and address the root causes.

While fatigue has many causes, I believe it can often be eased through natural means like:

• Adequate rest and quality sleep
• Balanced, nutritious diet
• Stress-relieving practices like yoga and meditation
• Energy-boosting supplements

Now back to discussing general fatigue causes and coping tips...

Effects of Fatigue

When fatigue sets in, it can...

• Reduce motivation and ability to focus
• Affect work/school performance
• Increase risk of accidents/injuries
• Worsen mood and foster feelings of "brain fog"
• Weaken the immune system

So in essence, uncontrolled and chronic fatigue negatively impacts nearly every system in the body and aspect of life.

Tips for Relieving Fatigue

If you feel constantly exhausted, be proactive and try:

• Creating set sleeping and waking times
• Taking short daytime naps (limit to 30 mins)
• Adding more fruits and vegetables into your meals
• Starting each day with light exercise like walking or yoga
• Practicing deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness
• Cutting back on caffeine and alcohol

Learning to listen your body, identify fatigue triggers, and institute both lifestyle changes and coping mechanisms can help you better manage fatigue. Support from professionals at clinics like Hormone Harmony Clinic can also help you get to the root causes and find personalized solutions.