Everybody from time to time has felt tired after a long day or a long week. Usually after a nice rest, that feeling goes away. Few of us thought, feel that way, day in and day out. Few of us cannot get rid of that tired or fatigue feeling no matter what we swimmingly try to do. There are certain things that can be done sometimes to remedy the situation! Let’s look into some of the reason that create this feeling.
Types of fatigue or feeling tired
There are 2 types of fatigue: emotional and physical. Emotional fatigue is when the mind is tired. This is usually associated with stress in our every day life like, having to meet multiple deadlines at work or worrying about finances or dealing with the unexpected death of someone we love. Physical fatigue happens when you spend the day working really hard doing physical activities and at the end of the day you absolutely exhausted. Both types of tiredness can cause you to feel lethargic. And they both require rest and relaxation.
How do you know which applies to you?
So how do you know which applies to you, after all for the most part we do a lot of different physical activities throughout the day and for the most part we have some level of stress in our lives. How do you know what type of tired you’re experiencing? Here is the test. If you wake up tired in the morning after at least a 7-8 hour sleep but start feeling better as the day goes on , you may be suffering from emotional fatigue. The reason for your fatigue may be in your head. If you wake up in the morning energized and ready to go, but you start to lose your spark as the afternoon appears, you’re probably dealing with a physical problem.
Here are some of the reasons for emotional fatigue:
- You have a lot of stress in your life.
- You are doing too much. The day is filled with constant activity and people or situations demand all your time and attention.
- You are bored. Sometimes if we do not do enough we get tired due to being bored.
- Some mental condition such as being depressed or being lonely causes being tired.
Here are some of the reasons for physical fatigue:
- Not sleeping enough. As simple as that. Some people only need 6-7 hours of sleep every day to feel rested and refreshed, but other need 9-10 or anything in between. You need to determine how much sleep does your body require to feel rested.
- Not eating well. If you do not have a balanced diet or skip meals, or not providing enough nutrients to your body, then you will feel tired.
- Not drinking enough water.
- Not exercising.
- Toxins. Your body if full of toxins and you need to detoxify.
- Have taken a lot of antibiotics which have harmed a lot of beneficial organisms like flora.
Ongoing fatigue could be a symptom of a disease like:
- anemia
- arthritis
- a slower-than-usual thyroid
- a sleep disorder
- cancer
- chronic fatigue syndrome
- diabetes
- heart disease
If you feel fatigue for a while or have severe symptoms you should see your doctor. For less severe cases, try some of the following products.
Natural Remedies
A good diet goes a long way to help. Include more fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, and nuts in your diet. Eat less red meat and more white fish. Avoid energy robbers like sugar, fats, alcohol, caffeine, white flour products and highly processed foods. Get regular exercise and adequate rest. If you are overweight, lose some weight.
If fatigue is persistent, consult your health care provider to determine whether some underlying health problems may be the cause.
Essential Nutrients and Herbs to Take:
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Bee Pollen - Bee pollen is a powder like material that is produced by the anthers of flowering plants and gathered by bees. It is useful for combating fatigue. Many athletes use it for extra energy. Take few granules daily for 3 days, then slowly increase to 2 tsp daily.
Caution: It may cause an allergic reaction to a very small percentage (0.05% estimated) of the population. Discontinue using if rash, wheezing, discomfort, or other symptoms occur! |
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Vitamin A - Beta Carotene-Beta Carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body, mainly the liver. Vitamin A helps in many different areas like night blindness and other eye problems, some skin disorders such as acne. It enhances immunity, protects against polution and cancer formation. Dificiency of vitamin A can cause fatique, insomnia, sinusitis and frequent cols!
Take 25,000 IU daily. |
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Vitamin B Complex - B vitamins help to maintain the health for the nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver. B-complex vitamins are coenzymes involved in energy production and may be useful in alleviating depression or anxiety.
Take 100 mg 3 times a day with meals. |
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Brewer’s Yeast - Great source of many vitamins and minerals whose deficiencies have been associated with lack of energy and fatigue.
Start with 1 tsp daily and work up to 2 tbsp daily over a 2 -week period. |
Helpful Nutrients and Herbs to Take:
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Vitamin C- Take 3,000 to 5,000 mg daily. Spread out to 3 times a day after eating. Reduce this dosage if diarrhea occurs. Vitamin C is great for supporting the immune system and stress. |
Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.
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What is the Flu?
Influenza is more commonly called the flu, is an acute viral infection in the upper respiratory tract. The difference between the common cold, and the flu are that a cold is usually restricted to the chest, neck and head, and come on slow. While the flu on the other hand strikes fast, and causes symptoms all over the body.
Who Gets the Flu?
There are three classifications for the influenza virus, A, B, and C. A, is the most common virus, which usually occurs in the late fall r early winter. School children account for the highest population who get the flu. This is because of the highly contaminated areas at school which the children come in contact with.
What are the Symptoms of the Flu?
Symptoms of the flu usually appear within forty eight hours after exposure to the virus. The most common symptoms are; sore throat, dry cough, fever, muscle, and joint aches, fatigue, and weakness. Less common symptoms are; sneezing, runny nose, insomnia, swollen glands in the neck, and depression.
What are the Root Causes of the Flu?
If your immune system is taxed you are more likely to get the flu. This would be caused by a number of factor such as; stress, a poor diet, lack of sleep, or another illness. Contact with the influenza virus is the cause of the flu.
Natural Remedies.
Even if you have lost your appetite, you want to do your best to keep eating. It is a good idea to stick to soups, and give your body a break from digestion. Eat as much fruit, and vegetables as possible.
Increase your consumption of garlic, ginger, and onions. Sip on hot water with lemon, cinnamon, and honey. Avoid sugary, refined products, as these foods tax your immune system for hours after you consume them.
If you are just starting to feel some symptoms of the flu coming on start the remedies below as soon as possible, and you may be able to divert the virus from manifesting into the full blown flu. I have done it many times myself, and it works.
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Lomatium Dissectum- Take 2 to 4 ml in liquid form four times a day. Lomatium is known for it’s strong anti-viral effects. It has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy for the flu. |
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Reishi Mushroom - Take as directed. Reishi mushroom boosts your immune system and also is an adaptogen, which will give you a much needed boost of energy. |
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Echinacea and Goldenseal Combination- Take 400 mg in a capsule form four times a day. Both of these herbs increase immune function, and Echinacea has potent anti-viral properties. |
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Vitamin C- Take 1,000 to 2,000 mg three to four times a day. Reduce this dosage if diarrhea occurs. Vitamin C is great for supporting the immune system. |
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Oregano Oil - Take this in a capsule form, as it doesn’t take very good. Take 500 mg four times a day, or as directed on the label. Oregano has incredible anti-viral properties. |
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Ginger- Take 500 mg four times a day. Ginger will help with a sore throat, and also a fever. |
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Traditional Medicinals “Throat Coat Tea”- Brew as directed, and leave your tea-bag in the cup as long as possible. This tea is excellent for soothing a sore throat. I usually just leave mine in, this allows the herbs to steep really well. Sip this tea as needed. It is the best sore throat remedy I have found, and is used quite often by professional singers. Throat coat contains licorice and slippery elm which coat the throat and soothe inflammation. This tea is very sweet tasting. |
*Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements, and also read the warning labels on each product, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Also read the labels carefully when giving your child any natural supplement, to ensure that it is safe to give a child.
