Low Energy
Feeling tired and without energy?
It’s natural to become tired after a day of work or physical or mental activity, and you should feel better after a good night’s sleep. But if you’re still tired in the morning, or feel tired all the time, it’s time to consider what else might be causing your symptoms. So what’s the difference between tiredness, fatigue and chronic fatigue?
- TIREDNESS is usually relieved by rest and sleep
- FATIGUE can be considered as a daily lack of energy, or unusual or excessive whole-body tiredness not relieved by rest or sleep
- CHRONIC FATIGUE can be defined as extreme and/or persistent fatigue, difficulty managing daily life, and is diagnosed by a doctor
and/or persistent fatigue, difficulty managing daily life, and is diagnosed by a doctor
Common Symptoms
- Feeling sleepy
- Brain fog
- Headaches & dizziness
- Weak, sore or achy muscles
- Irritability & anxiety
- Poor blood sugar control
Common Causes
- Inadequate and/or insufficient sleep
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Anaemia
- Thyroid, adrenal or sex hormone imbalances
Top Tips To Feel Better
Eat Protein with every meal for blood sugar balance which will help with the symptoms and combat that afternoon slump.
Minimise caffeine, sugar and refined carbs (yes, sorry we know that’s all your guilty pleasures!)
If your tiredness isn’t fixed by a few good night’s sleep and a better diet, it might be time to see your GP and ask them to conduct blood tests to check for possible anaemia or thyroid dysfunction.
