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’t seem like much but if you’ve developed a caffeine sensitivity, that can be quite a lot.Instead reach for alternatives, such as <a href="https://shop.wholeearthfoods.com/products/whole-earth-organic-nocaf-100-g">‘Whole Earth No Caf’,</a> which has 0% caffeine as it’s made of barley and chicory instead of your usual coffee bean. Suitable for vegans this coffee alternative has a rich coffee aroma and tastes amazingly like coffee.Whilst we’re on the topic of cutting out caffeine from our diets, try also switching to caffeine free soft drinks. Most brands have a caffeine free alternative and who knows, it might do you the world of good.Try it for yourself, and just see how much better you feel.<h1 id="f955">2) Iron supplements</h1>Most people that need to take iron tablets have been prescribed them by their doctor. In most cases these people have an iron deficiency. Symptoms of iron deficiency can be fatigue, weakness, dizziness and difficulty concentrating and there are many causes for this.Again, if you think you may have an iron deficiency then make an appointment with your doctor to see if they can run some blood tests.For me, I don’t have enough loss of iron from my blood to be prescribed any medication from my doctor, but the effects it has on me physically, is still unnerving. This is why I take over the counter iron supplements.In the UK, there are iron supplements from <a href="https://www.vitabiotics.com/products/feroglobin-capsules?variant=29079594991685&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm42EovmN6gIV2evtCh3y9wXSEAQYAiABEgKbfvD_BwE">Vitabiotics</a> called Feroglobin, which are slow releasing iron capsules for ‘Easier tolerance and absorption’. The Capsules also include folic acid and Vitamin B12 and the packaging also details that it, ‘contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.’These are in my personal experience, the best thing I’ve used to date but of course everyone is different so I can’t of course guarantee that these will help you. For myself however, my partner notices immediately, when I’ve not taken my supplements.<h1 id="3a1c">3) Drink more water</h1>The cause of your fatigue could very well be down to you being dehydrated. Being dehydrated can cause your blood pressure to drop which means a decrease of the amount of blood flow to the brain.Staying hydrated is an important health benefit for many reasons. We can survive weeks without food but only days wi

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thout liquids, that should highlight just how much our bodies need to be hydrated.A survey of 300 GPs found one in five patients go to the doctor with symptoms — such as tiredness — that can be caused by not drinking enough.And just four per cent of the doctors said they believed patients were aware of how much water they should be drinking each day.

www.dailymail.co.uk<h1 id="4728">4) Exercise</h1>When we exercise, we are boosting our endorphins. We are promoting increased levels of oxygen in our blood which gives us that energy we so crave.I’m not talking about running marathons here. Even the smallest amount of activity can help give you that oomph you need. Try just taking a 15 minute walk every day to see the benefits.You should also look to increase your daily intake of exercise at a weekly rate to fully feel the benefit.“Those with chronic fatigue have a tougher time. It’s really critical to find exercises that they can keep doing and not succumb to their fatigue.It’s a slow process to get into a workout. And the goal is to increase how much you do based upon things like intensity and frequency. You want to increase intensity and frequency by about 10 percent every week.”
Robert Gotlin, DO, director of sports rehabilitation at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City | www.everydayhealth.com<h1 id="3f99">5) Sleep!</h1>Some people don’t have the full recommended hours of sleep they require to function well the next day. Having less sleep stops you from feeling alert and leads to that overwhelming feeling of confusion.If you find it difficult to sleep at times, try avoiding those hard to resist cat naps. Also, aim to sleep at the same time every night and set an alarm in the morning so that you can also wake up at the same time. Try and include a wind down routine before you sleep so that you can encourage yourself to relax. There’s nothing worse than trying to sleep when you feel like you need to complete 101+ things first.Poor sleep, particularly when it occurs for a long time, can also lead to fatigue. Officials recommend that adults get 7–8 hours of sleep each night. According to some research, however, around 1 in 3 people in the United States say that they do not get enough sleep. — www.medicalnewstoday.com (Medically reviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, Ph.D., R.N., CRNA — Written by Yvette Brazier — Updated on June 4, 2020)</article></body>

5 Ways to Beat Fatigue

Is it bed time yet?

That constant feeling of tiredness can truly be a nightmare. It can be physically and mentally draining. Depending on the duties that lay ahead, it can sometimes feel like hitting a brick wall that stops you from finishing tasks.

I’ve personally been tackling those drowsy demons for some time. I’ve even had wasted trips to doctors to see if there were any underlying illnesses. Disappointingly, there is never anything that my general practitioner can find but that doesn’t stop that over whelming feeling of fatigue from drowning me.

Trying to explain how fatigue can be so daunting for someone, is quite difficult so I shall try my best.

Imagine dozing off for the recommended hours of sleep, only to faint sleep as soon as your eyes open. Imagine feeling the need to wake up but not physically have the strength to open your eyelids. Imagine, waking up and having internal shakes spread across your body. Imagine not being able to concentrate on what people are saying. Imagine having to read the same line of text more than 3 times before really understanding the words. Imagine waking up and not having any indication as to whether you’re still sleeping or not.

Basically what I’m trying to say is, fatigue is a cruel syndrome that can truly impact a person’s day to day life.

Now, if you have ever experienced fatigue as bad as this, then I will always recommend speaking to your doctor to see if they can do any further testing. If like me, you’ve been to a doctor and your still at you’re wits end, then continue reading, as I delve into the many ways that I have overcome this awful phase in my personal life.

1) Cut out the Caffeine

When your body feels like its lacking energy, the first thing you’re going to want to do is reach for a quick energy source to boost your enthusiasm. A cup of coffee on your way to work as you try and wake up, could be the very thing that’s causing you to feel so lethargic.

You can always switch to decaf of course but remember that only 97% of caffeine is removed from decaf coffee. 3% of caffeine doesn’t seem like much but if you’ve developed a caffeine sensitivity, that can be quite a lot.

Instead reach for alternatives, such as ‘Whole Earth No Caf’, which has 0% caffeine as it’s made of barley and chicory instead of your usual coffee bean. Suitable for vegans this coffee alternative has a rich coffee aroma and tastes amazingly like coffee.

Whilst we’re on the topic of cutting out caffeine from our diets, try also switching to caffeine free soft drinks. Most brands have a caffeine free alternative and who knows, it might do you the world of good.

Try it for yourself, and just see how much better you feel.

2) Iron supplements

Most people that need to take iron tablets have been prescribed them by their doctor. In most cases these people have an iron deficiency. Symptoms of iron deficiency can be fatigue, weakness, dizziness and difficulty concentrating and there are many causes for this.

Again, if you think you may have an iron deficiency then make an appointment with your doctor to see if they can run some blood tests.

For me, I don’t have enough loss of iron from my blood to be prescribed any medication from my doctor, but the effects it has on me physically, is still unnerving. This is why I take over the counter iron supplements.

In the UK, there are iron supplements from Vitabiotics called Feroglobin, which are slow releasing iron capsules for ‘Easier tolerance and absorption’. The Capsules also include folic acid and Vitamin B12 and the packaging also details that it, ‘contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.’

These are in my personal experience, the best thing I’ve used to date but of course everyone is different so I can’t of course guarantee that these will help you. For myself however, my partner notices immediately, when I’ve not taken my supplements.

3) Drink more water

The cause of your fatigue could very well be down to you being dehydrated. Being dehydrated can cause your blood pressure to drop which means a decrease of the amount of blood flow to the brain.

Staying hydrated is an important health benefit for many reasons. We can survive weeks without food but only days without liquids, that should highlight just how much our bodies need to be hydrated.

A survey of 300 GPs found one in five patients go to the doctor with symptoms — such as tiredness — that can be caused by not drinking enough.

And just four per cent of the doctors said they believed patients were aware of how much water they should be drinking each day. - www.dailymail.co.uk

4) Exercise

When we exercise, we are boosting our endorphins. We are promoting increased levels of oxygen in our blood which gives us that energy we so crave.

I’m not talking about running marathons here. Even the smallest amount of activity can help give you that oomph you need. Try just taking a 15 minute walk every day to see the benefits.

You should also look to increase your daily intake of exercise at a weekly rate to fully feel the benefit.

“Those with chronic fatigue have a tougher time. It’s really critical to find exercises that they can keep doing and not succumb to their fatigue.

It’s a slow process to get into a workout. And the goal is to increase how much you do based upon things like intensity and frequency. You want to increase intensity and frequency by about 10 percent every week.” - Robert Gotlin, DO, director of sports rehabilitation at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City | www.everydayhealth.com

5) Sleep!

Some people don’t have the full recommended hours of sleep they require to function well the next day. Having less sleep stops you from feeling alert and leads to that overwhelming feeling of confusion.

If you find it difficult to sleep at times, try avoiding those hard to resist cat naps. Also, aim to sleep at the same time every night and set an alarm in the morning so that you can also wake up at the same time. Try and include a wind down routine before you sleep so that you can encourage yourself to relax. There’s nothing worse than trying to sleep when you feel like you need to complete 101+ things first.

Poor sleep, particularly when it occurs for a long time, can also lead to fatigue. Officials recommend that adults get 7–8 hours of sleep each night. According to some research, however, around 1 in 3 people in the United States say that they do not get enough sleep. — www.medicalnewstoday.com (Medically reviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, Ph.D., R.N., CRNA — Written by Yvette Brazier — Updated on June 4, 2020)