Fighting Fatigue Guide

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So you are in your 50s. You feel old. You think your mental power is deteriorating. You have become forgetful. Fatigue easily overcomes you. You are always 100% stressed out, resulting to your weakening memory and ability to keep up with appointments and demands of daily living.

Don’t lose heart. Studies reveal that brainpower can be maintained or even improved with regular mental work. Just like a knife, the brain needs constant sharpening to keep it quick, pointed and functional.

Constantly work your brain out by reading, solving puzzles or practicing memory tricks to keep it agile and alert. A responsive brain lessens the impact of stress because your coping ability is enhanced and improved.

Fatigue is often detected from people ages 40-49 according to statistics from the Public Education survey. The study was sponsored by Prohealth in an attempt to diagnose what is really the current status of the ME/CFS situation all around the United States. The study is spearheaded by Lili Chu, MD. She said that the information they have gathered in the form of statistics is the missing point they have been looking for in research literature. According to the same study conducted, stress and anxiety is more common among middle class individuals because they tend to over exert themselves in unrealistic time patterns.

When you’re tired, the last thing on your mind is exercise, but we assure you that its one of the first thing you need to relax. Mental strain needs to have a physical exhaust. The body needs to get rid of the mental toxin accumulated through sweating. Inability to do this resorts to sluggishness and a feeling of constant tardiness resorting to fatigue. Always make time for exercise, if your body is in good shape, you’d soon find your mental and psychological being getting better too. We recommend you turn to sports that are most applicable to your body type.

That’s what the statistics are showing, for adults who are suffering a severe form of fatigue that it leads to more health problems. Cases of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, has sufferers experiencing extreme fatigue, the causes of which are still unkown or yet to be determined. The figures may be low, but for a working class family, having a member with the said disorder can be economically disastrous in today’s recession wrecked world. Most sufferers have undergone several evaluations and even medical exams with no finite result to explain their problem or the possible causes. Some cases can be addressed with proper lifestyle adjustments but severe ones can lead to more dangerous diseases such as diabetes if it isn’t being caused by that very disease in the first place.

Teens are known for their pent-up energy and the nuisance a sudden release of such hidden traits pose. But little is known about sleep disorders for they are not always detected in hospitals when they do come to visit due to any of their antics. As it is, most teens with sleep disorders are not identified to have sleep disorders even in hospitals, due to the apparent lack of knowledge on how to detect such disorders. Determining the existence of some sleeping disorder is simply not on the minds of doctors and ER physicians which may give clues to the reasons behind many a grave injuries these energetic and young folks tend to get.

Fatigue and age almost come hand in hand and understanding how we human beings are able to determine the physical condition of others is indeed something to interested in. Being social creatures of habit, we tend to unconsciously gauge the age and stress a person is going through using the face which is the main expression organs for human beings. The face has the ability to show emotion even with that person not knowing of it, meaning we show out emotions without meaning to in the most unconventional way. Listening to a speech, a droopy look means lack or interest or boredom, and a raised brow may be sign of skepticism. The lines around the eyes are some of the most indicative of stress and fatigue even with all the cosmetic procedures we do to our faces.

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This is a condition that describes fatigue inside and out for health workers and the likes who make a living caring for dying people. A mix of psychology and other stresses, it can indeed be debilitating in it’s own right for it has life changing effects. Most doctors and health workers will say they leave their work in the workplace yet that can be farthest from the truth for emotions whether on the job and at home if combined can result in such a disabling type of fatigue.

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Doctors have found that working hard while fatigued may be a good sign of strength but may have a direct effect on the body’s cardiovascular system leading to disease. Extreme fatigue can damage the parts of the body that supply and distributes blood to the many parts of the body so ample rest is needed before such physical activity.

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Recent studies have shown that women are more likely to suffer from chronic pain and fatigue than men due to a simple fact, testosterone. As it turns out, the hormone has a protective effect on muscles of men when it is fatigued thus lessening the damage that can result in chronic pain. The mechanism that results in fatigue has a signal gene that is somewhat blocked by the testosterone limiting its effect to protect the muscle. Women have testosterone in their body’s but at lower concentrations which makes them suffer more from chronic pain and stress. New studies in effectively mimicking the effects of the hormone in women is underway to help relieve their pains lessening the impact on their overall health. The research has also found a tangible link seen between the working muscle and the presence of the said protective mechanism.

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We all experience fatigue from time to time; for some it is almost a daily struggle. It can be a serious drag on your mood and your ability to do your task.

Fatigue is simply a mental or physical state of exhaustion. It is a process that slows down the body at the end of the day and prepares us for sleep, or protects overworked muscles. It is a negative force in our lives, an inconvenience or worst completely debilitating. We poorly understand it; we simply need to change our diets to help us keep up and not let fatigue from getting us down.

There are ways to fight off fatigue by changing our habits that goes unnoticed. One of the most likely things we forget is to drink plenty of water. We’ve all been told a thousand times, but a lot of us still don’t get enough. Mild dehydration is a common and often overlooked cause of fatigue. Dehydration can reduce blood flow to organs, slowing down your brain and you along with it. Drink about 8 glasses of water a day, and don’t wait until you’re thirsty. Eating breakfast is another way to refill our energy keeping lethargy at bay during the morning hours. This is especially true for kids, who have a higher metabolism and smaller energy reserves. Include carbohydrates at breakfast, whole grain bread with peanut butter, a piece of fruit and a glass of skim milk. Caffeinated beverages fight fatigue as well. It not only makes you feel more energized, it also increases alertness, reaction speed and ability to think clearly for up to three hours. At lunch Protein and carbs in combination is best be taken. It’s not your imagination: that drowsy, dopey feeling you get around 4pm is part of your brain’s natural daily rhythms. Food research recommends eating carbohydrates and protein in tandem at lunchtime fight the afternoon doldrums. Protein contains the amino acid tryptophan, precursor of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that promotes a calm, relaxed feeling, which helps to fight emotional fatigue. Eaten with protein, carbohydrates may boost the brain’s intake of tryptophan. Protein-rich foods also contain tyrosine, a precursor to neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, promoters of alertness, attention, and motivation. Even a single can of cola can improve vigilance-the ability to pay attention to a boring task. An iron-rich food enables blood to carry oxygen to the organs. Adequate oxygen the brain can function optimally, leading to mental acuity. Iron intake is not in general a problem for men, but many women have mild iron deficiency. If you suspect you’re not getting enough iron, boost your intake with foods like lean red meat, liver, spinach, apricots, seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils, iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and pasta, greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens, tofu chicken and turkey, nuts, egg yolks, dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes, dates and apricots.
While over eating and over seating is a big problem to many, instead of eating big meals try to eat five or six smaller meals. A full stomach draws blood to the belly and away from the brain, leaving you listless and dull. Smaller meals also help to keep insulin levels constant, avoiding fluctuations of energy and mood. Our needs vary consider your gender, body type and activity level. High-intensity exercisers need to get enough protein.