Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Fatigue Remedies

12 Keys for Fighting Fatigue:
  1. Blood sugar stabilization - Keep your blood sugar stable; focus on complex carbohydrates and protein for each meal.
  2. Sleep - get seven hours of continuous sleep most nights.
  3. Aerobic exercise - get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise six days per week.
  4. Nap - Take a 15 minute cat nap in the middle of the day
  5. Vitamin D - get your levels checked; start supplements if deficient. Goal should be 52 ng/mL to optimize benefits.
  6. Vitamin B Complex - B vitamins participate in many metabolic processes and assist in processes of carbohydrates into sources of energy.
  7. Magnesium - Supplement low magnesium levels.
  8. Ginseng has long been used to increase energy levels - Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) are used for stimulant and adaptogenic (stress-protective) properties, respectively
  9. Thyroid - How is your thyroid functioning? Ask your health care provider to check TSH, FT4, and FT3.
  10. Passion - Identify one of your old passions. Whether it is gardening, painting or reading, spend 2 hours twice per week dedicated to exercising your passion.
  11. Kindness - Be kind to others. Negative behavior and troubling thoughts consume energy.
  12. Just say, "no". Avoid over-obligating your time. Instead, spend some alone-time to recharge your batteries.