Fatigue, we all suffer from it, we all hypothesize about why we suffer from it – but lets deep dive into root causes of fatigue.
What is Fatigue?
Fatigue: a feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work or exercise – Source
“Usually because of hard work?” I think in 2022 we attribute the feeling of fatigue to many things, including hard work of course; but certainly not limited to just that.
For example, lack of good sleep can make someone feel fatigued through the day. A poor diet and low energy levels can leave us feeling fatigued too. Lets break that down even further.
How to cure Fatigue?
What can we (or should we) consume to ensure our diet does not contribute to us feeling fatigued?
Well, let’s look at what our bodies need to stay healthy, alert and awake and work backwards from that to see what foods and drinks will help us kick the fatigue to the curb!
What can we do each day to contribute towards feeling alert and awake on a daily basis?
A Good night’s sleep
This is something many people struggle to get. Whether it’s a your mind going for a walk as soon as your head hits the pillow, or just restlessness – 1 in 3 adults do not get a good regular nights sleep.
However, if you can sort your sleeping out you will find yourself feeling much less lethargic during the day.
Ensure you take regular breaks in nature
In Japan they practise “forest bathing” which is actually prescribed by doctors to combat stress etc. You also get the other benefits from being outside, vitamin D from the sun, fresh air and exercise.
Lower stress levels allow you to think clearer, make better decisions and live happier.
Don’t eat bad food
I originally called this section “eat good food” but I actually think its more important to highlight why we shouldnt eat bad food, instead. Bad food doesn’t contain good nutrients, its often processed, full of preservatives to make it last longer on the shelf and can contain alarming levels of sugar and other stuff to make it taste amazing.
Whereas good food can assist you in consuming all the required “things” you need each day to be at your best, bad food doesn’t just restrict your intake of these good “things” – it can also create other issues and cause other “markers” to suffer.
And last but by no means least..
Supplements
Trying to live a perfect existence is so difficult. We are surrounded by fast food & convenience, we are made to feel like we have to live our lives at 100mph and we say things like;
“Ahhh, I havent got time to eat properly..”
“Nah, I’ll just grab something on-the-go”
As like I mentioned earlier, this “Grab and go” way of eating means the food is usually over-processed so it lasts longer, often cooked or prepared hours/days prior to you eating it. You are not going to be OK if you eat these kind of foods on a regular basis.
So, what can we do in this fast-paced demanding world we live in, to ensure we are consuming the right stuff so we have the best shot of starting every day at your baseline?
Taking supplements is one of the best ways to ensure you are living nutritionally complete.
But what are the best supplements to take on a daily basis to ensure we are giving ourselves the best shot each day?
Thats for another blog post….. 🙂
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