Fatigue
Almost every one has to
work long hours on certain occasions, sacrificing rest and
sleep. This may cause temporary fatigue.
Symptoms:
Fatigue refers to a feeling of tiredness or weariness. It can be
temporary or chronic. This condition can be remedied by adequate
rest. Chronic or continuous fatigue is ,however, a serious
problem which requires a comprehensive plan of treatment.Root cause:
A specific character trait, compulsiveness, can lead to
continuous fatigue. Many persons constantly feel that they
cannot take rest until they finish everything that needs to be
done at one time. Thease persons are usually tense and cannot
relax unless they complete the whole job, no matter hotwired
they may be .
The main cause of fatigue
is lowered vitality or lack of energy due to wrong feeding
habits. The habitual use of refined foods such as white sugar,
refined cereals, white flour products and processed food have
very bad effects on the process in general. Certain physical and
mental condition also creates fatigue. These include anemia,
intestinal worms, low blood pressure, and low blood sugar any
kind of infection in the body , liver damage, allergy to foods
and drugs, insomnia mental tension, and unresolved emotional
problem.
Healing Option
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Herbs
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The patient
suffering from fatigue should eat nutritious foods,
which supply energy to the body. Cereal seeds in
their natural state relieve fatigue and provide
energy. These cereal seeds are corn seeds, wheat
seeds, rye seeds, maize seeds.
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Vitamin B
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Dates
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Lemon balm
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Ayurvedic Supplements
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Diet
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Nutritional measures are most
vital in the treatment of fatigue. Studies reveal
that people who eat snacks in between meals suffer
less from fatigue and nervousness, think more
clearly, and are more efficient than those who eat
only three meal daily .These snacks should consists
of fresh or dried fruits, fresh fruit or vegetable
Juices, raw vegetables, or small sandwiches of whole
gram bread. These snacks should be light and less
food should be consumed at regular meals .The snacks
should also be taken at specified timing such as 11
am, 4 p.m.
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Lifestyle
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Chronic fatigue
caused by poor circulation can be remedied by daily
physical exercise. It will help relieve tension,
bring a degree of freshness, renew energy, and
induce sleep. Massage cold applications increasing
in degree gradually or alternate hot and cold baths,
stimulate the muscles to renewed activity, thereby
relieving fatigue.
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Yoga
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