Fatigue - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What is fatigue?

Fatigue is defined as an ongoing feeling of tiredness, weakness or lack of energy. It is a nonspecific symptom that can be caused by many different underlying medical and psychological issues.

There are two main types of fatigue:

• Physical fatigue: results from demanding physical activity, exercise or labor and leads to muscular tiredness and feeling drained. This is a normal response and usually resolves with rest or decreased activity.
• Mental fatigue: also called brain fog, results from prolonged periods of cognitive activity and leads to decreased motivation, alertness or focus. This requires taking adequate breaks from mental tasks.

Some common causes of persistent feelings of fatigue include:

• Sleep problems like insomnia or sleep apnea
• Anemia or nutritional deficiencies iron, B12, etc.)
• Underlying illnesses (diabetes, thyroid disorders, heart disease)
• Medications blood pressure meds, allergy meds
• Mental health issues (depression, anxiety)
• Lifestyle factors like poor diet, overtraining, work stress, etc.

"Fatigue makes cowards of us all." - Vince Lombardi

If feelings of tiredness or exhaustion persist for more than 2 weeks and affected your work/social life, consult a doctor. Blood tests can check for underlying issues causing fatigue. Vitality Hormone Clinic also offers advanced hormone tests to uncover potential hormonal imbalances (low testosterone, estrogen dominance, adrenal fatigue) that could contribute to fatigue.

Some ways to help alleviate fatigue include:

• Getting enough quality sleep each night
• Having a balanced, nutritious diet
• Managing stress levels with yoga, meditation
• Setting realistic activity goals, taking breaks
• Treating any underlying physical/mental illness
• Taking targeted supplements like CoQ10, iron, B12

So in summary, fatigue tells your body that it needs to slow down and recover. Listen to these signals and implement fatigue-fighting lifestyle changes. Seek medical advice to uncover any issues. Vitality Hormone Clinic offers personalized treatment plans to optimize hormones and regain energy using the latest evidence-based protocols. Book an appointment today!.