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Fatigue 

Do you leap out of bed ready to face the day ahead, taking all that life throws at you in your stride?  No?  Well you’re not alone - ask anyone you know and they’re likely to tell you that at some stage of their life they’ve felt tired, really tired and had to drag themselves out of bed each morning, only to stagger through the day and then collapse on the couch at the end of it.  

Some common symptoms of fatigue include: 

  • Lack of motivation
  • Lowered immunity – frequent colds or infections
  • Muscle aches and joint pain
  • Poor memory and concentration
  • Neurological complaints such as irritability, depression and headaches
  • Changes in appetite

It may seem that fatigue is just a symptom of a modern busy lifestyle, but this doesn’t have to be the case.  Lack of quality sleep and high stress levels (which often occur together) are one obvious cause of fatigue but thankfully there are a number of natural treatments available to help you manage stress and promote restful sleep.  Other possible underlying causes that should be investigated include: 

  • Nutritional deficiencies, particularly of iron, B vitamins and magnesium
  • Low thyroid function
  • Low adrenal gland function – this is worsened by the use of stimulants such as caffeine and sugar
  • Chronic infection – such as Epstein Barr Virus or candida
  • Low blood sugar levels
  • Allergies – food or environmental

I offer a comprehensive appraisal of your current health concerns and can arrange for hair allergy and mineral status testing.  I also use live blood analysis which can be a useful indicator of iron status, immune health and current bacterial or viral infections. 

Submitted At: 6 December 2009 12:39pm | Last Modified At: 6 December 2009 2:01pm
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Previously a naturopathic clinic under the name Blooming Natural health I continue to focus on fertility and women's health now using yoga as a primary medium, backed up with naturopathy, herbal medicine and nutrition. You can now find me at www.nzyogamama.com or www.facebook.com/nzyogamama

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