Fatigue or low energy levels is one of the most common reasons why people seek health advice from professionals.
Fatigue can be caused by numerous different health problems including:
- Iron deficiency
- Insomnia
- Adrenal exhaustion
- Inadequate nutritional intake
- Depression
- Thyroid problems
- Other systemic disease
Determining what is causing fatigue is important before any treatment is started and may require some blood tests.
The most common cause of fatigue is
Adrenal Exhaustion due to chronic physical, mental or emotional stress. The effects of stress are best understood when viewed on the human function curve which demonstrates how people's efficiency increases during periods of stress. However if stress continues unabated the person passes what is known as the "hump" and efficiency begins to decline, resulting in anxiety, disturbed sleep, mood swings, depression, and eventually results in ill health and exhaustion.
Reducing stress levels and increasing energy levels are the main aim of treatment of adrenal exhaustion. There are effective herbal and nutritional medicines which can increase your energy levels and help you recover from exhaustion quickly. Herbal medicines used to treat exhaustion also boost your immune system and help reduce the negative effects of prolonged stress.
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