BHTV #12 – Tired? Combat Fatigue!




Being Healthy for Busy People show

Summary: Are you constantly complaining to your family, friends or co-workers about feeling tired and worn-out?  Do you have a hard time focusing or keeping your eyes open at work?  If so, you are not alone.  Feeling tired is one of the top 10 symptoms that people mention when visiting their doctor.  Everyone has felt fatigued at some point.  That’s normal.  It is the body signaling that it is time to rest or sleep.  But if you are persistently tired, then it could be due to an underlying medical problem or the result of a number of unhealthy lifestyle factors working in concert.<br> Fatigue is an issue for so many people, that I decided to tackle it today, so that at least a few people can get some relief. So, this episode’s goal is to help you find ways to boost your energy levels.<br> If you haven’t yet, please subscribe through <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=319927062">iTunes</a>.<br> Some of the references I used while researching this show were:  <a href="http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Fatigue_fighting_tips?OpenDocument">betterhealth.au</a> and <a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/fatigue">answers.com</a>.<br>