Are you suffering from Fatigue (Tiredness)? - Health

<p>Around one in five adults experience excessive tiredness (fatigue) in their day to day lives. Fatigue sometimes interfere with the ability to function well and affects both work and home life. There is therefore a great concern about 'chronic fatigue syndrome' (or sometimes referred to as Crohn's Disease). So what is 'chronic fatigue syndrome'? As a quick self-check, have you been suffering from fatigue/tiredness for at least the last six months? Have you felt muscle pain, weakness, lethargy, night sweating, drastic weight change, breathing difficulty, persistent thirst or had sleeping problems? In some cases even fever and swollen lymph nodes could be symptoms. It could be really frustrating living with these symptoms, as it is a 'non-specific' illness, and cause weariness, irritability and giving you a hard time to function properly at work.</p>

<p>So what can you do to help alleviate this condition yourself? Many people suffering from fatigue and tiredness are taking multi-vitamins and mineral supplements. These vitamins and minerals are needed for the body's many biological processes including mental alertness, digestion, resistance to infections etc. Some of the more important Vitamins are Vitamin E, A, B, K, D, Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium. Here are some brief explanations as to why each of these vitamins are important;Vitamin E: Anti-oxidant properties, helps prevent cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure. It also helps your skin complexion.Vitamin A: Help prevent heart disease and eye problems, good for the skin cells, helps with teeth and bone health, and also plays a big part in the body's immune system.Vitamin B: Actually, B complex including B1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12 - which helps fight fatigue and is vital for the formation of red blood vessels which are linked to the body's energy levels.Vitamin K: Good
for your bones, cell growth, and prevention of hardening arteries.Vitamin D: Essential for the absorbtion of Calcium in the body needed for bone health, also helps to prevent osteoporosis in women.Magnesium: essential for protein and bone formation, it also gives you energy, helps prevent muscle spasms.Calcium: bone and teeth developmentPotassium: helps with fluid balance in the body, nerve impulses, energy release.</p>

<p>Apart from a healthy diet with the proper vitamins and minerals, you are also encouraged to engage in an active lifestyle and exercise. Exercise help improving blood circulation and oxygenation of the blood. Other forms of help could be massage, aquatic therapy, chiropractic therapy, yoga, self hypnosis, tai chi and acupuncture. Even Psychotherapy has been proven to be helpful to sufferes of fatigue, it learns sufferers to cope with the symptoms. It is always strongly suggested that you see your physician first for a consultation and also seek their advice. Also see:
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