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Tired all the time? Make some changes

Posted on Jul 22nd 2008 9:08PM by Martha Edwards

Filed Under: Healthy Habits, Diet & Weight Loss, Motivation

Constantly tired? Join the club. It seems like everyone these days is walking around in a permanent haze of fatigue. Blame it on our crazy schedules, our myriad of commitments. But whatever the case, the fact of the matter is that it's affecting our health.

What can you do? The first step is figuring out where your sleep deficit is coming from. According to this article from Prevention Magazine, you should take two or three weeks to adjust your lifestyle and figure out if your fatigue is the result of your own habits or something deeper. Cut back on caffeine and alcohol, go to bed earlier, scale back your social calendar, get more exercise and eat better. And If none of the above help you feel less tired? Check out Prevention for some common causes of fatigue.

How do you prevent the yawns?

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Yuri | EatingforEnergy.ca 7-22-2008 @ 9:50PM

If you want more energy, then look at what you're eating!

Too many people opt for the quick fixes such as coffee or other stimulants to stay awake while depending on sleeping aids to fall asleep.

I guarantee that if you remove stimulants, wheat, dairy, and "dead foods" from your diet, and include more raw fruits, vegetables, and water into your diet, you will feel like a completely new and energized person.

Don't take it from me. See what thousands of others have said....

Yuri
http://www.EatingforEnergy.ca

Driven 7-23-2008 @ 10:35AM

Its important to note, that if you're already doing these things and still tired & fatigued after what should be a good night's rest, you may want to do a sleep study and find out if you have a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea.