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Life Fit Chat with Laura Lewis: Are you tired all the time?

Posted: Apr 3rd 2008 6:00AM by Laura Lewis
Filed under: Life Fit Chat with Laura Lewis

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Do you feel exhausted morning, noon and night? Do you find yourself hitting the snooze alarm until your honey literally kicks you out of bed? Maybe you require three cups of coffee before you can even begin to think about starting your day. If this sounds like you, you may have an under-active thyroid--a condition known as hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a very common disease in both women and men. If you have an under-active thyroid, you may feel like you are always exhausted, and you probably have a hard time managing your ideal weight.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. The thyroid is responsible for making hormones that control the way the body uses energy. Our thyroid controls our metabolism, and has a direct impact on the functions of the heart, muscles, bones and cholesterol. If you think about the body as a car, the thyroid is the engine.

Hypothyroidism is a disease of the thyroid which occurs as a result of the underproduction of thyroid hormones. If our thyroid does not produce a sufficient amount of hormone, our bodies respond with fatigue, depression, weight gain, high cholesterol, and sometimes even heart failure.



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Tired? Or Depressed?

Posted: Sep 18th 2007 5:51PM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: Emotional Health

Being tired is a normal part of life -- we all can admit to feeling drained, exhausted, ready for bed even though it's only 7pm. But a lack of energy and too much sleep can be a sign of depression -- how do you know if exhaustion is normal or a sign of something deeper?

Glee Magazine has put together a great article on depression and exhaustion that you should check out if you're concerned about you energy levels or those of someone elses. One telltale sign that you might be depressed? If you wake up from a long sleep and still don't feel refreshed, something might be amiss.

Working toward exhaustion

Posted: May 25th 2007 10:57AM by Brian White
Filed under: Work/Home Balance

Like Maggie hit on earlier, many workers these days seem to be exhausted. Are working citizens being overworked, you say? Perhaps, but it should not be surprising. The amount of work to be done can be overwhelming, and it can lead to being exhausted.

With many workers and others being tethered to work through BlackBerries (I don't have one) and other portable devices, many of us never "leave" the office -- an unhealthy fact. When we're away from the office, we're still connected (that can be emotionally draining). When we're at work, we're overworked. Hence, injuries, stress and overwork ensue.

Think it will get better? With more companies competing on a global level, think again. It does take effort (oddly enough) to make sure you're not really "exhausted."

Exhausted? You're not alone

Posted: May 23rd 2007 4:37PM by Maggie Vink
Filed under: Healthy Habits

I have a 40+ hour work week at my day job, I write here in my off-time, and I'm a single mom. Can I just say it? I'm tired! With so much to do and so much on my mind, I often find it hard to sleep and I know that's not unusual.

Exhaustion is becoming an epidemic as more and more people work long hours and let sleep slide in order to squeeze more hours into their day. A survey conducted in the UK found that 42% of people cite lack of sleep as their biggest health concern. Another report showed that nearly half of us feel fatigued at work and suffer with insomnia.

If you're like me and building an ever-increasing sleep debt, here are some tips from the National Sleep Foundation:
  • Maintain a regular schedule
  • Establish a relaxing bedtime routine
  • Create a comfortable, sleep-conducive environment
  • Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillow
  • Keep televisions, work, computers, and other distractions out of your bedroom
  • Don't eat 2-3 hours before going to bed
  • Exercise regularly
  • Avoid caffeine
  • Don't drink alcohol close to bedtime.

Keep your cool: Tips to avoid heat stroke at the hottest outdoor events

Posted: May 8th 2007 11:20AM by Lauren Greschner
Filed under: General Health, Healthy Habits

As far as exciting, outdoor summer events go, it doesn't get much hotter than the New Orleans Jazz Festival, both for the ultra-hip grooves as well as the soaring Louisiana temperatures. As one music-loving blogger documents, the beats were hot but so was the blazing sun, making it necessary to plan ahead when going to this and similar events in order to avoid heat-related illnesses.

While certain groups are more prone to being affected by hot and humid weather -- young children and the elderly are especially at risk -- anyone can wind up with sunstroke, heat exhaustion and painful sunburns if they're not careful. If you know that you will be attending a festival, concert, fair or other outdoor event, check out this article first as it details the symptoms to look for when diagnosing various illnesses caused by extreme heat as well as how to treat them.

A range of tips to help avoid getting sick in the sun are also given and some of the most important include wearing a sunscreen with at least SPF 15, wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and, if possible, spending some time in an air-conditioned area or at least trying to find some shade from time to time. Most importantly, staying well hydrated is a necessity. This means not only drinking a lot of water, but also avoiding alcohol and sugary drinks as these will have the opposite effect and dehydrate you.

Tired all the time? How to fight fatigue and get more energy

Posted: Nov 22nd 2006 10:45AM by Rigel Celeste
Filed under: General Health, Stress Reduction

It's a total "catch 22" -- you feel tired so you don't want to exercise, but you need to exercise in order to feel less tired. So what's a person to do? It sounds obvious, but one answer might be as simple as trying to get better sleep. This can be a tough thing for many people to do, although it's possible that some just haven't given it conscious thought before. Some suggestions on how to sleep deeper or catch up on missed hours are to take a shower/bath before bedtime or squeeze in a quick power-nap in the afternoon.

A suggestion I found interesting to feel more energized was de-stressing by taking 10 minutes to clear your head, reflect, and relax. The idea is that sometimes physical fatigue can really just be symptom of an overstimulated or stressed-out mind. Cure the head, cure the body.

Other nixes for fatigue include drinking more water, changing eating habits to include several mini-meals and snacks throughout the day, and of course getting your heart pumping in some kind of physical activity to boost endorphins and feel better.

How to conquer tiredness

Posted: Aug 31st 2006 8:00AM by Kristin Darguzas
Filed under: Emotional Health, General Health, Work/Home Balance

I spent the last year at home on maternity leave and I must say, I've never been so completely drained in my life. Tending to a baby all day and then sleeping sporadically all night led to giant purple bags under my eyes and a perpetual hollow exhaustion.

Now that I've returned to work and I'm feelancing and working 40 hours a week on top of getting a baby to daycare and tending to him in the evenings, I realize that I didn't know what tiredness was before. I remember when I was in University and I crammed all night for exams and thought I was tired the next day. Pah! I laugh at that tiredness, it was mini-tiredness.

Anyway, I'd like to resolve my perpetual exhaustion with something other than eight gallons of coffee a day.

This website has some tips on alleviating chronic tiredness, including going to bed at the same time each night , eating earlier in the evening, and learning to relax. They sound logical, but I am still using coffee as my crutch.

What do you do to beat tiredness?



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