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LESSENING FATIGUE
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The most common causes of fatigue are overwork, worry
and stress. Lack of sleep can also contribute. There are
other factors which can cause fatigue. To help determine
these, ask yourself why you're tired. What physical and
emotional stressors are you dealing with? Physical fatigue
is worse in the evening and is usually relieved by a good
night's sleep. While emotional fatigue is stronger in the
morning and lessens toward the evening. How's your attitude?
Also, consider your diet - a small shortage of a vitamin or
mineral can make you feel tired. Here are more causes of
physical fatigue:
* Living or working in hot, humid conditions
* Underlying infectious diseases such as mononucleosis or
Epstein-Barr Virus
* Prolonged effects of a cold or the flu
* Anemia
* An underactive thyroid gland
Possible emotional causes include:
* Depression
* Extreme monotony
* Lack of interest in daily routines
* Facing a major life crisis or decision like divorce or
retirement
* Wearing yourself out by doing too much for everybody and
everything except yourself!
The following may help recharge your "batteries" :
* Start eating more wholesome, healthy foods. These include
nutritious, high fiber foods like whole wheat breads and
grains, cereal. Raw fruits and vegetables have some of the
nutrients your body uses to maintain your energy level.
Forgetting breakfast and then eating sugary snacks later can
tire you out. Overeating and dieting can also lead to
exhaustion.
* Exercise regularly. It helps your body use oxygen more
efficiently, which makes you feel more energetic.
* Get plenty of sleep. The experts tell us to get at least
six hours a night. Of course this is a very individual
matter. Try to go to sleep at the same time nightly. Avoid
eating, drinking and major physical activity before sleep.
* Learn to manage and modify your thoughts and emotions.
Overreacting can drain more energy from you than anything
else.
This section covers some simple techniques to lessen
fatigue and stimulate your brain. Of course it would be
better to prevent it. The best way to do this is to reduce
the stressors in your life. Also learn to avoid activities,
interactions and situations that stress and fatigue you.
See "Attitude" for more specific information.
Here is one technique to lessen fatigue:
STEP 1
Press the points below and on the inside corner of the
fingernails of the middle fingers with your thumbs for two
seconds.
STEP 2
Bend your head so that your chin touches your chest - only if
comfortable to do so. With your fingers, find the largest
vertebra nearest the base of your neck. Massage the xarea
directly above this "bump" in between the vertebrae for 7
seconds - longer if have time.
To complete: Rub palms together until heat is generated, and
lay them gently over your eyes for 2-3 minutes - longer if
you have the time and patience - shorter if not. This will
give your eyes a much needed rest.
NOTE: To learn of ways to maximize energy levels, see the
Nutrition section.
End of file.