Fatigue

What is fatigue?

Fatigue is defined as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and feeling of exhaustion. It can have both physical and mental components.

Physical fatigue manifests as muscle weakness, slowed reflexes or responses, and reduced performance. Contributing factors include:

• Lack of sleep - Not getting enough quality sleep prevents the body from fully resting and recovering from the prior day's activities. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night.


• Poor nutrition - Not consuming adequate nutrients, calories, protein etc. can deprive muscles of the fuel needed to function optimally.


• Dehydration - Being even mildly dehydrated reduces cellular energy production and makes you feel tired. Aim for 2-3 liters of fluids daily.


• Medical conditions - Illnesses like anemia, diabetes, thyroid disorders directly affect energy levels. Getting appropriate treatment can help resolve fatigue.

Mental fatigue, on the other hand, refers to difficulty concentrating, reduced motivation, and feeling mentally exhausted. Contributing factors include:

• Stress - Chronic high stress depletes neurotransmitters needed for focus and motivation. Taking breaks and utilizing stress management techniques helps.


• Boredom - Repetitive, mundane tasks can cause a drain on mental energy and attention over time. Switching activities periodically can help recharge.


• Information overload - Too much information input can wear out our mental processing capacity. Limiting distractions improves mental clarity.

If you consistently feel tired despite getting adequate rest and nutrition, consider getting evaluated by a doctor to identify and address any underlying causes. Blood tests can check for nutrient deficiencies, sleep studies can diagnose disorders preventing restful sleep, and hormone tests can uncover imbalances.

The medical providers at Renew Hormone Institute specialize in customized treatment plans to help patients regain vibrant energy and zest for life. Their comprehensive wellness approach addresses nutrition, sleep, stress, and hormonal balance to tackle fatigue at its roots. Patients rave about how re-energized and mentally clear they feel after tailored therapies from Renew Hormone Institute. So don't write off fatigue as an inevitable fact of modern life - there are solutions! Reach out today to start your journey back to vitality.