Low energy / fatigue :

Fatigue is a feeling of physical and mental weariness which may be caused by a variety of conditions such as ...

• anemia
• excessive physical exertion
• nutritional deficiency
• fast weight loss or crash diets
• obesity
• emotional tension and worry
• excessive and long term pain such as in arthritis

Some symptoms of fatigue :

• feeling constantly tired and drained
• headaches
• irritability
• digestive problems may also be evident
• constant need to rest or sleep
• swollen glands
• mental inefficiency (difficulty to remember and concentrate)

It has been found that a large number of people experiencing fatigue symptoms also suffer from or have suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Candida and/or Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS) and/or having had Glandular Fever at some stage of their lives.

This is why it is so important for people who have constantly low energy levels to improve their diet - following a basis food elimination diet as used in the treatment of Candida / Leaky Gut is very useful as it eliminates many foods known to aggravate food intolerance and digestive problems.

Improvements in energy levels and overall well being should start within a few weeks of altering eating habits. This occurs as a result of improving the quality of foods eaten and because the nutrients i.e. Vitamins, Minerals and Trace Elements are extracted and utilised by the body in a more efficient manner, allowing for muscle recovery and recuperation.
The addition of supplements such as the B Vitamins, Iron and magnesium may also be useful and help to speed up recovery period.

Individuals suffering from constant low energy levels / chronic fatigue can improve their quality of life tremendously if they are willing to change their daily diet, and allow time for various food supplements to restore nutritional imbalances within the body.

LOW ENERGY / LETHARGY SUMMARY Follow a basic food elimination diet initially Increase intake of fruits, vegetable and grains. Oats is a good choice Lose any excess weight as this will sap the body of energy BENEFICIAL INGREDIENTS Vitamin B Complex Magnesium Zinc Vitamin C Gota Kola Ginseng Liquorice root Saw Palmetto Damiana Bee pollen Cayenne

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