On November 30th, 2010, the Institute of Medicine revised their recommendations to increase vitamin D supplementation with the hope of preventing deficiencies that are especially prominent during the winter. As you lose your vitamin D stores...
Instead of making you sore and tired, exercise is supposed to energize and provide a sense of well-being. By eating a proper diet, keeping workout sessions to a reasonable length, getting enough sleep and taking care of other medical conditions,...
The fatigue you're feeling isn't likely the result of low HDL, otherwise known as high-density lipoprotein. Lipid abnormalities have no symptoms. The only way to know if you have low HDL is through a blood test. You're not going to feel any...
If you have ever had a meal or snack that was heavy on carbs, only to find yourself "crashing" a little later and feeling more tired than before you had the snack, you're far from alone. The post-carb letdown is a real phenomenon, but you can do...
Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin found in limited food sources, is necessary for bone and immune-system health. A lack of this essential vitamin can produce symptoms such as brittle bones and mild-to-severe fatigue. A link may exist between low...
Frequent headaches and feeling tired can be caused by a variety of common conditions. According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the common conditions that can cause frequent headaches and feeling tired include dehydration, hypoglycemia--low blood...
Eating an excessively large meal can make you feel tired, as your body focuses its energy on digesting the food. However, if you feel fatigued after most meals, you may need to do more than just decrease your portion size. Fatigue after eating can...
If you regularly feel tired and sluggish, you may not realize that the foods you choose to eat can contribute greatly to your fatigue level. In contrast, eating the right foods will give you more energy. Fatigue is a symptom of several health...
Proponents of low-carb diets, such as the Zone diet and the Atkins diet, claim that limiting the amount of carbohydrates consumed in your daily diet can help with weight loss. While many people do lose weight on low-carbohydrate diets, these...
The day after a tough workout, you may feel a little tired and maybe even a bit sore. Post-workout fatigue and post-workout soreness is not uncommon, but can be minimized with adjustments to your training program, proper nutrition and obtaining...
Because chocolate contains ample amounts of caffeine and sugar, one might think that it should arouse the senses rather than cause fatigue, but there are other factors related to chocolate consumption that must be considered for complete...
The herb valerian commonly gets used as a sleep aid, particularly by people who prefer not to use prescription sleeping pills. The herb appears to work by increasing the amount of the chemical gamma aminobutyric acid in the brain, which then helps...
Tiredness after cardiovascular exercise -- such as bike riding, swimming or jogging -- can happen to anyone, no matter your age, gender or fitness level. Because fatigue can make even simple activities such as walking difficult, take some time to...
Whey protein supplements are popular choices for non-vegetarian athletes and physically active people looking to increase their muscle mass. Proteins are the basic building block of all bodily tissue, including muscle tissue, so it plays an...
Tryptophan is an amino acid and a component of the proteins you eat and the proteins in your body. Because you use tryptophan to synthesize the neurotransmitter serotonin--involved in feelings of relaxation and well-being--you may experience a...
Gluten is a protein found in staple grains, such as wheat, barley, rye and most oats, that can trigger digestive problems as well as fatigue, joint pain and autoimmune conditions. Going off gluten is the only way to manage your symptoms and stay...
More than 50 percent of all Americans take vitamins, says the National Institutes of Health, and this number had been relatively solid for about 10 years at the time of publication. The most popular vitamins on the market are B-complex, vitamins C...
You might be doing all the right things to feel healthy and energized, but for some reason you still feel tired and fatigued. It could be that you have an underlying medical condition that is undercutting your efforts. Normally, exercise boosts...
The South Beach Diet was created by Dr. Arthur Agatston and introduced to the public in 2003. The diet aims to maintain stabilized insulin and blood glucose levels by restricting sugar and carbohydrates. The theory behind this diet style is to...
One in every five Americans suffer from allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance, known as an allergen, trying to attack the body. Allergies can...
If you're losing weight but feeling tired or weak when going up stairs, examine several areas. You might not be eating enough, losing muscle, or eating too much of the wrong foods. You can also be overtraining or not training in the proper manner....
Digesting food requires energy from the body. For this reason, the body feels tired after a large meal. The mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines work hard to control the nutrients and food entering the body and transport them to the right...
Teenagers seem to be on the go all the time, with school, extracurricular activities, part-time jobs and busy social lives. Many teens also suffer from allergies, which can strike at just about any time of year. If your teenager seems extra tired...
Following a low-carbohydrate diet is not an inherently balanced way of eating and may not naturally fulfill all of your nutritional needs, but it can have some benefits for weight loss. However, it's important to note that there are potential side...
High cholesterol has various effects on your body, one of which is fatigue. When plaque builds in the walls of your arteries, it leads to conditions such as coronary heart disease, CHD, and coronary microvascular disease, CMD. Although high...
Occasional tiredness is normal, but if you are frequently or constantly tired, you are likely suffering from fatigue. It may be brought on by a minor condition or it may signal a life-threatening illness. Weakness is uncommon in young, healthy...
Tiredness and shortness of breath can be caused by a wide variety of diseases. These are two distinct symptoms, and while some conditions can cause both, other conditions may lead to one or the other. Individuals who feel like they have excessive...
Your body uses glucose for energy -- and when you don't have enough energy you may feel tired, anxious or hungry, or have a headache. Known as low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, a diet high in the wrong type of carbohydrates, simple carbohydrates...
You feel tired much of the time and you really don't know why. Your fatigue may result from your eating habits. You may not be consuming enough calories, or your body may not be receiving enough nutrition from the calories you are consuming....
Views 111
Views 348
Views 0