Why do I feel so tired all the time?

It’s normal to feel tired sometimes, but what do you do when you’re exhausted all the time?

What is fatigue?

Low energy and mood is a common complaint of many patients, but are these feelings part of “normal” fluctuations in mood and energy, or signs of a deeper medical issue?  Whether you work a 9-5, are a stay-at-home parent, a student, or (more likely) doing some combination of work/parenting/school, most people have faced this feeling of exhaustion at some point in their lives. It might feel like no matter how much sleep you get you still wake up feeling exhausted and broken. This can particularly be an issue if you are finding it difficult or impossible to keep up with your daily demands.

Why is my body having problems producing energy?

Problems with low energy can be due to a variety of reasons, and in many of my patients there are multiple contributing factors leading to their exhaustion.

Perhaps it can be due to your lifestyle or diet. Other times it can be due to stress in our lives – stress can impact sleep as well as cause anxiety which results in increased fatigue.

Low energy can also be due to essential vitamin deficiencies, or endocrine disorders like thyroid disease or diabetes. It is estimated that a significant portion of the population is deficient in B12, Vitamin D, and iron, which are all strongly linked with feelings of fatigue and low energy.

How can I combat this fatigue and how can a naturopath help me?

Your low energy and fatigue are due to specific contributing factors. A naturopathic doctor will use an intake and lab work to determine what these contributing factor(s) are. Individualized treatment plans are tailored to the contributing factors in your case, as well as your preferences and lifestyle. 

Have more questions about low energy and mood?

In my initial intake visit, I take the time to talk through all the current issues you are facing and offer personalized treatment options. If you’re curious to learn more, you can book a 15 min meet and greet with me!

Sources:

Mishra, V., Harbada, R., & Sharma, A. (2015). Vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiencies: An unusual cause of fever, severe hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 4(1), 145. https://doi.org/10.4103/2249-4863.152276

Solan, M. (2018, September 7). Tired? 4 simple ways to boost energy - Harvard Health. Harvard Health; Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tired-4-simple-ways-to-boost-energy-2018090714678