Symptoms — fatigue
“Why am I so tired all the time?”
“The biggest change was my energy level. It went back to what I remember it to be when I was younger. And it has stayed there.” — Theresa, Personal Program Member
Do you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Run out of energy in the afternoon? Need an extra cup of coffee to keep going? All of the above? If you’re feeling tired all the time, your lack of energy might very well be a sign of hormonal imbalance.
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of hormonal imbalance, affecting perhaps 80% of women in perimenopause and menopause. Many women attribute it to age, as though it were inevitable. Many are told, “Well, what do you expect — you’re no spring chicken!”
But fatigue is not a function of age — all across America we see women of all ages participating in the “Tired Chronicles.” Familiar story? Take note: fatigue is not inevitable! There’s a lot you can do to increase your energy naturally, whether you are 20 or 50 — or 90!
So let’s take a look at the underlying causes of fatigue, starting with their origins in hormonal imbalance.
Disrupted sleep is a common cause of daytime fatigue. Worry, anxiety and depression keep women of all ages on high alert, tossing and turning throughout the night. Hot flashes and night sweats — caused by hormonal imbalance and resulting in disrupted sleep — lead inevitably to fatigue. Adrenal insufficiency due to stress, poor diet choices, or the effects of perimenopause on thyroid function and melatonin synthesis also lead directly to fatigue. And believe it or not, just sitting around — yes, lack of physical activity — can sap your body of its vigor. You have to use energy to have energy!
We often see women who have all these problems. It’s no wonder they feel tired all the time!
Poor diet and nutrition are often behind hormonal imbalance and the resulting lack of energy. This is especially true of women who are yo-yo dieters or follow low-fat, high-carb eating plans. These women often suffer from insulin resistance, which disrupts their bodies’ glucose/energy metabolism. They get a burst of energy from high-carb foods, but quickly wilt, and need to start the whole cycle again.
Of course, with the enormous demands most of us experience daily, even a pretty good diet can’t supply the nutrients our stressed-out bodies need.
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Fatigue robs you of the energy you need to keep up with the demands placed on you, to enjoy your life, even to make the changes in your life needed to maintain your health. Fatigue puts pressure on your work, your home life, and your relationships — which only makes you more tired. It can be a downward spiral, but we can lead you up and out.
We’ve had great success in relieving fatigue in women naturally. In fact, increased energy is usually the first dramatic improvement that women see after they join the Personal Program.
The Personal Program is a great place to start
The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-219-3169. We’re here to listen and help.
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Last Modified: 08/17/2009