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1 Too Tired to Work Out or Just Making Excuses?
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2 3 Natural Ways to Stay Energized — No Coffee Needed
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3 DrSugar Answers: Adrenal Fatigue?
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4 Don't Have a Blue Christmas
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5 DrSugar Answers: How to Beat Fatigue?
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6 Exercise For the Stress That Ails You
Organization
7 Feeling Drained? Clean Up Your Desk
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8 10 Ways to Increase Your Energy
Women's Health
9 DrSugar Answers: Menstrual Fatigue and Exercise?
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10 Increase Your Energy Today and Tomorrow
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11 Words From My Yogini: "Take a Cold Shower"
Food
12 Foods to Fight Fatigue
It's hard to know exactly when your body is trying to communicate it's too tired to sweat it out vs. when you are making a lame excuse to avoid a gym session. The other day, my trainer sent me home, because I had the telltale signs of being too tired to handle a strength training session. I was shocked that she could tell just by looking at me walk around the gym for a few minutes. It seems Read more
Whether you wake up in the morning feeling like you have half a brain, or you deal with a regular afternoon slump, there are ways to perk yourself up that don't involve a trip to the coffee shop. Keep reading to see three natural — and easy — ways to lift yourself out of a sluggish streak. Exercise: One of the easiest ways to beat a bout of fatigue is to get up and get moving! Even a little Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I was researching my recent increased PMS symptoms and discovered they are a symptom of something that naturopaths call adrenal fatigue or adrenal exhaustion. Is this condition or something like it acknowledged in the medical community? Could it be a source of my problems? — Tired and Confused Well, I must Read more
After suffering through a sleepless night, I had a strong desire to bolster myself with copious amounts of coffee. But I knew that there were healthier ways to treat myself right after missing sleep. It turns out you can fight fatigue with some sensible eating. You just need to know what to eat to help you avoid yawning at inappropriate times. Here are five foods to help you fight Read more
I've been having a really hard time waking up lately. Regardless of what I eat, how many hours I sleep, or my activity level, I can't seem to wake up. After noticing how sluggish I was in class, my yoga instructor suggested that I start taking cold showers to wake up. "Well duh," I thought. I mean sure, spraying cold water on my face is bound to shock my system, but is it really gonna help me Read more
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It feels like the dreary weather and shorter days conspire to zap my energy. How about you? You can fight back in the moment and the long term with these five strategies. Read more
DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions. Hi DrSugar, Last year I was busy training for my first triathlon, a half marathon, and cycling a lot for fun. Toward the end of my training, I would become extremely fatigued and often just pass out after work randomly a few days here and there. I had plenty of rest days, ate well balanced meals, and took vitamin supplements. I was tested for Read more
If you're feeling a little sluggish and lack of zzz's isn't the problem, here are some ways to put a little pep back in your step according to MSNBC.com. Source Read more
Around three in the afternoon, my energy often feels zapped. Sometimes all I need is a handful of walnuts, but other times a snack is not enough. I have found that clearing my desk of clutter actually helps me think more clearly. When my desk is a mess and covered with Post-it notes and dirty coffee mugs, my brain feels muddled, too. Generally, I clean my desk at the end of the day, but when my Read more
