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Feeling Tired All The Time? Low In Energy? Here Are Some Possible Reasons Why.

October 18, 2018 By ashley Leave a Comment

tiredness and fatigue in north finchley
Do you struggle to wake up in the mornings? Do you end up walking around like a zombie even after a few cups of coffee in the morning?

So many people I talk to on a daily basis complain of being tired. To be honest it’s hard not to feel tired, especially if you have family to look after or you are working every day.

Most of us are just not good when it comes to sleep discipline and that’s an easy fix. I’ll discuss this later.

Sometimes though I see people in clinic who are really struggling with tiredness despite doing their best to get the recommended 8 hours of sleep a night.

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

It sounds really obvious doesn’t it? But most people aren’t getting anywhere near enough sleep. The eight hour rule is a good start but that doesn’t stop people going to bed too late.

Are you one of these people who thinks they can manage on six hours of sleep? Or maybe you think bed before 11 or 12 is too early?

Certain hormones in your body fluctuate over a 24 hour period. There are two main hormones I want to touch upon here; Cortisol and Melatonin.

Cortisol, commonly known as a stress hormone, is highest in the morning and it helps you to wake up. Throughout the day your cortisol levels should naturally drop, allowing Melatonin to rise.

Melatonin is your relaxing hormone. As the afternoon comes around and into the early evening your melatonin levels should naturally start to rise. This helps you to relax and fall asleep.

I will cover this in more depth in a sleep article soon.

Due to the natural rhythm of these hormones, your body is best suited for physical repair between the hours of 10:00pm and 02:00am. Then between 02:00am and 06:00am your body undergoes mental/emotional repair.

This could be one reason why you feel so tired throughout the day.

Are You Getting The Right Nutrients?

What’s Going In?

Let’s assume you are getting the right amount of sleep and at the right times, this leads us to your nutrition.

Nutrition is so important when it comes to fatigue. One thing I see a lot is that people are often too focused on trying to lose weight that they only focus on the number of calories they are eating.

The problem with this is that most people are restricting themselves way too much and not taking enough food in to give them energy. In addition to that, this focus on calories makes people forget about nutrients and quite often people are eating the same foods, also low in nutrients, just to hit a calorie goal.

So are you eating enough food and is it all high in nutrients?

Is Your Food Being Absorbed?

There’s a saying which I’m sure you’ve heard before; “You are what you eat”.

Well I would go further than that and say “you are what you eat, digest, absorb and don’t excrete”.

What I mean by this is that it doesn’t matter how good your diet is, if you can’t digest or absorb your food and it passes straight through you then your body can’t use it.

If you are not absorbing your nutrients then you could quite easily develop nutritional deficiencies such as anaemia (lack of iron or B12). One of the symptoms of anaemia is fatigue.

Most people I see in clinic have poorly functioning digestive systems and we often need to address this before any other goals.

If you have any of the following symptoms you can almost be certain of digestive dysfunction; diarrhoea, constipation, gas, indigestion, acid reflux.

Are Your Energy Systems Working Properly?

If your sleep is good, your nutrient intake is spot on and you are able to absorb it then the issue could be at a deeper level.

This is where things can get complicated. But don’t worry I’m going to keep it simple.

In nearly every cell in your body are little power plants called Mitochondria. These mitochondria are what produce energy through and each cell contains between 300-400 mitochondria. In certain parts of the body such as the brain, muscles and the liver there may be up to 2,500.

Unfortunately mitochondria are very easily damaged by many different factors such as; carbon monoxide, heavy metals such as cadmium and mercury, pesticides and organic pollutants.

Clinically, problems with the mitochondria can be associated with conditions such as; chronic fatigue syndrome, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and migraines.

So What Can You Do About All This?

Hopefully by this point you now realise that fatigue may not just be a lack of caffeine in the mornings.

Good sleeping habits are crucial for health and getting to sleep by 10:00pm is incredibly beneficial to your physical repair. But in addition to good sleep you must be eating enough calories for energy and enough nutrients to support all your bodily processes. You will also need to ensure your digestive system is healthy so you can absorb all your nutrients.

Lastly if none of the above makes a difference then you may need to take a dive deeper into your body and the way it works.

If you are struggling with fatigue or low energy then send me an email so I can help you out. You can email me at ashley@precisionwellbeing.co.uk or call the clinic to speak to me on 0203 356 7060.

Speak soon,

Ashley

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11:55 22 Oct 18
I went to see Ashley with a bad back that left me unable to run, train or even walk properly. His help and treatments have very quickly got me back to normal and he's given me a lot of great advice and guidance for maintaining my fitness long term. I've met a few of the team there and everyone is very friendly, welcoming and professional. It's a great setup and I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Jamie Dunn
Jamie Dunn
11:47 13 Aug 18
Really enjoyed training with Ashley – I'd barely set foot inside a gym before but over 6-8 weeks he taught me a variety of exercises for the whole body and gave me the confidence to train on my own, as well as offering nutritional advice and helping me work to improve a knee problem. Everyone at Precision Wellbeing is friendly and welcoming too, and it's a really nice space to exercise in. Thanks!
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13:10 27 Sep 18
Could not recommend the services offered by Precision Wellbeing Group more; I read some of the other great reviews on here before booking an appointment, and if anything the service I received exceeded my expectations. I saw Ashley for an initial consultation and then several follow-up sessions for muscle pain in my back; I was able to book my first consultation same day, and was able to book flexibly around my work schedule for all subsequent appointments. Ashley was extremely professional and highly knowledgeable, with a friendly conversational manner that helped to put me at ease at a time when I was suffering from quite a lot of pain. From the first appointment I noticed an improvement, but I was also impressed by how thorough the assessment and follow-up process was; it really helped me to feel more relaxed and reassured about my recovery. I've really noticed how both the treatment/exercises during sessions and recommendations for home have helped significantly with my back. I also feel skilled up with the exercises and recommendations I need to build my strength up and avoid re-injury moving forward. Overall, a great service that I would recommend to anyone.
Ben Freedman
Ben Freedman
15:15 18 Jun 18
Highly recommend. Michael has been absolutely superb. I have been seeing him due to a prolapsed disc and sciatica down my left leg. I have seen many back specialists in the past and have to say Michael is up there with the best. Very learned, very educated and informative and a pleasure to be around
Tamara Smith
Tamara Smith
12:27 31 Jul 18
I couldn't turn my head left or right for 2 weeks. One session with Ashley and my mobility is back, I understand where the issue originated and what postural/habit changes I need to make. I'm sending all my friends to him - thank you!
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Paul Branch
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11:55 22 Oct 18
I went to see Ashley with a bad back that left me unable to run, train or even walk properly. His help and treatments have very quickly got me back to normal and he's given me a lot of great advice and guidance for maintaining my fitness long term. I've met a few of the team there and everyone is very friendly, welcoming and professional. It's a great setup and I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Jamie Dunn
Jamie Dunn
11:47 13 Aug 18
Really enjoyed training with Ashley – I'd barely set foot inside a gym before but over 6-8 weeks he taught me a variety of exercises for the whole body and gave me the confidence to train on my own, as well as offering nutritional advice and helping me work to improve a knee problem. Everyone at Precision Wellbeing is friendly and welcoming too, and it's a really nice space to exercise in. Thanks!
SJ S
SJ S
13:10 27 Sep 18
Could not recommend the services offered by Precision Wellbeing Group more; I read some of the other great reviews on here before booking an appointment, and if anything the service I received exceeded my expectations. I saw Ashley for an initial consultation and then several follow-up sessions for muscle pain in my back; I was able to book my first consultation same day, and was able to book flexibly around my work schedule for all subsequent appointments. Ashley was extremely professional and highly knowledgeable, with a friendly conversational manner that helped to put me at ease at a time when I was suffering from quite a lot of pain. From the first appointment I noticed an improvement, but I was also impressed by how thorough the assessment and follow-up process was; it really helped me to feel more relaxed and reassured about my recovery. I've really noticed how both the treatment/exercises during sessions and recommendations for home have helped significantly with my back. I also feel skilled up with the exercises and recommendations I need to build my strength up and avoid re-injury moving forward. Overall, a great service that I would recommend to anyone.
Ben Freedman
Ben Freedman
15:15 18 Jun 18
Highly recommend. Michael has been absolutely superb. I have been seeing him due to a prolapsed disc and sciatica down my left leg. I have seen many back specialists in the past and have to say Michael is up there with the best. Very learned, very educated and informative and a pleasure to be around
Tamara Smith
Tamara Smith
12:27 31 Jul 18
I couldn't turn my head left or right for 2 weeks. One session with Ashley and my mobility is back, I understand where the issue originated and what postural/habit changes I need to make. I'm sending all my friends to him - thank you!
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*DISCLAIMER: The above reviews are customer reviews and are not necessarily reflective of typical results. Results may vary on an individual basis.

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