Question: I am 35 now & my problem is that I get tired very quickly, my weight is 74kg and I am doing business of my own,
I also feel loss of memory; my appetite has been lost in last few months.
The main problem is that if I take solid food, I get heartburn and choking difficulty in breathing can you please suggest me some diet and home remedies that will make me more energetic and active.
Causes and Symptoms of Fatigue and Weakness
Fatigue is an indication that the body cells are not getting the required nourishment to carry out their assigned task.
Irregular eating pattern, living on denatured/ refined/ junk food is the primary cause for fatigue. Diet which is lacking in or low in carbohydrates (wheat, rice, Red Millet, fruits), will provide less energy. Carbohydrates are energy foods which provide a constant flow of the needed energy.
Anemia is another cause for tiredness. Deficiency of vitaminB12, vitaminB6, folic acid and iron, results in anemia. You say, you suffer from breathlessness and have a poor appetite. Along with these, do you have recurrent headaches, spells of dizziness, and are irritable?
Get your hemoglobin level assessed. This will help us ascertain the exact cause and speed up the cure.
Home Remedies and Diet for Fatigue
Foods which increase your hemoglobin level are
- Tomatoes
- Dates
- Beet
- Carrot
Incorporate these in your diet. Iron supplements and vitamin B complex supplements will help, but do not bank too heavily on them.
Tips to be more energetic and increase your endurance
- Poor sleep may cause weariness, so also, a stressful way of living.
- Streamline your diet.
- Avoid eating too much of junk food and outside food.
- Space out your meals properly.
- Have small, frequent meals, every 2-3 hours. Avoid having just 2 heavy meals. It affects the digestion adversely.
- Never stay hungry for long periods of time.
- Do not lie down immediately after a meal. Sit up for at least 1/2 an hour after eating.
- In case of excessive bloating and gas formation, have 1 spoon of bishop’s weed before and after meals.
- Make lime and honey a part of your daily regimen.
- Juice of 1/2 a lime, with a spoon honey in warm water an hour after your lunch or dinner keeps stomach complaints away.
- Drink 2 – 2 1/2 liters of water every day. It improves bowel movement and throws out toxins from the body.
Things to be avoided
- Pickle
- Aerated drinks
- Tinned/canned products
- Processed foods – biscuits, fried and white bread.
- Never drink water along with the meals.
- Never hurry through a meal
- Do not overeat. Always leave the table, feeling that you could eat more.
- Go slow with tea and coffee.
- Stay away from cigarettes and alcohol.
Food for Treating Fatigue
- Fresh fruits, dry fruits, nuts
- Brown bread
- Soups and juices
- Begin your day with a heavy breakfast to fuel yourself.
Energy foods which will boost your energy levels are
- Nuts
- Dates
- Brown bread
- Dry fruits
- Sprouts
- (Always keep these handy)
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I am 21 years old. My height is 5’2”, weight is 42 kgs. I want to gain weight naturally. I always take normal diet and do normal physical work. Now-a-days I feel very weak doing my jobs. I feel very sleepy all the time. This is hampering my studies. Would you please help me with some remedies to my problem?
What is your age? If you are above forty, you have to get investigated for blood sugar and cardiac profile and simple test for hemoglobin.
You should avoid excess of coffee, tea, tobacco and alcohol.
Eat food rich in vitamins and minerals. Fresh fruits will provide plenty of vitamins. Eating regular nutritious food will provide the required energy and strength.
You can practice yoga and meditation to get relief from stress and anxiety.