If you’ve turned to an ‘energy beverage’ for a pick-me-up, have you lost more energy than you gained? Energy drinks are beyond a craze. They seem to be the order of the day, and certainly here to stay. A veritable part of popular, everyday culture, they are relied-upon by many, as evidenced by their abundant presence everywhere we turn. But with all this extra “fuel” lying around, why are exhaustion and fatigue among the top symptoms people carry from a stressful life? Should

Stress, work and life are trying, but riding the mood swing can be exhausting, leaving you coping with it for years to come! Stress. We all experience it. We’ve all felt its effects. And, somehow we deal with it. But when it comes to mood swings, irritability and even tiredness, exhaustion is never far behind. Is it all hopeless? That depends largely on knowing more than just the warning signs. It is dependent on knowing the origins. Understanding the causes of mood swings al

Stress is so common these days, it seems like a normal fact of life. And, it may well be. Adverse reactions to it, however, are not normal. It comprises things such as burden, overwork, physical demand and other such factors. When it begins affecting the body, however, something is not normal. How do you know when stress is affecting the body? Here are the most common symptoms to monitor. Fatigue and Exhaustion, Physical and Mental Some people call this exhaustion. Fatigue is

We all stay up past our bedtimes at some point. Some of us more than others, in fact. And, sometimes, more often than we would like, we have to get up super early in spite of it. But sleep can always be recouped somehow, even if not until the weekend. The real sleep issues are those of quality, not quantity of sleep. What about those times when you sleep 8 hours and then wake up as though you hadn’t slept at all? What about waking up exhausted? What causes this phenomenon and

When work stress, muscle tension, fatigue and exhaustion flair up, it might not be the job Can it be true? Can you be predisposed to muscle tension, fatigue and exhaustion despite a stressful job? Logic may make it seem impossible. After all, stressful conditions should take their toll on the body, right? Isn’t it the job, after all, that makes the worker exhausted and fatigued? A deeper look into body function uncovers a stunning revelation: work stress is not necessarily th

2 companions prove priceless when it comes to jet lag and travel exhaustion Face it, the holiday season brings with it lots more travel than that to which we are normally accustomed. And, as for jet lag, it can happen from even a short weekend car excursion. Travel exhaustion is more common than one would think and it can wipe you out. But, can your fellow travelers contribute to the problem? Perhaps so. Two companions, however, can be your best friend when it comes to jet la

The number 7 is not so lucky when it comes to these symptoms of stress Stress is a word that is often used but seldom fully understood. Derivatives such as “stressed out” and “stressful” are just as common. But what IS stress, what are its symptoms and what can be done about it? The answer requires an examination of the 7 most major and popular symptoms. Stress is 2-faced It’s true. Stress itself describes something the environment is doing to the body. It manifests itself in

People speak of exhaustion casually as if it is just tiredness, but there is much more to it There is much more to exhaustion than just simple tiredness. It has many components that are characteristic of overtaxing the muscles, nerves and, yes, the psyche too. Understanding 3 main types of exhaustion and what causes them, would be key to their remedy. Physical exhaustion and fatigue This would seem to be an obvious one, however, is so insidious it is suffered by even those wh

Energy drinks seem like a great solution and do seem to work initially, but why are you exhausted anyway? If sales of energy drinks are at an all-time crescendo, why is exhaustion such an epidemic? Many would say one is because of the other. Here are 4 ways it may be the other way around. 1. When energy drinks write checks your body can’t cash Energy drinks have one common goal: fast energy. While occasional deadlines or situations that arise, requiring sacrifice of sleep or

Set a place card for these 3 minerals this Thanksgiving… Thanksgiving dinner. How is it that an hour of culinary heaven can become hours of lethargy, bloating, indigestion, carb hangover and weight gain? 3 mineral companions are missing from the guest list. 1. Potassium Potassium enables vital body function. Electrolytes such as potassium are responsible for numerous functions within the body including hydration, blood acidity levels and blood pressure. From a list of potassi