Fatigue is a symptom of a wide number of medical conditions.   This can include, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and many types of arthritis to mention just a few. People suffering from fatigue are often prescribed medications to help with their exhaustion.  But diet can help as well!  So we thought it would be useful to run a blog looking in more detail at natural ways to fight fatigue.

If you are interested in how other readers of this blog have fought fatigue in the past this earlier post is well worth a read https://patienttalk.org/?p=239.

Before we go any further it is worth mentioning that a good breakfast is one of the best ways of keeping up your energy levels.  Easy to overlook but it’s a great place to start.  Porridge (or rolled oats) is a good early morning booster.  I rather like it with mango but that is a different matter.

But for the rest of the day here are a few tips from PatientTalk.Org.

a)      Adding more Magnesium to your diet.  You might want to consider a snack of pumpkin seeds when you feel a bit run down.

b)      Brown rice and whole grains.  These carbs can help you keep your energy levels up and are great for digestion as well.

c)       Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce fatigue in patients.  Walnuts and fatty fish such as tuna are a great source.

d)      Coffee and tea.  Caffeine is a great way to fight fatigue in the short term.  Check out our blog on caffeine to find out more https://patienttalk.org/?p=459.

e)      Green leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach.  But then again these high calcium foods are pretty much vital for all aspects of wellness.

And do remember to drink water during the day.  Read our article on the subject here https://patienttalk.org/?p=320.

Do you have any other suggestions as to how you can fight fatigue without recourse to medications?  If you do we would love it if you could share your ideas in the comments box below.

Many thanks in advance