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Traditional Chinese Medicine Focuses on Balance and Energy

Feb 26, 2018 · Dawn Bialy · Energy & Fatigue

Most people are familiar with acupuncture, but there’s far more to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) than the needles. “TCM is an ancient medical system that looks at human physiology in a way that predates our current knowledge of human physiology and medicine,” explains Victoria Chan Harrison, MD, assistant professor of rehabilitation … Read More

Yoga, Meditation Boost Brain Function and Energy Levels

Nov 29, 2017 · Jay Roland · Energy & Fatigue

Yoga and meditation have long been associated with stress relief and improving one’s ability to find calm and focus. Yoga has other physical benefits, such as improving muscle tone and flexibility. A recent study out of Canada finds that brief sessions of Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation may also improve … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Extreme Fatigue; Brain Protection; Fasting for Tests

Nov 28, 2017 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Q: I’m in my late 60s and I’ve been extremely tired lately. I’m having trouble concentrating and doing even light exercise. Is this just a function of getting older? A: Endurance can decline somewhat with age, and you may not be able to move as quickly as when you were … Read More

Energy-Boosting Foods

Nov 28, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Energy & Fatigue

Whole natural foods, such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, trump processed so-called “energy” food and drinks any day of the week. Frequently, the latter are full of sugar and calories, causing energy highs and lows that fluctuate throughout the day, rather than maintaining a steady, unvarying energy stream. To … Read More

Food: The Best Source of Natural Energy

Oct 27, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Energy & Fatigue

If you’re looking for a way to stay energized throughout the day, skip the energy drinks, energy bars, frappuccinos, and sugary soft drinks: Most of the “energy” in these products comes from sugar, caffeine, and white flour. It’s true that these products can give you a quick energy boost, but … Read More

Energy and Mental Health: Exploring the Vitality Link

Aug 29, 2017 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Energy & Fatigue

If you’re wondering where your get-up-and-go went, and are looking for ways to increase your energy levels, there are a number of steps you can take to boost your mental and physical vigor, an MGH expert says. Doing so will help keep your body active, your heart vigorous, and your … Read More

Q&A: Thyroid Disease; Melanoma; Fats

Aug 21, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Energy & Fatigue

Q. I’ve been experiencing a lot of fatigue and weight gain recently, and a friend suggested I might be having thyroid problems. Can you give me any information about the thyroid and what it does? A. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, just below the … Read More

Frontline: Fibromyalgia Symptoms; Bone-Building Drugs; Cardio Disease & Cognitive Decline

May 4, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Energy & Fatigue

Fibromyalgia symptoms may respond to vitamin D supplementation People who suffer from the chronic pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia may benefit from taking vitamin D supplements, according to a study published in the February 2014 issue of the journal PAIN. Since there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, treatment focuses … Read More

Is Your Low Energy a Serious Problem? Take This Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Test to Find Out

Apr 27, 2017 · Susan Jimison Vitek · Energy & Fatigue

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a mystery disease capable of transforming healthy individuals into exhausted shadows of their former selves, with low energy, muddled thinking, and chronic joint and muscle pain, among other symptoms. For many years, researchers have looked into possible causes for this complex condition—including psychological problems, viruses, … Read More

Are You Tired All the Time?

Mar 22, 2017 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Energy & Fatigue

If you are frequently exhausted during the day, you may suspect a sleep disorder. And while it’s a good place to start, there may be some other reasons for your daytime tiredness. “Fatigue and sleepiness are two different things,” explains clinical psychologist Jennifer Martin, PhD, David Geffen School of Medicine … Read More

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