FATIGUE: Cancer-Related and CFS

Driver Fatigue - Most Underestimated Cause Of Accident On The Road

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:56:36 -0500

Signs of fatigue can seriously impair your driving skills while on the road. When you are fatigued your reactions are much slower, your ability to concentrate on driving is reduced and it takes longer to interpret and understand what is happening with the other traffic. Fatigue related crashes are often more severe than others because driver's reaction times are delayed or they have failed to make any maneuvers to avoid a crash. Add fatigue to alcohol or speeding and it is a lethal mix.

Using Flaxseed To Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The number of people being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has grown considerably over the years. This is not a result of more cases in the populations but is probably a result of better diagnostic methods and a better understanding of the disease. People who suffer with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have difficulty with many parts of daily living. Some people describe the problem as similar to having concussion or brain injury. A person can be tired, feel foggy, have difficulty moving, or many other symptoms. It is important that any person with unexplained symptoms see a doctor to rule out Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Getting Eough Sleep is the Perfect Solution For Muscle Fatigue

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Bettina Walker works as child social worker. She loves every minute of her work as she knows it is very worthwhile endeavor as providing assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of the children. Although, the work she does assisting single parents, finding foster homes for the abandoned/abused children and arranging adoptions. Nevertheless, it proves to be a tiring task. It left her emotionally drained and physically spent because she was so dedicated to her work that she extended long hours at the office. Her hard work, however, eventually resulted in excessive fatigue.

Chronic Fatigue Diet Alternatives

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:55:26 -0500

The foods a person consumes plays a vital role in their overall health, both physically and mentally. A person who fills their daily diet with foods high in fats and sugars will definitely find they don’t feel as well as they once did. The problem of obesity is out of control in our society. It affects people of all ages and all backgrounds. While no one really enjoys being overweight there is a large portion of this population that refuse to take steps to change it. They simply decide to accept their physical appearance as it is. While this is an option each of us has, you simply can’t push the medical problems associated with a poor diet to the side. While a poor diet isn’t the only cause of chronic fatigue it can be a significant trigger.

Fatigue in Mesothelioma Patients

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:08:46 -0500

The word fatigue means the shortage or absence of energy that override the capability of mesothelioma patients to function and can result to mental disorder. Fatigue symptoms are weakness, exhaustion, extreme tiredness, weariness, etc. There could be psychological and emotional symptoms also in addition to the above mentioned. Mesothelioma patients may suffer from acute or chronic fatigue.

What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fri, 11 May 2007 00:56:27 -0500

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that does not improve with bed rest and may worsen with physical or mental activity. Of all chronic illnesses, CFS is one of the most mysterious. The symptoms of it include the following and at least four of the following are present for six months:

Employee Health Issues - What is Anti-Fatigue Matting?

Mon, 07 May 2007 00:55:29 -0500

Anti-Fatigue Matting is a product that provides relief to workers who stand on their feet for long periods of time. Individuals who have jobs involving prolonged standing are at high risk for back injuries and pain.. To protect workers and relieve the fatigue and pain of standing, companies are utilizing ergonomic products like anti-fatigue matting.

Acupuncture and Alternative Therapies for Chronic Fatigue

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:54:15 -0500

It is estimated that over 50% of the American population experiences chronic fatigue. The most common causes are stress, overwork, insomnia, depression, and various malfunctions in the major systems of the body (endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, etc.) Western medicine is decidedly lacking in safe and effective treatment options for fatigue. Quite commonly, the first step is to use a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), such as Prozac, Paxil, or Wellbutrin, as fatigue is commonly associated with depression. Although trends are changing among the newer generation of doctors, it is still quite rare that the patient is offered lifestyle counseling that focuses on nutrition, exercise, and sleep.

There are many wonderful alternative treatment options that include acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and exercise. Acupuncture tops the list because it tends to be so effective is supplementing the body’s energy.

Is Diet A Treatment For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:40:08 -0500

Sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome that carry extra weight may be able to speed their recovery by reducing some of this excess.

Coping with Fatigue

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:54:09 -0500

Are you feeling tired a lot for no apparent cause or at least that you can think of? Ever wonder what is making you feel so tired all the time? Fatigue can have many different causes that may include:

Procrastination And Fatigue – A Deadly Combination

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:45:09 -0500

How do you make an easy task difficult? Simple. You put it off and you keep postponing it until it eventually becomes a big deal. It’s one thing to procrastinate on the small things, but it’s quite another to procrastinate on the big issues in life. You can trace almost all your personal problems back to the failure to take effective and timely action.

Natural Treatment For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:46:44 -0500

There was an episode of the "Golden Girls" where Dorothy wasn't quite feeling right. She didn't know what it was, but she knew something was wrong. She was tired, couldn't concentrate, and basically was out of sorts. She went to doctors to see if they could find anything wrong with her. All the tests came back normal. They told her that there was nothing wrong with her and suggested that she seek psychiatric help. Finally, Dorothy went to a doctor who diagnosed her as having chronic fatigue syndrome. He pointed out to her that many doctors do not even acknowledge that this disease exists, but it does. He made some suggestions to her as to how to treat it, as there was no cure and nobody really understood what causes it.

Finding A Workable Chronic Fatigue Cure

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:38:28 -0500

Chronic fatigue, or also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis is a special type of illness that is characterized by severe exhaustion of the patient. The symptoms of the disease is almost similar to ordinary exhaustion other than it does not easily fade out even after taking enough rest.

What's Causing My Depression and Fatigue?

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:49:21 -0500

Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Depression are absolutely systemic in our society today. Recent studies done by the AMA and CMA purport one in four people in North America are suffering from some form of chronic fatigue or depression and it’s expected eight out of ten of us will experience similar afflictions in our lifetime. But numbers like these don’t speak to the cause and only tell half the story.

Who put the Syndrome in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:46:49 -0500

If you or a friend or relative suffers from this severe and often debilitating disease, you may have wondered, as I have, why the word "syndrome?"