Symptoms of energy loss are universal, regardless of the cause.Definition Energy loss is defined in a number of ways. Exhaustion, lethargy, tiredness,weariness, listlessness, lassitude and fatigue are just some of the terms in common usage. All these refer to a state where the body runs out of steam. You may lack vitality, feel drowsy, lack general interest and concentration and remain inactive. Description Lack of energy may be temporary, from overexertion, or your body sending a message that it needs to rest. In a society where overwork and sleep deprivation are normal we all feel tired from time to time. However, the lack of energy (or fatigue) referred to here is more than just a few hours of tiredness. Although it is not a disorder in itself, severe energy loss can be a symptom of disease or bodily imbalance and can occur at any age. It may be a first indication that your body is not working as it should and needs attention. * At any one time 1 in 10 people worldwide will feel tired or lethargic. Causes Malnutrition and nutritional, chemical and hormonal deficiency go hand in hand with energy loss and are the top causes of fatigue in most cases of both physical and psychological disorders. Vitamin and mineral deficiency, lack of exercise and stress in particular all ‘feed’ energy loss and increase pressure on your vital organs. Your healthcare practitioner will begin by taking your medical history and observing your physical status (your heart health, lymph nodes and thyroid functions). He/she will likely enquire about your lifestyle and may ask about any other related physical symptoms (such as headaches, nausea or pains) and weigh this up against the duration of the fatigue. Diagnostic tests may also be performed to help in a diagnosis. These may include blood tests and urinalyses (e.g. for anaemia, thyroid function and possible infections). The pattern of energy loss itself usually gives away any significant problem and healthcare practitioners may rely on your presentation and severity of symptoms for their diagnosis. Natural Treatments Prevention is better than cure. Monitoring a healthy lifestyle through adequate sleep, a well balanced diet, exercise and relaxation are important alongside nutritional, hormonal and natural chemical restoration. Many individual ingredients can be found to help increase your energy levels and ‘put a spring into your step’. These ingredients are indeed proven to initiate energy enhancing properties and include: Symptoms are pretty much universal, regardless of the cause. * Confusion If you are taking medications (including over-the-counter medicines) these may cause similar symptoms and drowsiness too. Treatments Prolonged lack of energy does not have to be part of life at any age. It is not a ‘normal’ part of the aging process and does not have to be accepted as such. As it is biologically based energy loss is both treatable and preventable. Conventional Treatments Prescription drugs are often given to try to increase energy levels. Many treat the symptoms that are apparently causing the fatigue, but suppressing these doesn’t generally deal with the actual cause. Also, when using conventional medications it is important to remember their potential for causing multiple side effects, some of which can be seriously detrimental to your health... for example... Return from Energy loss to Senior Health answers |