A few lifestyle habits can help you cut down on inflammation and achieve healthier energy levels.
Everyone gets tiredthis isn’t anything new.
But what about when a few good nights of sleep don’t fix things?
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The best way to describe it is you’re “always tired.”
But the reality is you probably aren’t just tired; you’re fatigued!
Unusual or persistent fatigue may be a sign of a serious medical problem.
Alwayscontact your health care providerfirst if you are concerned about your health.
Pathological fatigueis initiated by an inflammatory immune response to a pathogen or irritant.
This triggers the release of cytokines, inflammatory compounds designed to fight off the pathogen.
These can interact with the nervous system to cause some fatigue early on.
Because of this, fatigue usually increases as inflammation in the body increases.
In fact, approximately 40% of the healthy population may also experience this inflammatory-driven fatigue.
Reducing inflammation can have an impact on fatigue since less inflammation means less cytokine secretion.
Intense, long-duration exercise can trigger inflammation, particularly if the body is already inflamed.
But on the flip side, being sedentary on a regular basis leads to inflammation.
Daily movement also helps to maintain circadian rhythms which may also help your sleep.
Lay the Groundwork for Better Sleep.
Getting adequate, good-quality sleep each night is even more important when you’re fatigued and have inflammation.
But existinginflammation can alter your circadian rhythms and sleep cycle, making it difficult to fall or stay asleep.
This means that you may need to take extra measures to ensure you get that good-quality sleep.
Here are a few things that help.
Choose Foods with Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients.
Incorporatingfoods with anti-inflammatory nutrients and compoundsdaily is one of the most powerful ways to reduce inflammation with your diet.
Higher intakes of fruits and vegetables are linked to lower inflammatory markers thanks toantioxidants, phytochemicals and fiber.
Here are a few ways to do this.
Bottom Line
Some fatigue is normal, but too much can be cause for concern.
