subject: What You Should Consider Doing to Combat Fatigue [print this page] What You Should Consider Doing to Combat Fatigue
One of the biggest complaints that doctors and dentists hear from their patients is how low their energy is and how tired they are all the time, even though they insist they are getting adequate rest. I have complained about these same symptoms to my own doctor about constant exhaustion, no energy and general apathy, even after trying to perk myself up with a large coffee. As it turns out, my fatigue and lack of energy are due to vitamin deficiencies in my body. As a dental practice management consultant, I thought this fatigue was due to the simultaneous deadlines I had going on due to multiple dental advertising campaigns. I'm glad that all I really need to do is take a few supplements to boost my energy. Perhaps you've been feeling the same waynot necessarily "ill," but certainly not feeling your best, which, like me, might be due to vitamin deficiencies.
I found out that folic acid is known to be effective for boosting energy levels, so it is certainly something that I added to my shopping cart. To combat the fatigue, I got the go-ahead from my doctor to try gingko biloba, which is an herbal supplement that increases energy as well as enhances memory and mental alertness. Many companies market tea containing gingko biloba, which you can take to work when you need a quick pick-me-up.
Like many things that have a lot of "pros" to using them, gingko biloba has a "con." It is a blood-thinning agent, so if you take aspirin on a regular basis or other blood-thinning medications, gingko biloba can further thin your blood which can lead to frequent bruising, bleeding gums and wounds or cuts that won't clot. If you are currently on blood-thinning medication, it is a good idea to discuss with your doctor and your dentist during your next medical and dental consulting appointments if you want to try gingko biloba, or any other vitamin for that matter, as your doctors will be able to determine which vitamins are safe for your body.
A healthy diet can help you get the vitamins that you need, but sometimes you might need a little extra help from vitamins and vitamin supplements in order to help your body ward off infections, keep your skin young and healthy, and maintain robust energy and mental alertness levels so that you can not only be productive in your daily activities, you can enjoy your life.
