Endometriosis fatigue

Chronic fatigue

Fatigue is something everyone can relate to, we all get tired and run-down at one point or another in our lives. What happens though when it takes over your life? Constant fatigue, brain fog, lethargy, aching muscles, to the point where even the most simple tasks become difficult. When it doesn't go away, even with a good night of sleep, you know there's a problem. Here are some tips for managing chronic fatigue:

• Incorporating meditation and deep slow breathing, or breath regulation and lengthening (a technique in yoga called pranayama), it is a wonderful experience for your body and mind. Yoga Nidra is one of my favourite techniques for managing fatigue, you can find recorded yoga nidra on You Tube.

• Cut out caffeine, alcohol and other stimulants. If you're working, try taking a week or two off, schedule a holiday to get through the worst part of the caffeine withdrawal and help recharge your body.

• Light exercise, yoga - restorative or yin yoga, they are superb for fatigue. Walking is great too, try 15-20 minutes of light walking in the morning and/or evening.

• Early morning sunlight exposure; aim for 10 minutes without sunglasses on (don’t look at the sun though). It helps to regulate your sleep wake cycle, which means you’re more alert during the day and ready for sleep at night.

• Talk to your doctor to get an overall health check and get a blood test to rule out health conditions or deficiencies.

• Eat a healthful diet and drink plenty of water, even mild dehydration can cause fatigue.

• Aim for 7—8 hours sleep a night and get to bed before 10pm. Consider taking magnesium to help with sleep, a epsom salt bath is a beautiful way to promote a restful sleep and ease muscle tension.