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Fatigue – whether from an autoimmune condition or any other chronic illness, is no joke. Fatigue takes a toll on the body and in so many ways. There are some really great ways to approach fatigue on a more natural level. In my experience, my fatigue levels tend to ebb and flow. I am mostly able to stay ahead of it but have definitely had my moments of it hitting me like a brick wall. It’s hard to explain the “fatigue” sensation to someone that never really experienced it. Here is my best description; It is like a weighted  blanket laying over you, weighing you down, like you have concrete feet and just can not get moving. All you want to do is sleep and rest. There are so many people with autoimmune conditions that severely struggle with fatigue. It really cuts into the quality of one’s life and should never be taken lightly.

I have managed my fatigue pretty well all these years – coming up on 20 years diagnosed with MS. I can say (and so will my husband) that I definitely hit a time in the evening where I just “shut down”. I can motor along surprisingly good all day but once that “shut down” feeling arrives, that’s it – game over for me. And I know, I have to honor it!

Here are some great tips to help manage your fatigue. Some may seem like common sense but, “are you doing them”? That’s the real question! Here we go:

  1. Mind Set – Don’t Give Up – Stay Positive. The mind is a powerful tool and how we approach difficult situations can set the tone for the final outcome. Staying positive as best you can – will pay off.
  2. Diet & Lifestyle Changes Can Make A Difference – Oh boy – here Christi goes again – telling us to eat healthier and exercise more. Well – there is truth and results in doing this. Hmmm, I may be speaking from experience. 😊 Remove those foods causing havoc on your body – AKA – Inflammation (fatigue, pain, neuropathy, brain fog, cognitive issues). Start here by removing: Sugar | Fried Foods | Processed Foods
  3. Add Anti-Inflammatory Foods Into Your Diet. These foods will help boost your energy and offer you endurance throughout your day. Recommended anti-inflammatory foods include:
    Wild Caught Fish | Berries | Leafy Greens | Cruciferous Veggies | Avocado | Green Tea | Bananas | Apples | Olive Oil | Coconut Oil
  4. Stay Hydrated! Aim to drink real water – either 8, 8 oz. glasses or ½ your body weight in ounces of water per day. Being dehydrated will only make the fatigue worse.
  5. Keep a Journal – This allows you to log and track some habits that may be contributing to your fatigue. You can also watch how your energy levels increase once making the above changes.
  6. What about Caffeine? – It’s ok to have – just make sure it’s the right kind, not too much and be mindful regarding time of day consuming it. My recommendations: – organic coffee or tea (unsweetened), no more than 2 servings per day and no later than 2:00 PM.
    *why organic coffee/tea? They are one of the most chemically processed foods, period.
  7. Avoid White Sugar and HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) – These types of sugar will spike your blood sugar and put you on the blood sugar roller coaster. This is when you are countering your day with drops in energy from having sugar and then needing caffeine to pick you back up and then more sugar and back to the caffeine and then more sugar. You may know what I am talking about here.
  8. Make Sure You are Having Sufficient Protein Intake For All Meals. Protein helps regulate your energy levels. Yet keep in mind the rule, “all in moderation”. It’s determining the right balance for you and your energy levels. I do a protein energy experiment with my clients and it’s interesting to see how much each individual needs. Also note if having something sweet like berries, have a protein with it to help balance out sugar levels. Suggestions include Greek yogurt or nuts.
  9. Minimize processed foods and aim to start moving them out of your diet.
  10. Add in healthy fats such as nuts (walnuts/almonds), avocado wild caught fish, etc. These are also beneficial for brain and heart health.
  11. Meal Prepping goes a long way. Having foods prepped when your energy levels are up will help you stay on course with cleaner eating. Nothing delights me more when I have onions minced, veggies chopped and ready to go for a meal. Give it a try!

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      • Projected Launch Timeframe: Fall 2020
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  2. How to Minimize Sugar And Improve Energy
  3. How to Boost Your Immune System & Combat Coronavirus
  4. Tips For Better Quality Sleep
  5. Beating Your Inner Resistance – Habit Change
  6. Reality of MS & Autoimmune Disease
  7. The State of Our Mental Health During the Covid Crisis
  8. Prevalence of Food Sensitivity & Determining If You Have One
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  10. Going Into A Corona Summer
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  12. Overcoming Typical Diet Challenges
  13. How to Experience A Healthy Summer
  14. Intermittent Fasting for Fighting Inflammation
  15. Why Organic?
  16. Migraines & Autoimmune Disease
  17. Taking on Fatigue

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