Many of us complain about feeling tired and lacking energy. The good news is that there are a number of ways that we can boost our energy levels. There are a raft of reasons for low energy levels, including nutritional deficiencies, food intolerances, blood sugar fluctuations, low thyroid levels ...
Do you ever complain about being tired? Many people do.A number of medical conditions can make you feel tired including iron deficiencies, low thyroid function, diabetes, depression, coeliac disease, sleep apnoea, among others so check in with your doctor first if you are feeling tired. Many people will still feel sluggish without any underlying condition.
Even if you are suffering from one of these conditions, treating lifestyle factors such as poor diet, poor sleep, stress and emotional factors can improve your energy levels.
We get asked questions regularly about conditions that affect the eyes, so we take a look at different forms of conjunctivitis, dry eye, glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Eye twitching is a common occurrence and happens when the muscles in the bottom eyelid contract, causing a little spasm. The medical term for this condition is called myokymia, but it is not a serious condition, just irritating sometimes. It usually affects only one eye. The twitches can be caused by tiredness, stress, eye strain or magnesium deficiency. Dry eyes and allergies may also make the eyelids more likely to twitch, so treat those conditions separately if they occur. Getting plenty of sleep, eating well and exercising regularly can help to reduce tiredness and stress. Try also to reduce alcohol and caffeine in your diet as they can make stress worse. Eye strain may occur if your vision is not...
Having a well-stocked first aid kit on hand in an emergency or in the event of a minor injury can be incredibly useful, if you know how to use the contents. Your kit should be tailored to you, your family, workplace and recreation ...
