I have suffered from a lack of energy that was almost unbearable and abnormal for most of my life. My family saw my sluggish behavior as laziness. I was slow to get up most mornings and lacked that get-up-and-go needed for instant motivation, but was an extremely hard worker—diligent about finishing a task and doing it well.

I found that what I was experiencing was called lethargy due to low blood iron. All I needed was a little more spinach, liver, beans and salmon to give me that spark I needed. Add exercise and a decent night of sleep and lethargy is rarely ever a struggle anymore.

What is lethargy?

Lethargy is a medical condition represented by slowness, general indifference, tiredness and drowsiness. Other names for lethargy are listlessness, malaise, and fatigue. Stress or exertion may lead to lethargy, but it can also be the symptom of many serious problems or illnesses.

Causes of lethargy

There are many causes of lethargy. The primary cause is lack of proper nutrition such as a deficiency in the appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals. Lack of sleep, too much sleep, and not enough exercise can all be contributing factors of lethargy.

Some diseases and disorders can also bring on lethargy. Thyroid disorder, hepatitis, jaundice and kidney failure are all medical contributors of lethargy. Psychological disorders can cause fatigue, as well as many other common disorders such as constipation. If a bout of lethargy comes on suddenly and persists, consult your physician immediately.

Home Remedies and Prevention

Get plenty of rest, at least 8 hours a night.
Exercise on a regular basis—at least three times a week for 15 minutes.

Eat a well balanced diet. The best foods to eat when experiencing a bout of listlessness are:
• Pecans which are high in Vitamin B-6. Eat 10-15 raw pecans a day as a therapeutic dose, or 20-30 pecan halves.
• Raw egg yolk is high in lecithin, a major component of the brain and nerve tissue which stimulates sluggish adrenal glands. Blend 2 egg yolks with carrot juice once daily for therapeutic purposes.
• Carrots are the overall best therapeutic food in the world. Carrot juice alkalizes, cleanses, nourishes, and stimulates almost every system in the body. It’s a natural antidote for nervous exhaustion caused by diets deficient in vital raw foods. Blend in beets and cucumbers with the carrots to improve blood quality and increase energy.

Other foods high in iron that help with fatigue are:
• Raw spinach
• Molasses
• Wheat germ
• Soy beans

Avoid processed, canned, preserved and denatured foods which will add to or bring on an episode. Make sure these make up less than 50% of your diet.

-Anne

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