Fatigue is basically mental or physical exhaustion that is caused by stress, overwork, medication or an illness. Most of us will suffer from fatigue at some point in our lives. Most people will recover quite quickly with a short period of rest even a holiday. However it is important to identify the cause of the fatigue to prevent future occurrences.

If you are suffering from fatigue it is important to assess your diet and make sure there are no vital elements missing. Diet can be a large contributing factor to fatigue and often making dietary changes can significantly boost energy levels. It is also important to assess your lifestyle if stress or insomnia are the cause then there are a number of therapies that can address those problems including massage, yoga, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, progressive relaxation and meditation. In addition therapies that have been shown effective in lifting fatigue are herbal remedies, traditional Chinese medicine and colour therapy.