Secrets to Fighting Fatigue

Can you remember the last time you woke up energetic and ready to face the day?

In today's face-paced stressful lifestyle it's not surprising that more and more people are having to cope with constant fatigue whether it be chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, or fatigue related to; stress, PMT, menopause, weight, illness etc.

If you are one of these people, then you know how debilitating it can be as it can affect all aspects of your life.

You may experience fatigue on a:

* mental level - poor memory, concentration, creativity and productivity, impaired decision making and judgement

* physical level - headaches, dizziness, sore or aching muscles, muscle weakness, slowed reflexes and responses, appetite loss, reduced immune system function, blurry vision

* emotional level - low motivation, moodiness, irritability, inability to deal with stress or strong emotions

In TCM, fatigue is believed to be the result of not having a sufficient amount of healthy Chi circulating freely in the body, causing an internal imbalance. Address the imbalance/s and the fatigue is gone.

So what is Chi?

Chi, is known throughout the world by many names: qi, essence, life-force, ki, prana, spirit or life energy. Basically it is what keeps us alive. It is found in everything that exists in the universe.

Every part of your life, your physical health, mental alertness and emotional stability all depend on the flow of Chi in and around you. The free flow of this energy is an important factor in keeping you healthy. Knowing how to increase, conserve and use this valuable energy is vital in maintaining a healthy and happy life.

Chi flows throughout the meridians in your body, supplying your organs with nourishment and ensuring their normal function.

In TCM it is believed that when the body's channels or meridians are blocked and Chi is unable to flow freely, becoming disturbed, stagnant, imbalanced or depleted, fatigue and pain occur. To be able to build and direct the flow of Chi in your body will enhance your physical and mental health and reduce the chance of fatigue.

Symptoms of inadequate, blocked or low quality Chi can include feeling tired, listless or exhausted, sleeping poorly, low creativity and productivity, difficulty coping with illness and stress, poor circulation, feeling unmotivated and irritable.

Healthy Chi equals a healthy you.

To find out about how balanced and healthy your Chi is visit: http://www.chiyolife.com.au/chi-articles/balanced-energy-quiz.html