The next IGNITE series covers the book "Spent" by Dr. Frank Lipman. The topic of fatigue, exhaustion and how to re-energize ourselves seems to be very timely. Are we in the midst of an exhaustion epidemic? Are we a nation of workaholics that can't find the right formula for work-life balance?
In SPENT, Dr. Lipman brings focus to an epidemic that is making an explosion in our society; exhaustion, fatigue, and a feeling of being sapped of all energy. Fatigue is among one of the most common reasons for a person to visit a doctor or medical practitioner. For doctors, a complaint of feeling tired all the time or having fatigue is frustrating as they have no drug or recognized medication they can prescribe.
Fatigue is weariness. It can be both physical and mental. Physical fatigue is the inability to continue functioning at the level of one's normal abilities. Mental fatigue, on the other hand, rather manifests into a state of sleepiness.
Fatigue can be part of many organic diseases which make you feel tired when you are unwell as your body is using its energy to try and combat the disease and return you to optimum health. The bodily processes of healing can leave little energy available for normal day to day living and lead to exhaustion and fatigue.
The importance in some of the messages Dr. Lipman offers is that making small changes in your lifestyle and behavior can have a big impact. Fatigue can be beaten with a consistent effort of good nutrition, exercise, and many other recommendations which you'll find in Dr. Lipman's book.
If all of this sounds familiar, then perhaps you should tune into this series..........
Enjoy your journey to better health,
Dr. Tony Linares
