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Get enough sleep
Always get up at the same time, even on weekends. Your body will eventually get the hang of the steady sleep schedule. Need extra sleep? Go to bed earlier. As long as you’re getting up at the same time every morning, it’s fine to have a flexible getting-to-bed schedule. Also, keep naps short. If you snooze more than half an hour during the day, your body will want more, and you’ll be groggy when you wake up.
(Related: 3 AM and Wide Awake? Here’s How to Sleep Through the Night)
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A quick cure for fatigue
For a quick pick-me-up, put two drops of peppermint oil on a tissue or handkerchief, hold it to your nose, and breathe deeply. If you have more time, try adding two drops of the oil to bathwater along with four drops of rosemary oil for an invigorating soak.
(Related: The Health Benefits of Peppermint)
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When to see your doctor about fatigue
A long list of medical conditions and lifestyle issues can contribute to fatigue, including lack of sleep, inadequate nutrition, flu, obesity, allergies, infections, anemia, alcohol abuse, hypothyroidism, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and AIDS. If you feel tired “all the time” even after you’ve taken steps to treat fatigue, make an appointment to see your doctor. If you have fatigue along with sudden onset of abdominal pain, shortness of breath, or severe headache, seek immediate medical attention. Other chronic symptoms that might require a doctor’s attention are muscle aches, nausea, depression, fever, or difficulty seeing.
Now that you know some of the best natural home remedies for fatigue, check out these 22 guaranteed ways to boost your energy.
