FATIGUE [....doesn't come from Mars]
Introduction
A prime function of the body is to produce energy from the food we eat. When biochemical energy production declines for any reason, the resulting symptom is fatigue. Fatigue is the basic indicator of an energetic imbalance in the body. Fatigue is the most common complaint in doctors' offices today. While it is not a disease, it is an early warning symptom for many potentially serious health conditions. Yet fatigue is not accorded nearly the importance that it deserves. Medical approaches to fatigue usually consist of treatment for anemia and hypothyroidism. Both these conditions must be considered as causes of fatigue. However, there are many other causes as well.

Two possible reasons why fatigue is oftentimes not addressed by physicians are an inability to assess the causes of fatigue and an incomplete understanding of those causes. This paper discusses the use of the trace mineral analysis for assessing fatigue. Biochemical causes for fatigue include imbalances in the oxidation rate, interruptions in the energy pathway, heavy metal toxicity, sugar and carbohydrate intolerance and glandular imbalances.

Fatigue not only affects physical health, but also work performance, behavior and family dynamics. Understanding fatigue can help us understand problems ranging from depression to drug addiction and crime. This article presents an overview of nutritional causes for fatigue, assessment of fatigue by mineral analysis and correction through scientifically applied nutrition programs.

Signs And Symptoms Associated With Fatigue
Physical Signs and Symptoms
Fatigue is not always an obvious symptom. Any of the following symptoms may be indicators of fatigue:

addiction to stimulants
allergies
cold hands and feet
constipation
cravings for sweets or salt
difficulty concentrating
diminished perspiration
distaste for animal protein and fat
excessive sensitivity to stress
feelings of apathy and mental depression
impaired thinking and memory loss
inability to cope with stress
insomnia
intestinal gas and bloating
joint pains
low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
low blood pressure
mental confusion
muscle weakness
negative thoughts
poor digestion
proneness to infection or other illnesses

The list could also be extended to more serious conditions that have fatigue as an underlying cause.

Laboratory Assessment Of Fatigue.....
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