normal level of sustained energy rather than a spike and then the ultimate crash.
5. You May Need To See Your Doctor
If you have tried all the above fixes to help with your energy with no success, then you may need to pay a visit to your doctor to rule out any chronic health conditions. Common, non-serious conditions like anemia may contribute to your low energy levels. If you are anemic, you may just need to take an iron supplement to improve your energy levels.
However, there are more serious conditions like heart disease that can present through fatigue. If you feel extreme fatigue performing basic activities like housework or walking to the mailbox, you should talk to your doctor to rule out any heart issues before things get very serious.
Additionally, diseases like diabetes, sleep apnea, and obesity an also cause your energy to plummet, so talk to your doctor to rule these out as well, if you think you may be at risk.
Sharita Jennings is a fitness and travel enthusiast and creator of Get Fit Like That, LLC. She is a health policy attorney and ACE certified group fitness instructor and fitness nutrition specialist. She provides online fitness plans and leads group fitness classes in Washington DC. Check out her fitness tips and workouts at GetFitLikeThat.com.