DO you feel fatigued all the time? Sometimes the things we do to boost our energy could actually be making us more tired. An energy drink might pick you up for a short while but because they are laden with sugar and stimulants, you’ll likely crash not long afterwards. The same goes for foods high in simple carbs and sugar such as sweets, pastries and white bread.
If you’re feeling sleepy but can’t take a nap, drink a large glass of water, go for a walk outside and eat something that contains protein and fibre, which will be digested more steadily for prolonged energy. If you’ve been tired all the time for a few weeks for no obvious reason, please speak to your GP. Conditions that cause a decrease in energy include mental health illness, pregnancy, menopause, sleep apnoea, an iron deficiency, diabetes, a thyroid issue or, in rare cases, cancer.
So consider if there are any other changes to your usual self. Here is a selection of what readers have asked me this week . .
. Q: I AM worried about my son becoming sexually active. He is 16.
What can I do? A: This is a really good question and I am sure there are many parents of teenagers out there that feel the same way. Firstly, it is important to have conversations about this, and if your gut feeling is that now is the right time, it likely is. As parents, we must try to not let our own embarrassment get in the way.
It’s OK to be a bit embarrassed about certain topics and it’s alright to let your child know that you fe.
