Your genes account for 8% of the difference in people’s tiredness and low energy. If one of your parents has always struggled with their energy, there’s a small chance you could have a genetic susceptibility towards fatigue. Studies also show you are more likely to experience fatigue or burnout if your personality type is hard-working, perfectionist, obsessive-compulsive or overactive. If any of these sound like you, then your personality type and the way you interact with others could be an energy leak.” A Functional Medicine Expert Can Help The problem with fatigue is that it doesn’t go away unless you identify the cause. It’s only when I quit my job, broke the vicious cycle of burnout and started making changes that I managed to do so.”

Prior to becoming a nutritionist Karina spent 15 years working as an HR leader for organisations such as The Boston Consulting Group and Deloitte. She studied Biomedicine at The Institute of Optimum Nutrition and is currently a member of three governing bodies in the industry, BANT, ANP, CNHC. She is also a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine based in the US and a management graduate from Leeds University Business School.If you're coming to Coles by car, why not take advantage of the 2 hours free parking at Sainsbury's Pioneer Square - just follow the signs for Pioneer Square as you drive into Bicester and park in the multi-storey car park above the supermarket. Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. You don't need to shop in Sainsbury's to get the free parking! Where to Find Us Karina Antram (BSc hons, DIP-NT) is a registered nutritionist and graduate of the renowned College of Naturopathic Medicine and an executive coach.

Another tip she gives is to avoid multitasking. “I just think it's such a cognitive brain drain. If you're doing too many things at once. So if you're doing too many things at once you just feel terrible,” she said. I decided that day just to start and not stop. I wrote consistently, every day even when the demands of motherhood, running a business and general life easily could have derailed me.

I’ve always suffered from gastrointestinal issues and I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome in 2014 and Lyme disease in 2018. On some occasions, the gastrointestinal pain was so bad that I ended up in hospital. During my career working in a series of corporate roles, I suffered from burnout,” Karina says. “By retraining as a nutritionist and drawing on my experiences, I am able to empower people to look after their own health.” It will motivate you and get you through the tired and more difficult times in your life.’ Tip seven: Drink bone broth Her clinic is increasingly busy – a pattern linked to the impacts of long Covid and workplace stresses – and Karina knew she could reach even more people through writing.

Take a protein rich smoothie and sip throughout to keep energy levels up. Don’t eat fruit on it’s own, combine with protein to avoid a big glucose spike. If you can understand why you aren’t sleeping you can then apply the right tools to combat it,’ says Karina. One way of doing so is by tweaking family favourites. “Next time you’re making a spaghetti bolognese, try replacing half the meat with lentils, and half the pasta with spiralized vegetables. That way you’re getting your micronutrients and improving digestion.” 2. Optimise the gut microbiome This might surprise you. Everyone’s tired, aren’t they? Perhaps you think that tiredness is the trade-off for holding down a successful job, having a family, hobbies and an active social life. Well, I want you to realize that it’s not, and that life doesn’t have to be this way.

After suffering from burnout during her career, Karina Antram got to the root of the issue. She retrained as a nutritionist, and shares her five steps to fixing fatigue. Supplements are often debated amongst nutritionists, but Karina is in favour: “For me, soil quality isn’t as mineral rich as it used to be and food transported from other countries loses minerals. On top of that, 50% of food we eat is ultra-processed, so sometimes we need to supplement. I adopt a food first approach, then introduce supplements.” 5. Harness the power of your brain Keep your throat lubricated to avoid any differences in voice quality. Sipping water throughout is key. Ideally refrain from speaking much 24 hours before. Karina is hugely passionate about health and wellbeing after her own health struggles led her to seek out naturopathic practices. After being diagnosed with IBS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Lyme Disease, Karina tried out a multitude of tests, diets, health practices, different foods and herbs to try and combat her debilitating symptoms which, at times, led her to being hospitalised. Karina is now recovered, having made numerous changes to her diet and lifestyle, but is fully aware that consistency and continuity is key. Tiredness, whether mild or debilitating, is your body trying to tell you something. It’s saying that whatever you’re doing to keep it operating each day isn’t working. Something is not right, and the symptoms you’re feeling are your body’s way of screaming to be heard. This book will help you listen to that cry; it will give you the tools to gain control over your energy and teach you how to never feel tired again.

Here is an excerpt from the introduction of my book ‘Fix Your Fatigue’ as part of #linkedinbookclub. At the bottom are 3 #nutrition tips to help fight fatigue. If you know that you don’t feel yourself for no reason whatsoever, that’s when you need to seek support.” And writing articles and being featured in a number of other notable publications such as Vogue, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan. Third is all about the foundational layers of well being sleep and exercise. We all need to sleep more, and exercise more, we know that.Have a blueberry smoothie. Research has shown that eating blueberries can boost concentration and memory for 5 hours after consumption due to the flavonoids in berries activating an enzyme in the body called eNOS which increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. Karina Antram (BSc hons, DIP-NT) is a registered nutritionist and graduate of the renowned College of Naturopathic Medicine and an executive coach. She is the founder of nutrition clinic Noco Health.