Dr. Holly's passion for the subject stems from the quest to cure her own constant weariness--which she struggled with for more than 20 years--as well as the countless complaints of chronic tiredness she hears from patients each day in her internal medicine practice. This guide will help readers understand their exhaustion, rule out any underlying illnesses, correct any allergies or hormonal issues that may be contributing to extreme tiredness. Clear, comprehensive, and practical, this shines a bright light on an issue many people have simply accepted--but that they don't have to any longer.

Part I: Fatigue and you: assessing its impact -- How tired are you, really? -- A crash course in fatigue -- Part II: Fighting fatigue: lifestyle factors that impact energy -- Night moves: improving sleep habits -- Tired and wired: managing the stress factor -- Food is fuel: eating and drinking for maximum energy -- Revving your engine: finding exercise that's right for you -- Part III: Sick and tired -- Hormonal havoc -- Under friendly fire: autoimmune diseases -- Organs in distress -- It's a gut feeling: gastrointestinal disorders -- Hostile takeoves: infections -- The energy drain of pain -- An exhausted mind: depression, dysthymia, and anxiety -- Part IV: Repairing your energy drains -- Your personalized energy-boosting plan -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Fatigue diary -- Appendix B: Medications that can make you tired -- Appendix C: Energy-boosting supplements.