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Dr. Evan Hirsch, MD: Dealing With Chronic Fatigue as Productivity Obstructor | Work in Progress #22

Chronic fatigue is a condition that leaves people feeling tired all the time, even after resting. This can be frustrating and overwhelming, impacting your daily life and overall well-being. In this podcast episode, you’ll explore the basics of chronic fatigue, including its causes, symptoms, and the importance of seeking proper care to find relief.

Meet Dr. Evan H. Hirsch

Evan H. Hirsch, MD (also known as the EnergyMD) is a world-renowned Energy expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker. He is the creator of the EnergyMD Method, the science-backed and clinically proven four-step process to naturally resolve chronic fatigue and Long Covid. 

Through his best-selling book, podcast, and international online programs, he has helped thousands of people around the world. He has been featured on TV, podcasts, and summits, and when he’s not at the office, you can find him singing musicals, dancing hip-hop, and playing basketball with his family.

About the episode

In this episode, host Gabriella Joustra and Dr. Evan H. Hirsch explored the impact of chronic fatigue on productivity and its symptoms.

According to Dr. Evan, personal productivity means being able to focus on what’s most important and not just putting out fires or reacting to external stimuli. He said that people often get personal productivity wrong by not scheduling their tasks and not being conscious of their actions.

Then he defined chronic fatigue as tiredness that is not relieved by rest and can result from the accumulation of mental, emotional, or physical stressors over time. Furthermore, chronic fatigue can range in severity, and symptoms may include brain fog, body pain, muscle cramps, temperature irregularities, and shortness of breath. 

Dr. Evan said chronic fatigue can also be caused by deficiencies in hormones, vitamins, minerals, neurotransmitters, and lifestyle habits, as well as toxicities from heavy metals, chemicals, molds, infections, and other stressors.

Moreover, he said that identifying the specific causes of chronic fatigue is crucial for effective treatment, but it requires specialized knowledge that may not be readily available from conventional doctors.

In conclusion

Chronic fatigue is a complex condition that can significantly impact a person’s life and productivity. So, identifying the underlying causes and seeking specialized help from experts in functional and environmental medicine can be crucial for effective treatment and regaining a sense of vitality and well-being.

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