SO THAT’S WHY YOU’RE DOG-TIRED!

It’s THE curse of modern life. In this unmissable series, a top GP reveals why you feel tired all the time — and how to beat it

FEELING tired right now? Did you press snooze on your alarm clock three or four times this morning? I bet you’re relying on endless cups of coffee and sugar fixes to get through the day. And come tonight, despite being worn out, you’ll struggle to drop off to sleep.

Well, you’re not alone. The most common reasons people consult a doctor are exhaustion, poor energy, low mood and restless sleep.

And yet, as a GP, I know that unless there is a clear medical explanation, feeling permanently shattered is viewed as an unavoidable symptom of modern life.

Although I’m a conventionally qualified doctor, I have also trained in integrative medicine which, as well as running established tests and treatments, takes into account a patient’s lifestyle and all the niggly little symptoms that go largely ignored by the NHS.

Integrative medicine is commonly used in the U.S. and Australia, where it is taught in medical schools and available on health insurance policies.

Since training in integrative medicine, I now have boundless energy and I have also written a book about how to cure seemingly unshakeable fatigue.

As one of only ten such qualified expert doctors in the UK, I am able to help my patients attain optimal health and energy levels by examining their nutrition, fitness, stress, chemical and hormone imbalances, digestive health and toxicity in the body.

And here, in a new series, I will show you how by making a few small changes to your lifestyle, you, too, can feel rested and rejuvenated.

On these pages I’ve set out the five most common health problems that could be to blame for your tiredness. Fill in the questionnaires, scoring one point for each time you answer ‘yes’, to see which particular health problems are affecting your energy levels.

Then read my advice on how to put things right. HOW TO RATE YOUR SCORES: 1 to 3 = Mildly affected 4 to 6 = Moderately affected 7 or more = Seriously affected