I feel so run down!!

[sssg4]

I feel really run down at the moment. I have dry skin, dry hair, blemished skin, a really sore nose (inside the nose that is), puffy eyes etc. I am prone to the occasional spots but recently they are just not shifting!! I am a 27 yr old female, am really health conscious person, drink a lot of water, green tea, get a lot of sleep (more than I would like to be having) and exercise regularly. It is that time of the month so I know that's not helping matters but I am just so sick of feeling like this. I work in a dry office with no air con and we have to have the heating on all the time or else it is freezing!! I just don't feel myself and look drained of all life and I want my glow back!!...any suggestions????

[skyep]

Hi sssg4 - It's really worth getting yourself checked out by your doctor! A lot of those symptoms could point to a thyroid condition. Note 'could' I would really get your self checked out! Very best wishes xxx

[shamblerjone]

I know exactly how you feel. you say you're health concious, I was going to suggest looking at your diet maybe. Are you eating enough? Are you iron deficient? I suffer like that at this time of the month, it could be something as simple as anemia, get yourself a blood test at the docs?

Also, the spots are a sign that your liver is sluggish - have you tried dandelion root / dandelion leaf tea? I get puffy eyes and find that I hold water quite easily, esp around period time. Clipper do a great dandelion tea that really helps the water shift.

I have been going to the docs to try and find out why I feel so tired all of the time, all the tests came back negative, I do have a tendancy to over eat esp at this time of the year, I'm fit, good weight, and eat well - but i still suffer, seems a waste of time really huh!! :)

[Hcaterpillar]

Phew you sound tired. Although green tea is good, too much can deplete your iron levels! I found this out myself a while back, I used to drink loads of the stuff. You could also be suffering a bit with stress and it sounds a bit like you need some time to find your 'inner glow' again. If you need a good detox, I've got some good dandelion recipes and a good recipe for a dandelion detox drink, (but don't over do it).
Dandelion helps clear your liver and kidneys whilst increasing your mineral and vitamin intake. Hope this helps, take good care of yourself!
http://www.edible-plants.com/dande_rec