Teens need up to 9.5 hrs sleep. If waking tired, after adequate sleep time, my 2 top suspects are * & ** Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily. They should be certified as being free of mercury, and if containing vitamin E, it should be shown as from a natural source; otherwise it is synthetic: avoid it! Consume with an orange, or its freshly squeezed juice, or another good antioxidant. Consider taking a 100% natural vitamin B complex, daily. Exercise moderately daily. Ginseng reputedly boost energy levels. DO NOT USE IF DIABETIC! See http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-lifestyle-guide/supplement-guide-ginseng & http://www.livestrong.com/article/59753-herbs-tiredness/ Have a high protein breakfast of fish, or eggs and possibly bacon within an hour of arising; they provide a lasting energy boost; no carbohydrates for 2 hrs, or extremely little. I note with interest that the Beijing Olympic decathlon gold medalist had scrambled eggs for breakfast. www.radiantrecovery.com refers. Most people in modern society today eat a poor diet, with far too much processed foods, contributing to lack of energy, depression, and anxiety. Eat more in accordance with your "nutritional type":- ( 20 question quiz http://www.naturalhealthcoach.com/tools ) or at www.mercola.com Also enter "ubiquinol" (a more usable form of CoQ10) & vitamin B12". See http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/06/07/iron-deficiency.aspx &
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/12/16/my-one-hour-vitamin-d-lecture-to-clear-up-all-your-confusion-on-this-vital-nutrient.aspx
Minimise/eliminate consumption of highly processed foods, particularly grain products, such as white bread, donuts, cake, cookies/biscuits, or anything with sugar. Opt for more wholefoods, non-starchy vegetables (especially broccoli, and spinach, with lemon, or vinegar), and fruit. Have a medical checkup, (thyroid function, adrenals*, etc. Google: "thyroid; Armour" Check out: www.stopthethyroidmadness.com & www.realthyroidhelp.com & http://www.peertrainer.com/LoungeCommunityThread.aspx?ForumID=1&ThreadID=40858 & www.feelingfff.com ) including blood tests, for low iron levels, blood glucose levels, etc. Many people in Western countries are lacking in vitamins & minerals, such as zinc, magnesium, and calcium, & vitamin D3, (U.S.A. only: INSIST ON the following, or be misled! "The correct test is 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D" - "I strongly recommend using LabCorp for these reasons until Quest can guarantee accurate, usable results." From Mercola.com - Enter: TEST VALUES FOR VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY in their searchbar ) so it is a good idea to have those levels checked as well. If the above doesn't pinpoint the cause, or help, another possibility is that you may be developing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Check this out at: www.mayoclinic.com See: http://www.collectivewizdom.com/FoodsThatHelpYouReduceStress.html and manage stress by practicing one of the following, daily: www.drcoxconsulting.com/managing-stress.html or http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/mindbody/a/Meditation.htm or www.wikihow.com/Meditate and/or Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or yoga. Females may benefit by balancing the DHA, & EPA versions of Omega 3 in krill oil with ALA flaxseed oil Omega 3, or at least one heaped tablespoonful of ground flaxseed, daily.