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How Long Does A Balanced Diet Take To Alleviate Fatigue And Exhaustion?

HI, My doctor ran a test of urine and blood( draw first in the AM) I am 75 and been told I have the left ventricle ejection faction ok heart failure. The blood draw showed me so low in almost every vitamin and mineral that it was terrifying. I eat well -no sugar, low carb, lost of protein but hardly any vits and minerals. So two months ago I began a lot of fruit and vegs in my diet and I do think I feel somewhat more energy and less fatigue. My doc tended to be over conscientious in the past so I thought he would jump right to cancer so I did not go back. How long is it going to take for improvfement and is there anything else I can do to add energy. I cant keep up my housework and that is a big issue for me. No offense about not going back to doctors but in my area they predict such awful things that I cant take it anymore . I am very encouraged that I don t have the crushing fatigue and exhaustion that I had before and I am getting better, it is just so slow. I am destresssing the demands on me by eliminating difficult emotional issues . What else can I do. ? I believe I am basically a healthy and strong person but somethink I am doing is not working well. Any ideas very much appreciated. (I am overweight, not obese, tend to high blood sugar unless I am very careful of my diet, cant seem to handle carbs well, hate exercise due to the fatigue) I don t smoke , drink socially. Take vit c powder, nutrional yeasrt and one a day vit . Trying to detox with bentonite clay. Tend to constipation. /Thank you for applying your experience and wisdom to my issues.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Balanced diet needs to be continued at least for a month to recover from fatigue. However, following this, it would be advisable to continue with healthy diet even after that. To overcome constipation, drink good quantity of fluids and consume Isapgol husk powder dissolved in water at bedtime. Do a regular follow-up as advised by your doctor.

Hope the information provided helps.

All the best.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran. S
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How Long Does A Balanced Diet Take To Alleviate Fatigue And Exhaustion?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Balanced diet needs to be continued at least for a month to recover from fatigue. However, following this, it would be advisable to continue with healthy diet even after that. To overcome constipation, drink good quantity of fluids and consume Isapgol husk powder dissolved in water at bedtime. Do a regular follow-up as advised by your doctor. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran. S