Phoebe Chi, MD, MPH's Blog
July 11, 2026
Why Am I Always Tired? 10 Common Causes of Fatigue and What You Can Do About Them [Part 3]
In Part 2, we explored how dehydration, physical inactivity, nutrient deficiencies, and underlying medical conditions can quietly drain your energy. In this final part, we will examine several commonly overlooked contributors to fatigue, including medications, mental health conditions, and emotional exhaustion. We will also discuss when persistent tiredness deserves medical evaluation and how to decide what steps to take next.
8. One or More of Your Medications May Be Making You T...
Why Am I Always Tired? 10 Common Causes of Fatigue and What You Can Do About Them [Part 2]
In the first part of this article, we explored how poor-quality sleep, chronic stress, and unstable blood sugar can quietly sap your energy. These are among the most common reasons people feel tired all the time, but they’re only part of the picture. The body relies on a remarkable network of interconnected systems to produce energy. Every heartbeat, every breath, every movement, and every thought depends on those systems working together efficiently. When one area begins to fall out of balance,...
Why Am I Always Tired? 10 Common Causes of Fatigue and What You Can Do About Them [Part 1]
Feeling tired all the time isn’t something you should simply accept as part of life. Understanding why you’re fatigued is often the first step toward feeling better.
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May 18, 2026
Beyond the Rainbow Bridge [a poem]
Beyond the Rainbow Bridge,
there is a realm untouched by suffering,
more beautiful than sorrow could ever conceive.
There, every beloved soul is restored.
The bodies once wearied by age and illness
are renewed with quiet mercy.
The frail become strong again.
The weary are made free.
No pain follows them there.
No sadness lingers within them.
All that once burdened their gentle spirits
has fallen softly away.
Only peace remains.
Only light.
Only endless meadows gilded with heaven’s warm...
March 13, 2026
You Are Stronger Than This Moment [a poem]
There are hours when the present gathers its shadow,
when the day feels heavy as a sky before rain
and the heart moves carefully beneath its weight.
In such moments the mind wanders through mist,
seeking a clear horizon
where the road bends out of sight
and the distance grows quiet and uncertain.
Yet no storm claims the sky forever.
Even the darkest clouds
are travelers of the wind,
arriving with thunder for a season
and departing with the returning light.
Within you lives a strength
olde...
March 7, 2026
You Are Loved Beyond Measure [a poem]
Before the world had spoken your name,
before the first breath of your days was drawn,
love had already gathered you
into its quiet keeping.
It stood beside the dawn of your life,
in the unseen mercies that bore your beginning,
in the slow unfolding of your story
through seasons of brightness and trial.
There are hours when the heart forgets this—
when uncertainty clouds the inward sky
and the spirit grows weary of its questions.
In such moments, it may seem
as though tenderness has withdraw...
February 19, 2026
Where the Light Finds You [a poem]
Not every rising is announced by brilliance.
Some begin in reverent stillness—
in the inward yielding of the heart,
in the unspoken decision
to trust the next breath.
Transformation rarely declares itself.
It gathers in hidden places—
as roots descend through stubborn earth,
as dawn prepares beyond the edge of sight,
as the horizon expands
without haste or spectacle.
What feels unnoticed is not without consequence.
What feels fragile is not without endurance.
Beneath the visible surface of yo...
February 18, 2026
What Is a Normal Resting Heart Rate? What It Says About Your Health
Have you ever checked your resting heart rate and wondered whether it is normal?
Maybe your watch says 72. Or 84. Or 58. And you quietly ask yourself, “Is that good?”
Your resting heart rate is one of the simplest measurements of health. Yet it reflects much more than most people realize. It provides insight into cardiovascular fitness, autonomic balance, metabolic health, and even long-term risk. It is a small number with significant meaning.
What Is a Normal Resting Heart ...February 16, 2026
A Gentle Invitation to Support Health + Inspiration
Some spaces in life are loud and hurried. Others are quiet—offering rest, reflection, and a gentle reminder that hope still lives, even in difficult seasons.
Health + Inspiration was created to be one of those places. A place devoted to nurturing the body, nourishing the soul, and offering steady encouragement along the journey of health and everyday life. Over time, this small corner has become something shared, shaped not only by the words written here, but by every reader who has paused to...
A Quiet Invitation to Support Health + Inspiration
Some spaces in life are loud and hurried. Others are quiet—offering rest, reflection, and a gentle reminder that hope still lives, even in difficult seasons.
Health + Inspiration was created to be one of those quiet places. A place devoted to nurturing the body, nourishing the soul, and offering steady encouragement along the journey of health and everyday life. Over time, this small corner has become something shared, shaped not only by the words written here, but by every reader who has pau...
