Why Do You Suffer From Fatigue?
Are you dragging yourself through another day, frustrated with your
lack of energy and distracted by your need for rest? Do you wake up
after a nights sleep and still feel it's not enough to get you through?
Is fatigue affecting your work, your relationships and your enjoyment
in life?
Fatigue is a common problem and the reason behind it can be simple to
treat or require more intense scrutiny. Review the following common
causes of fatigue which may shed light on why YOU are suffering.
LACK OF SLEEP
Most adults need eight full hours of sleep every night in order for
their bodies to get the rest they need to repair and re-energize. If
you are not getting the full amount of sleep required your body will
start demanding it of you.
If you cannot waken without an alarm or find yourself drifting into
sleep during the day you should take immediate steps to provide your
body with the sleep it requires.
Other problems such as snoring or sleep apnea (brief episode of stopped
breathing) can also affect the quality of sleep. Any disturbance,
including feeding infants or other sleep disruptions, can cause fatigue.
LACK OF PROPER NUTRIENTS
Fast foods and skipped meals will deplete the body of needed nutrients.
A lack of nutrients can cause fatigue. Taking a multi-vitamin
supplement can ensure that you are getting the needed nutrients for
your body to function properly. A balanced diet will further assist you
in combating fatigue.
HORMONES
If continued fatigue is not corrected with enough sleep or taking
proper nutrients it may be connected to a hormone imbalance.
Detecting a hormonal imbalance will be more difficult to diagnose than
a lack of sleep or proper nutrients. The assistance of a knowledgeable
health care professional familiar with the symptoms of hormone
imbalance may be necessary in tracking down the hormone responsible.
LOWERED IMMUNITY
Fighting illness takes energy. If a person has a lowered immunity the
constant battle against infection can easily lead to an increased level
of fatigue.
LOW IRON/ HIGH IRON
Iron deficiency can lead to anemia which causes fatigue. Even a mild
iron deficiency, which can be missed in typical bloodwork results, can
still cause a person to experience fatigue.
Iron overload is a condition that is caused when a persons organs
absorb and accumulate iron which can reach toxic levels - a symptom of
which can be fatigue. Special tests can be made to diagnose low or high
iron levels which must be followed up with proper treatment.
OVERWORK and UNDER-PLAY
Working too much or other emotionally draining activities can result in
physical fatigue. Taking the time to participate in activities which
stimulate and strengthen the body and mind are an essential step to
conquering fatigue.
