10 Reason Why You Are Tired

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Are you always exhausted? Is your energy low? Do you feel sluggish throughout the day?

Here are a list of 10 reasons why you may be feeling tired:

1. You are too plugged in.

From the moment we wake up to the time we close are eyes, so many of us are attached to an electronic device, be it a computer, tablet or phone. Keep electronics, including televisions, out of the bedroom, and make it a goal not to use your cell phone an hour before bedtime.

2. You are dehydrated.

Dehydration causes a decrease in blood volume and forces your organs to work harder, which can lead to fatigue.

3. Your diet is unhealthy.

A detoxifying diet, such as an alkaline diet, will assist the liver in releasing toxins and acids from the body, eliminating the feeling of achy lethargy.

4. Your body does not have an established sleep cycle.

Going to bed at consistent bedtime is a good habit, but waking up at the same time is far more important because it sends a message to the brain that the sleep cycle is over. The idea that you can “make up” lost sleep is false; in fact, sleeping in will make you feel more sluggish.

5. You consume too much caffeine.

Caffeine can stay in your system long enough to effect your sleep by interfering with your REM patterns. The first step is to stop drinking or eating food with caffeine several hours before bedtime. If you rely on caffeine to wake you up or get you through your day, you might have a serious dependence on caffeine. Cut back slowly over time to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

6. You are a snorer.

In many cases, snorers suffer from sleep apnea, a serious condition in which the upper airway becomes blocked. In severe cases, the snorer can stop breathing for a few seconds several times during the night. This exhausting cycle of oxygen deprivation leads to unending fatigue without treatment.

7. You are anemic.

Anemia is a condition in with there is a low amount of oxygen carrying hemoglobin in the red blood cells. As a result, the body has to work harder to get oxygen. Anemia is caused by mineral inefficiencies like iron, certain illnesses or internal bleeding, like an ulcer, and requirement medical assessment.

8. You have an under-active thyroid.

Your thyroid sets the metabolic rate for your body, which is the rate in which you burn calories. Several things can affect the thyroid; it is a side effect of several medications. Symptoms include feeling excessively tired, sensitivity to cold and weight gain without consumption of increased calories.

9. You may be depressed.

If you don’t have any physical symptoms but still have an overwhelming sense of fatigue and malaise, talk to your doctor if you think you might have depression.

10. You have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 

CFS usually presents as excessive tiredness for no specific reasons for 6 or more months with a constant sore throat, muscle or joint pain and headaches.

By making minor changes to your lifestyle with diet & sleep you can easily increase your energy level. However, if you think you might have any of these medical conditions, make an appointment with your doctor. Better to be safe then sorry!

Here's to your wellness,

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