Why are you so tired all the time?
/Fatigue and exhaustion are generalized symptoms. You may attribute your tiredness to stress, poor sleep, or a host of other reasons and not realize just how much nutrition or underlying conditions are playing a role. Feeling tired on a regular basis is extremely common. In fact, about one-third of healthy teens, adults and older individuals report feeling sleepy or fatigued.
Fatigue has many roots and the first step in treatment is to rule out out any obvious causes like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Then considering the under lying causes ether being for poor sleep, chronic stress, nutrient deficiencies, food intolerance and allergies, and insufficient exercise, all of which are more obvious fatigue triggers.
Lets look in to underlying factors or conditions that could be contributing your fatigue :
Iron levels
You may not have thought about your iron levels lately, but did you know that an iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world? It’s true: About one in five women between the ages of 15 and 45 are deficient in this crucial nutrient. It is the leading cause of fatigue among women between menstruation and menopause.
Women need twice as much iron as men due to its loss during menstruation, but the average consumption of dietary iron is only about 6 mg—one-third of the recommended daily value for women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recommended daily dietary allowance for iron for most 19-to-50-year-old women is 18 milligrams (mg).
As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath.
Iron deficiency anemia signs and symptoms may include:
Extreme fatigue
Weakness
Pale skin
Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath
Headache, dizziness or light headedness
Cold hands and feet
Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
Brittle nails
Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or starch
Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia
Magnesium
According to research on chronic fatigue syndrome, magnesium provides nutritional support to combat fatigue. This is because magnesium is required for the production of energy. If the body has inadequate access to magnesium, then energy production suffers, leaving you prone to fatigue. Magnesium is my go to nutrient for energy and reducing fatigue,
Thyroid function
Many people have hypothyroidism and remain undiagnosed because conventional laboratory tests come out normal. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid .Low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism and 1 in 8 women will experience a thyroid issue in her lifetime. The best move you can make to get a bounce back in your step when you have hypothyroidism is to get your thyroid hormone levels back on track.
Sleep
Lack of sleep. The first three hours of sleep is the most vital so going to bed around 10-11 is utmost importance. The first three hours is when you brain, body heals and resets. It is also necessary for health and the prevention of disease including cancer, heart disease and reducing memory problems and increasing memory recall.
Adrenals and Stress
Your adrenals sit on top of your kidneys and produce the stress hormone cortisol. Chronic stress causes an initial increase in cortisol but then levels start to decline and this oftentimes manifests as burnout and fatigue. Reducing stress is key to reduce symptoms of fatigue, incorporating lifestyle tools to reduce stress levels can be essential and useful to prevent burn out.
Sex hormones
Deficiencies or imbalances in progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone in men and women often contribute to chronic, unexplainable fatigue. Pathology testing can reveal if there any hormonal imbalances.
Poor diet and nutrient deficiencies
Foods that are nutrient-rich that can help fight fatigue are not hard to find. Opt for plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Vegetables should not be overcooked, as doing so causes a loss of nutrients. Red meat and spinach provide needed iron, while fish such as tuna or salmon contain omega-3 fats - all of which are helpful in fighting fatigue. Proteins can also be obtained by consuming fish, lean meat and beans. Nuts offer a protein boost and are a good snack choice. Choose whole grain pasta, rice, bread and cereal to complete a well-balanced, fatigue-fighting diet. If you suspect your fatigue is due to poor eating habits, changing your diet may be all you need to feel energized daily.
Product Recommendations for Fatigue
Stress ease support -Herbs of Gold
B- Complex -Herbs of gold
Optima Relax- Medlab
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Consult
If you are feel tired or have ongoing fatigue that no matter how many hours your sleep you still wake up feeling tired. Contact myself for a consultation, we will go over diet, pathology testing and lifestyle factors that could be contributing to how you feel.
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