Fatigue: The Most Common Complaint
At some time everyone is plagued by fatigue—that excessively tired feeling. What causes fatigue? Here are some common culprits.
… Dehydration
Most people need to drink 40-64 ounces of water daily between meals. Other liquids, such as coffee, tea and juice, are processed differently and are not a substituted for water.
… Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide Regulation
This process occurs in the lungs; however, many areas of the body have a greater influence than the lungs on oxygen and carbon dioxide, such as the diaphragm muscle, which pushes air in and out of the lungs. A low red blood cell count or anemia also may cause improper oxygen usage. Sometimes, this is attributable to a low iron level. Other causes may be poor digestion, lack of Vitamin B-1 or liver problems.
… Adrenal Insufficiency
The adrenal glands act as our reserve energy supply and stress regulators. They also influence one's blood sugar level. They are negatively influenced by excess stress, high sugar intake, too much coffee and too little exercise.
… Poor Circulation
When the circulation is poor, oxygen and nutrients cannot reach all the body's cells. Consequently, the body becomes malnourished and waste products cannot be eliminated. The best protection against faulty circulation is exercise. Sedentary people may have up to 70% of their blood vessels not working.
… Nutritional Imbalance
Too much or too little intake of essential vitamins and minerals also can lead to fatigue.