Feeling Tired all the Time

Every time we do some work we spend energy. With proper nutrition, this lost energy is replenished. However, on days of real hard work we feel very tired and this tiredness extends for quite sometime. But what about feeling tired all the time? Do you have body aches, feel lightheaded and dizzy and have tired eyes almost all throughout the day? These are some of the symptoms of feeling tired all the time. Despite good food and proper rest, some of us experience a feeling of being tired all the time. If this is the case then it needs to be diagnosed, as a sense of tiredness felt all the time could indicate some serious health problem.

Reasons for Feeling Tired all the Time
In case a person complains of a perpetual feeling of tiredness, then the following conditions could be considered as one of the causes of feeling tired all the time:

Anemia
Red blood cells carry oxygen to all the cells of the body. Oxygen is required to burn food in the cells that results in release of energy. Anemia is a condition in which one lacks sufficient amount of red blood cells. Iron or vitamin deficiency, excess blood loss (external or internal) or diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, cancer or kidney failure can lead to anemia. This condition is very common among women due to menstruation and body's requirement for extra amount of iron during pregnancy and breastfeeding a baby.

Diabetes
Glucose is the fuel from which energy is released in cells in presence of oxygen. People with type 2 diabetes have high levels of glucose in their blood, as their body is not able to use this glucose to provide energy. Hence individuals with type 2 diabetes complain of feeling tired all the time.

Hypothyroidism
The thyroid is a small gland that is located on the front of our necks. It secretes hormones that regulate our metabolism. In hypothyroidism there is a deficiency in the thyroid hormones which results in feeling tired all the time.

Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders like sleep apnea and insomnia can also cause a feeling of constant tiredness. We require sleep for proper functioning of the body as during the hours that we sleep, the cells in our bodies repair and rejuvenate themselves. While insomnia refers to suffering from lack of sleep, sleep apnea causes interrupted sleep due to obstructed breathing.

Other Reasons
Some other reasons that can result in feeling tired all the time are listed below.

• Degenerative diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
• Chronic fatigue
• Excess use of alcohol and drugs like cocaine and morphine
• Medicines like antihistamines, diuretics and medicines to control blood pressure

Remedies for Feeling Tired all the Time
The treatment of feeling tired depends upon the cause. These can be done using proper medicines and following the instructions of the physician. Undoubtedly, the physician's instructions would involve taking a better diet and may also include regular exercise. However, here are some natural remedies for preserving your energy and to keep diseases at bay:

• Sleep: Develop good sleeping habits. Go to bed early and wake up early. Ensure that you have 7 hours of sleep, at a stretch every night.
• Diet: Cut out processed foods from your diet as they are devoid of nutrition. Instead they have harmful chemicals and are high on fats and carbohydrates that result in energy being diverted to digestion rather than being used for healing.
• Exercise: Regular exercise removes toxins from our blood, increases supply of oxygen to various organs, timulates our digestive tract and ensures deep sleep. All this ensures that our body works well and we don't feel tired all the time.
• Water: Drink at least three liters of water everyday as fatigue is a result of dehydration.
• Caffeine: Avoid too much intake of caffeine. It may give you a ready boost of energy. However, at the same time it dehydrates the body.

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If one follows these instructions and still complains of feeling tired all the time, then he requires to consult a physician. In case it is a medical complication then he has to undergo the relevant treatment. Otherwise, following the aforementioned remedies will help one to lead a healthy life and do all work without feeling tired all the time.