4 causes of daily fatigue

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Extract from the article: We sleep pretty well, we eat pretty well, but we're still tired all the time. Where's the energy ? It's not always a major health problem. Sometimes it's simple, invisible but powerful causes that drain the battery day after day. Here are 4 discreet

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We sleep pretty well, we eat pretty well, but we're still tired all the time. Where's the energy ? It's not always a major health problem. Sometimes it's simple, invisible but powerful causes that drain the battery day after day. Here are 4 discreet but common reasons why we feel exhausted, even without doing anything.

Many Togolese complain of persistent fatigue throughout the year. Although fatigue affects women more often than men, its causes are many and varied. Most of the time, this ailment is relatively trivial, but never normal... Sometimes, it acts as a real alarm signal for the body and deserves our attention.

Dehydration

Without water, the body slows down. And the brain hates lack of hydration. The result is difficulty concentrating, sudden fatigue and migraines.

It's therefore advisable to drink 1 to 2 liters of water a day, spread throughout the day. Water is nature's fuel.

Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency can go unnoticed until you're feeling short of breath, weak or even depressed all the time. This mineral plays a key role in cell oxygenation. Without it, the body becomes exhausted, even at rest.

A simple blood test can detect a deficiency. When in doubt, consult a physician. Adapt your diet or supplements.

Constant stress

Stress is not just a mental state. It draws on the body's physical resources, wearing out nerves, hormones and the heart. Over the long term, it's more exhausting than a marathon.

You learn to slow down. You need breaks in the day, conscious breathing, relaxing activities. Sometimes, it's by doing less that you recover more.

Not moving enough

The more tired you are, the less you move, and the more tired you get. The human body needs movement to produce energy. Constant immobility extinguishes this flame.

Walking, dancing, stretching, cycling - 20 to 30 minutes of movement a day is enough to revitalize the metabolism.

Raymond DZAKPATA

Source : « Medical Fitness »