Reasons Why You're Tired All The Time

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Do you struggle to get out of bed, feel constantly drained and rely on pick me ups like coffee and sugary treats to get you through the day. If so, you're far from alone. Research reveal that one in three of us admit we're permanently worn out because of the pace of modern life.

You have an iron deficiency:

Some have low enough iron levels to be anemic. If you pull down your bottom eyelids and the inner rim looks pale rather than pink, it’s an indicator.

You’re not exercising enough:

Avoiding exercise because you're tired actually makes you feel worse. Regular exercise makes your heart and lungs work more efficiently, delivering oxygen and vital nutrients around the body.

You don’t sleep as well as you think:

Junk sleep can be caused by stress, but also by over-stimulating the brain too close to bedtime. For example, by checking emails or using tablets and smart phones that emit a blue light found to disrupt sleep by tricking the brain into producing wake up hormones right when you need to wind down.

Dehydration:

Losing even as little as 2 per cent of your body's normal water content can take its toll on your energy levels. As we get older we lose our thirst reflex. Also, working in an air-conditioned office, going for a long walk can lead to depleted fluid levels. This causes blood pressure to drop and not enough blood gets to the brain or muscles. It results in headaches, fatigue and loss of concentration. Remedy: Try to drink water every two hours. If you need encouragement, add mint, basil, lemon or cucumber to liven its flavor.