We all have the occasional bout of fatigue, and symptoms usually go away after a few days off from work and a little extra sleep. But if you wake up every morning feeling like you can barely drag yourself out of bed, you may be suffering from chronic fatigue, a condition that, if left untreated, can lead to serious health problems.
Chronic fatigue comes on slowly over time, and it can take months before you realize that feeling tired has become a new normal for you. Fatigue may be accompanied by other symptoms, including stress, aches and pains, poor sleep, mental fogginess and even depression.
Causes of Chronic Fatigue
Working long hours and being sleep deprived can contribute to fatigue, but there are a number of other potential causes as well:
- Sleep apnea, a form of snoring that cuts off your airway, causing you to wake up frequently and preventing restful deep sleep, a condition common in obese people.
- Anemia, caused by low levels of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to your brain and body. Pre-menopausal females are especially vulnerable to anemia due to monthly blood loss.
- Dehydration, which can make your blood sluggish, interfering with oxygen delivery. Dehydration can also cause muscle weakness and cognitive dysfunction. Low electrolyte levels go hand-in-hand with dehydration, making you feel even more tired, and putting you at risk for heart problems.
- Lack of adequate calories from energy-forming foods, including carbohydrates that are quickly converted to energy, and red meats containing B vitamins that support energy production.
- Hypothyroidism, that slows your metabolic rate and makes you feel sluggish and lethargic.
- Malnutrition, with inadequate intake of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants like selenium and Vitamins A, C, and E.
While some sources of fatigue like apnea and hypothyroidism are not easily resolved, most cases of chronic fatigue are linked to common nutritional deficiencies that can be easily corrected.
IV Therapy to Combat Fatigue
Increasing your intake of certain essential nutrients may be key to resolving your chronic fatigue. Along with seven B vitamins that play a direct role in energy production, people with chronic fatigue are also often deficient in dietary iron, magnesium and copper. Antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E, selenium and glutathione are also essential to boost energy.
Increasing your consumption of foods like meats, fruits and vegetables can help elevate essential nutrient levels, but most people do not get enough physical activity to offset the extra calories. Even people who exercise may become deficient due to additional energy demands coupled with restricted calorie diets. Oral supplements often fail to do the trick, because they often lose their potency during the digestive process.
One sure way to replenish depleted nutrients is IV micronutrient therapy. During a therapy session, potent vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fluids are dripped directly into your bloodstream, where they are quickly carried to cells in your brain and body. After a single session, many people notice a remarkable decrease in fatigue symptoms. Regular IV therapy sessions can help you sustain optimal nutrient levels to maintain energy and combat fatigue.
Fighting Fatigue in NYC
If you have been feeling run down for as long as you remember, it is time to take action. Contact Advanced Cryo NYC today to schedule your IV micronutrient therapy session, aimed at replenishing the depleted nutrients you need to charge up your energy reserves.
