As a child, I'll never forget watching the Ted Mack Amateur Hour on television. At some point in the show, Ted would ask the question, "Do you feel tired due to iron poor blood?" and then do an ad for Geritol. It was guaranteed to give the afflicted person more energy.
Of course being anemic can make you feel drained, but so can other things, like bad stress, depression, inadequate sleep, a pessimistic attitude, or dehydration. This list is not all inclusive, but they are things that can be easily fixed. I want to focus on the easiest one to eliminate--dehydration.
Most of us don't drink enough fluids in a day. Most experts recommend eight 8-ounce glasses of water or water-equivalent beverages a day. When we become dehydrated, it can deplete energy, make us emotionally irritable (add PMS or perimenopause to it and a serious explosion could occur), cause constipation (another explosive situation), or lead to possible kidney stones. When I start feeling tired, I tend to drink caffeinated beverages, which cause more dehydration. (We need to add an extra glass of fluid for every can of pop or cup of coffee that we drink.) I also start snacking, thinking it will give me more energy, when really, all I need is a glass of water.
Start keeping track of how much you're drinking. Increase your fluid intake and see if it makes a difference in how you feel. A big bonus: You are guaranteed to get more exercise. You'll definitely be making more trips to the bathroom.
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