Do you feel tired and achy all over your body when you wake up in the morning despite getting a good night’s sleep? If so, the reasons could be as follows:
1. Nutritional Deficiency
Deficiency of vitamins D, B12 and iron in the body is the main cause of muscle aches and fatigue. Especially when vitamin D is low, bones and muscles become weak.
2. Dehydration
Deficiency of water in the body slows down blood flow. This prevents the muscles from getting the oxygen they need and causes fatigue and pain quickly.
3. Anemia
This is a condition in which the amount of hemoglobin in the blood decreases. This reduces the amount of oxygen reaching the cells, resulting in chronic fatigue, shortness of breath and body aches.
4. Thyroid problems (Hypothyroidism)
Reduced production of thyroid hormone slows down the body’s metabolism. This can cause muscle pain and swelling in the joints.
5. Mental stress and lack of sleep
Excessive stress increases the hormone ‘cortisol’ in the body. This makes the muscles always tight and causes pain. If you do not get 7-8 hours of sleep every day, the body will not be able to renew itself and fatigue will increase.
6. Fibromyalgia
This is a condition that causes persistent muscle pain and fatigue. Although the exact cause is not clear, it is believed that it is due to a change in the way the brain recognizes pain.
3 tips to reduce pain and fatigue:
Drink plenty of water: Make it a habit to drink 3 liters of water a day to avoid dehydration.
Exposure to sunlight: Get out in the morning for at least 10 minutes of mild sunlight to get vitamin D.
Nutrition: Include leafy greens, eggs, milk, and nuts in your diet