Fatigue or the inability to continue functioning at the same level of normalcy is becoming more common in modern life. It is often caused by a lack of energy to the point of exhaustion. This condition is normal, but it can be hazardous if it becomes constant. Constant fatigue is called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Individuals who suffer from CFS may have a hard time working efficiently and feel weary and irritable. The real causes of fatigue are still unknown, but doctors and other health specialists suggests that two of the major causes of this condition is depression and vitamin deficiency.
Depression is one of the major probable causes of CFS. Some factors that may contribute to depression can be life altering events that cause mental and physical exhaustion. Family problems like divorce, child care, and other issues may eventually cause depression. In addition to these factors, depressed individuals easily get tired because these individuals produce less cortisol, a hormone that is produced by the adrenal gland. Scientists found out that people with CFS sometimes produce less cortisol and probably affect the immune system.
Many medical studies show that...