Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Women and Stress


Women plays the role as the caregivers at home yet at the same time, mothers may also play the role of the breadwinner of the family. Because of these women are more prone to experience stress and fatigue.Women may experience "chronic" fatigue. This eventually leads to premature aging, compromised immune function and increased possibility of disease. 

Symptoms of a chronic fatigue includes: feelings of exhaustion, feeling rundowns or overwhelmed, joint pains, depressed mood, loss of energy or "blah-ness", lightheadedness, dependence on caffeine,  poor short term memory, confusion and irritability. 

Fatigue can be caused by several things. It may include lack of sleep, emotions and stress, lack of proper nutrition, nutritional deficiencies dehydration or inactivity. TI can also be caused by infection, thyroid problems, pre-menstrual syndrome, or even menopause.

What can you do if you experience chronic fatigue? Seek help and get some tests. It will also help if you establish a good sleeping habit.  Eat proper diet. Drink lots of water and more importantly RELAX.


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