HYDRATION
CHRONIC FATIGUE
syndrome
By Cobi Morales
Not being properly hydrated manifests itself in many ways.
harder in order to supply the skin and muscles with oxygen
Here are some of the most common symptoms reported
and nutrients. As dehydration progresses, the body redirects
by those who suffer from chronic fatigue
syndrome:
DEHYDRATION
can be a cause
of fatigue when you have chronic fatigue
syndrome. Nearly all body functions are about
fluid balance, and even small changes in fluid
balance can affect our performance and daily
life. If this fluid is not replaced, blood volume
can drop. As a result, the heart has to work
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Many who
suffer from
chronic fatigue
syndrome are
dehydrated
and don’t
even know it
”
blood to the working muscles and away from the
skin, impairing your body’s ability to diffuse heat. The
increase in internal heat then results in muscle cramps,
light-headednes and fatigue. If you have chronic fatigue
syndrome, you will identify with these symptoms. It’s
common for our bodies to experience dehydration
when we have chronic fatigue syndrome. Dehydration
can interfere with our natural thirst reflex - many who
suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome are dehydrated
and don’t even know it.