If a good night’s sleep doesn’t even begin to touch your exhaustion, you might be quick to blame normal stressors such as your demanding job, your boss, your family – in short, your life.

But it’s a mistake to think that life’s stressors are supposed to zap our energy. In nearly all cases of chronic tiredness, there’s something much deeper going on.

The right questions and diagnostic tests can reveal surprising things that may be working against you and your energy levels – everything from a hidden medical issue to your exercise habits could be the culprit.

Here are the top ten most common sources of energy depletion that I’ve seen:

• Statins
• Antacids
• Lack of Iodine
• Low Ferritin
• Cell Phone
• Dehydration
• Birth Control Pills
• Caffeine
• Diabetes and Prediabetes
• Too Much Exercise

This information originally appeared over at Entheos. Click here to read the full article I wrote about how these things are working against you and your ability to wake up each day feeling revitalized and ready to tackle challenges. You’ll also be able to watch a preview of a video I made on the topic.

I know you can be as vital and as energized as you want to be! I want you to believe that, too, and start taking the steps you need to in order to be  healthier, happier, and more energetic today.