For some among us, it seems so normal to come down with a little cold, allergies, gastrointestinal problems, headaches or other common conditions. However, it is worrisome to see sickness, no matter how small. Frequent sickness is not a way of life, isn’t it? Here reveals the culprits of your health and what you can do to kick them out of your life.

Why Am I Always Sick?

1. Unhealthy Diet

An excess of everything is bad but in moderation it only benefits your health. The human body needs a well-balanced diet that involves protein, fat and carbohydrates to stay in perfect condition. Your diet should provide enough nutrients, minerals and vitamins to the body every day.

Eat a well-balanced diet including fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains and low-fat dairies. Limit the daily intake of sodium, sugars and fats. Keep hydrated at all times by drinking plenty of water.

2. Lack of Quality Sleep

An adult’s optimum sleeping time is 6 to 8 hours while children and teenagers can need as much as up to 10 hours of sleep per day. Sleep is very important for every human being to function normally. Without sleep, we would not be able to perform everyday actions.

Besides, when we sleep, our immune system releases a kind of protective proteins which fight viruses and infections. If you lack quality sleep, your body can’t produce enough proteins to protect you from diseases. A long-term lack of a good night’s sleep may lead to obesity, cardiovascular problems and diabetes. Thus the need to sleep at least 6 hours or more, depending on your age, is necessary.

3. Unclean Hands

Your hands can be a hotbed for infections waiting to happen. Germs can live on your hands and enter your system when you touch your face or lips or mostly when you eat. There is a very easy way to save yourself from this avoidable danger: wash your hands properly. You need to wash your hands with water and soap for at least 20 seconds. If water is not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer. You especially need to clean your hands after going to the bathroom, changing diapers, handling animals or handling garbage.

4. Poor Oral Health

Having poor oral health can be a gateway to many problems. If you have bad oral health, the harmful bacteria will cause inflammation and problems elsewhere in your body. If uncared for over a long period, bad oral health may be linked to heart problems, premature birth or underweight children, etc. Instead of asking yourself "why am I always sick?", you can just take better care of your teeth and gums as advised by your dentist. All you need to do is to brush your teeth at least twice a day, use mouth wash and floss after lunch and dinner.

5. Chronic Stress

A bit of stress here and there can actually be a good thing. It may motivate you to do a task better or on time. However, too much stress over a long period can lead to many health problems. Chronic stress can suppress your immune response, which means that you may experince delayed healing process, frequent infections and aggravated health problems.

To avoid stressing yourself out, you need to take a break from your computer and cell phone for a few hours. Immerse yourself in yoga, a refreshing walk or healthy snack. Allow yourself to indulge in a few moments of doing nothing. If none of these methods or anything else helps in reducing your stress, contact your doctor or a counselor to have a better idea on how to manage your stress.

6. Exposure to Heavy Metals

The common heavy metals include nickel, mercury, cadmium and lead, etc. Exposure over a long period to one or multiple of these could lead to serious health problems. You could develop breathing problems, cancer or even be slowly poisoned!

To avoid these toxic metals, one must avoid using paint or painted products such as toys that contain lead. Both smoking and secondhand smoke contain cadmium. Stop smoking and inhaling second hand smoke. Most injections and dental procedures involve the introduction of mercury in your system as well. So use natural remedies to heal rather than getting an injection or getting a cavity filled. Some kitchen utensils are made of nickel. Be sure to use utensils made of cast iron or a material other than nickel.

7. Antibiotics and Prescription Drugs

This may be the most shocking answer to the question we earlier asked of "why am I always sick"? Antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria. And since not all bacteria present in your immune system is harmful, the medicine does more harm itself. The wiping out of good bacteria eventually leads to the weakening of the immune system altogether. While what prescription drugs do is to provide temporary relief at the expense of long-term good health. To avoid these issues, natural antibiotics should be consumed. These are basically foods rich in probiotics. The side effects of prescription drugs are numerous. If you take some prescription drugs over the long term, your liver could be seriously damaged. Talk to your doctor about the right dosage of the prescription drugs and other possible treatments.

8. Hormone Disruptors

The human body has a very intricate balance of hormones in it. When disrupted, they can wreak havoc on your health. The presence of man-made hormones like estrogen in cosmetic containers, Styrofoam cups and canned food is a reason for this. This hormonal unbalance leads to problems like dry hair and skin, poor energy and libido, etc. To keep your hormone levels balanced, remove these xenoestrogens out of your life and eat more foods which can help balance hormones, such as kelp, yam, avocado, aloe vera and bee pollen.

9. Lack of Exercise

When you ask the question, why am I always sick? You may be answered by someone that it's due to a lack of exercise. Exercising can help reduce stress and help in improving your quality of life. Only a regular physical activity can help improve your health and stamina. Jogging, running, yoga, rebounding and even walking can help maintain your health and save you from obesity, heart problems and other illnesses.

10. Poor Air Quality

The introduction of harmful chemicals in our atmosphere has severely affected our health. The pumping of carbon dioxide and other harmful chemicals along with radiation can have an adverse effect on your health, causing breathing problems. The latest scare is of "chem trails" which are chemicals dumped by airplanes to control the environment. These are still being researched to realize the extent of their damage. To avoid any harmful smoke release, stay away from heavy populated cities and spend more time in the countryside, mountains and natural vegetated areas.