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Acute and chronic diseases are as different as apples and oranges. Yet both illnesses are treated the same. It's no wonder chronic disease is getting worse. The treatment is a complete mismatch for the illness. Treatment for chronic fatigue needs to change! If you have a bacterial infection, how is it treated? A course of antibiotics will … [Read more...]
If you are suffering extreme fatigue after a cortisone injection you aren't alone. Cortisone shots can make you tired. When you scheduled your cortisone shot, you were probably looking for relief from a chronic injury. But I bet you didn't consider that you might suffer fatigue after your cortisone injection. You see, cortisone has a dark … [Read more...]
Prednisone can save your life. But it can also leave you burnt out and exhausted. If you're struggling with adrenal fatigue, make sure you check your history of prednisone use! The last time you got a severe allergic reaction, prednisone was the prescription given to help you out. Same goes for autoimmune diseases like Crohn's, colitis, … [Read more...]
More than 11 million American women are using the birth control pill. (1) Could a seemingly harmless pill be at the root cause of your fatigue? Think back to when you got your prescription for the birth control pill... Did your doctor mention the potential side-effects? What about the long-term effects? I'd bet she glossed over the … [Read more...]
Will moldy cheeses, cereal grains, and coffee make you sick? Or, does mold on food have little to do with how you feel? If you're dealing with chronic fatigue, mold illness needs to be on your radar. The same goes for other weird conditions like fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, mast cell activation disorder, or multiple chemical … [Read more...]
Functional medicine is amazing. Functional medicine combines the best of both alternative and allopathic medicine. Functional medicine can help uncover the root cause of your illness. Functional medicine treats you like the unique individual you are. But functional medicine has a glaring flaw... Perhaps it's not so much functional medicine … [Read more...]
Does ear candling actually work? Or, is it a dangerous practice with little benefit? Growing up, ear candling was a common practice in my home. My mother touted the benefits and often showed me all the ear wax the candle had collected after a session. As such, I grew up believing ear candling to be a valid therapy. Many years later, Health … [Read more...]
Yes, acupuncture is the act of inserting needles into your tissue. No, not all acupuncture is created equal. In fact, there is a world of difference between acupuncture and dry needling. You should be well educated on what those differences are before making an appointment! If you haven't already, make sure you check out my post on a modern … [Read more...]