Did you know: a leaky gut could be behind your chronic fatigue. Intestinal permeability or, leaky gut, has recently emerged as a potential culprit in chronic fatigue syndrome. In this post, we'll explore exactly what a leaky gut is and exactly how a leaky gut contributes to fatigue. Let's jump in! What's all this talk about leaky gut? You've … [Read more...]
Red meat causes cancer, diabetes, and heart disease - so says the media. But is that what the research suggests? There may not be a more controversial food than red meat. On one hand you have the people who believe that you should never consume red meat. Then on the other hand are the people who think you should follow a carnivorous diet - … [Read more...]
You had a big bowl of pasta last night and today you're exhausted. Could gluten make you tired? If you've been diagnosed with celiac disease, have a family history of chronic illness, or generally feel awful every time you eat bread or pasta, then yes, I'd say gluten is causing your fatigue. But what about if your only symptom after eating … [Read more...]
More than 10% of North Americans are taking cholesterol medication (statin drugs). (1) Unfortunately, these (often overprescribed) drugs can be an insidious cause of fatigue. Statin medications are in the top 3 of most prescribed medications. (2) More than thirty million Americans are currently taking cholesterol medication. In Canada, one in … [Read more...]
As crazy as it may seem, your dream vacation or bucket list item(s) may be secretly decreasing your quality of life. When you're exhausted, stressed, and fed up, a vacation is the best medicine. But the type of vacation you end up take may profoundly affect your mood - and not always in a positive way. New research suggests that bucket list … [Read more...]
Could the simple act of taking a probiotic supplement be enough to improve your energy levels? Probiotic use in the developed world has exploded in recent years. This is likely due to the growing body of new research that connects the health of your gut to the health of just about every other system in your body. In fact, gut health may be the … [Read more...]
There are four essential lab tests that can be run by your conventional doctor in order to uncover the cause of your fatigue. The conventional treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome is wretched. Antidepressants and painkillers are never going to address the underlying or root cause of your fatigue. But before you spend lots of money on a … [Read more...]
Should everyone with fibromyalgia be booking regular visits with their massage therapist? Or, does massage therapy do more harm than good for those suffering from chronic pain conditions? When you develop sore muscles or wake up with a knot in your neck, what's your go-to remedy? For many of us, massage therapy is the first line of defense. … [Read more...]