What causes fatigue? To find the root cause of fatigue you need to dig deep - all the way down to your cells. Because if your cells are not producing enough energy over a long period of time, you are going to be fatigued. So to cure your fatigue we need to look at the three things preventing your cells from making energy: nutrition, hormones … [Read more...]
If you have chronic fatigue syndrome diet should be one of the first things you look at. But what is the best diet for chronic fatigue syndrome? I believe individuality is key when it comes to your nutrition plan. And if you have chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis and CFS), that adage holds true - kind of. The diets … [Read more...]
You know a healthy gut is essential to a healthy body and mind, right? But what if a healthy gut is also required to overcome fatigue? What if the right gut bacteria was the key to increasing your energy? In the not too distant past, researchers believed that chronic fatigue syndrome was a psychiatric disorder (that fatigue you have, it's not … [Read more...]
High fat- low carbohydrate or ketogenic diets are becoming increasingly popular. But should those with adrenal fatigue jump on the keto bandwagon? Before you dive into the keto universe, know that the ketogenic diet is not a cure-all. And for those dealing with adrenal fatigue, the ketogenic diet may do more harm than good. What is a ketogenic … [Read more...]
Is juice a good source of energy? Or is it actually making you tired? Fruit is healthy, right? From a big picture point of view, yes, fruit is generally healthy. However, if you've noticed you experience fatigue after drinking juice you're not alone. In fact, if you take a closer look, you may find out that nature's healthy treat could … [Read more...]
Could your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners be a hidden cause of fatigue? Yes. Something as simple as the food you eat could very well be causing your fatigue. But these food-related offenders often hide below the surface. They don't cause fatigue immediately. Instead, they're more like a chronic, slow-motion drain on your energy … [Read more...]
Do you have any of the following symptoms: Cold hands/feet? Low energy? A strong urge to sleep? Weight gain? Fatigue? These are common symptoms of hypothyroidism. But what if your blood work always comes back in normal ranges? What's going on? Could you still have hypothyroidism (even when your lab tests … [Read more...]
If you were faced with the decision to quit a bad habit or die, which would you choose? Easy, right? You'd choose to quit the bad habit and prolong your life. Or would you? In one study, 60% of patients facing death due to cigarette consumption chose not to quit. Even though quitting smoking would save their life. (1) Why do you avoid … [Read more...]