Is fatigue during exercise caused by tired muscles? Or, could it actually have more to do with your brain than your body? In the 19th century, physiologist Angelo Mosso proposed the notion that fatigue had little to do with your body and nearly everything to do with your mind. (1) At first blush, this idea seems ridiculous. Anyone who has … [Read more...]
Can you inherit chronic fatigue syndrome from your parents? Or, are fatigue/energy levels determined more by your environment than your genes? Like most aspects of science, the truth lies somewhere between the two extremes. There is more to chronic fatigue syndrome then a bad set of genes. But the genes you get from mom and dad certainly … [Read more...]
Do you have extreme morning fatigue? We've all been there - those days when even the thought of getting out of bed when your alarm goes off is overwhelming. But for some of you, this could be happening every day. Extreme fatigue in the morning is the worst! When you start your day with morning fatigue, it's hard to muster up any motivation to … [Read more...]
You probably take vitamin C to boost your immune system. But does Vitamin C give you energy? The answer is yes! Studies show that vitamin C: gives energy, positively influences your heart rate, makes moderate exercise feel easier, assists with weight loss. What is vitamin C? Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) is an … [Read more...]
Did you know: A healthy response to insulin could be the difference between debilitating fatigue and high levels of energy? Insulin was discovered in 1922 by Dr. Frederick Banting. Nearly 100 years later, we're still figuring out the effects this hormone has on your health and energy. You likely know insulin as the medication that those with … [Read more...]
If you have adrenal fatigue, should you go high carb? Low carb? Moderate carb? Ketogenic? Atkins? South Beach? What is the best diet for adrenal fatigue? With so much information on nutrition, what's the best plan to follow if you have adrenal fatigue? HPA axis dysregulation (HPA-D) is the more accurate term for the syndrome often referred … [Read more...]
Did you know: the health of your gut can be the sole reason why you have lots of energy or suffer from chronic fatigue? If you have chronic fatigue syndrome, it's likely you saw the study published in 2017 that linked gut health to whether or not you had chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis. This study showed that based solely on … [Read more...]
Note: This is the final article in an ongoing series. Make sure to check out the previous articles before starting with this one! What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? - Part I: Understanding Fatigue What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? - Part II: The Epstein-Barr Virus & Other Infections What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? - Part III: … [Read more...]