By age forty, 50% of the Canadian population will have or have had a mental health disorder. (1) Could gluten be part of the problem? It likely won't surprise you to learn that depression is more common among those living with chronic illness. But is the depression a separate illness? Or, is it a symptom of living with chronic illness? And what … [Read more...]
Fewer daylight hours directly affects your energy levels. But the good news is it only takes a few simple changes to get a lot more energy. If you experience winter fatigue, you're not alone. Between 2% & 3% of Canadians suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a kind of depression that appears at certain times of the year. It … [Read more...]
What if there was one measurable skill that could help you stop being so tired? Well, according to recent research, there is. Some may call it more of a personality trait than a skill. But since it can be developed, I'll refer to it as a skill. Dr. Angela Duckworth is an expert on grit. And grit is likely what will determine your success or … [Read more...]
That skin rash that won't go away - it's entirely possible it is a form of Celiac disease. You may call it hives, a rash, or simply itchy skin, and it does not go away. Steroid creams may help the itchiness but they do not solve the problem. That's because the rash may be Celiac disease in disguise. Known as dermatitis herpetiformis, DH or … [Read more...]
Why does the medical profession continue to ignore adrenal fatigue? Have you asked your doctor to treat your adrenal fatigue? If you have, I reckon you'd have received a skeptical look and a remark that sounded similar to: Adrenal fatigue is not a real medical condition. But all your other lab markers come back in normal ranges. And your … [Read more...]
To create a fulfilling, energized, and fatigue-free life, should you work towards increasing your happiness? Or, is the pursuit of happiness a misguided ambition? It's commonly assumed that more happiness equates to a better life. Happy people don't seem to suffer from fatigue, right? When we hold happiness up to the lens of scientific … [Read more...]
Those with untreated celiac disease are at a nearly 50% increased risk of developing osteoporosis. (1) The solution: simply adhering to a gluten-free diet. Osteoporosis is a Greek word for "porous bone". It is a disease where there is a loss of bone mass which then increases the risk of a fracture. Osteoporosis is commonly associated with celiac … [Read more...]
For every gluten sensitive patient with the symptoms of classic celiac disease, there are 8 cases with no GI symptoms.(1, 2) Celiac disease is a multi-system disorder. Believing that it involves solely the small intestine is a common misconception. (3) While the gluten protein may start by damaging the small bowel, the effects do not stop … [Read more...]