Do carbs make you tired? Yes, carbs can make you tired. Eating carbs that your body can't handle puts extreme stress on your system. If this stress is prolonged it ends up causing fatigue. Carbs and fatigue When carbs are digested they are turned into sugar (glucose) which acts as a fuel for your body. After eating a carb your blood sugar will … [Read more...]
Could too many protein supplements or steak dinners be a hidden cause of your fatigue? As odd as it may sound, protein can absolutely contribute to fatigue. If you're at all familiar with my work, you'll know I believe in balancing blood sugar to overcome fatigue. In fact, I'm such an advocate for proper blood sugar balance that I created an … [Read more...]
Intermittent fasting makes you tired - but isn't it supposed to increase your energy? You've heard so many benefits of about IF, but you find it just leaves you with fatigue. Fasting, as I'm sure you know, involves voluntarily withholding food for a long time, usually a number of days. Intermittent fasting does a similar thing, but for hours … [Read more...]
Is CFS real? Yes, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is real. But unfortunately because it is a syndrome and not a disease you may struggle to get the treatment you need. Disease vs Syndrome Chronic Fatigue is a syndrome, not a disease. And in the medical world, if you have a disease, you'll probably receive much better medical care than if you have a … [Read more...]
You've just finished wolfing down your second helping of Thanksgiving dinner. The next thing you remember is waking up on the couch... What just happened? Why do you get tired after eating? Getting tired after eating is not unique to Thanksgiving. It can happen after any and even every meal. For many, fatigue after eating can seriously … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]