Are you convinced you have adrenal fatigue? Or, maybe you did get diagnosed with adrenal fatigue. But whenever you try treating it, you end up feeling worse... Let's say you have all the symptoms of adrenal fatigue. You'll get completely different testing options from a family doctor versus a functional medicine practitioner. And even most tests … [Read more...]
After medication, what steps should you take to reclaim your energy for good? After reading the first article of this series, you know how to best manage your fatigue symptoms. Even though I write from a holistic or natural point of view, I am by no means opposed to medication. And in the context of chronic fatigue syndrome, I think medication … [Read more...]
According to the CDC, there is no cure nor approved treatment plan for chronic fatigue syndrome. (1) So what should you do to overcome this debilitating illness? Most readers of my blog will have a strong bias towards alternative/natural medicine over conventional/Western medicine. I'm of the mind that this should not be an either-or debate. … [Read more...]
Adrenal fatigue describes a condition where your body struggles to produce enough cortisol. But other conditions, like high cortisol levels, could actually be what's causing your symptoms! So, you visit a natural health practitioner in hopes of treating your adrenal fatigue. All your symptoms fit so well. But after testing, you don't have the low … [Read more...]
Ensuring your blood sugar is balanced will prevent diabetes. But did you know that irregularities or fluctuations in your blood sugar could also lead to chronic fatigue syndrome? The blood sugar-fatigue connection is not as simple as the relationship between cortisol and insulin. A quick reminder for new readers, insulin is a hormone that is … [Read more...]
Are you convinced your adrenals are fatigued? But what exactly does a fatigued adrenal even mean? And more importantly, is adrenal fatigue even a real condition? You may have read an article regarding adrenal fatigue and felt that the listed symptoms described you perfectly: Difficulty getting out of bed each morning, even after a restful, … [Read more...]
Adverse events that occurred in your childhood could be affecting your energy levels today! Does it seem far-fetched that a childhood illness could be affecting you as an adult? I'm sure if you ask any adult who overcame polio in their youth they would tell you that polio had a dramatic effect on their current or adult health/wellbeing. In … [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...]