Food & fatigue If you’re at this section of the course, you should have 10 days worth of blood sugar tracking complete. 5 days that tracked your blood sugar after not eating for 12 hours (fasting) 5 days that tracked your blood sugar after eating (postprandial). Well done. Now, I’d like you to look back on your 10 … [Read more...]
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What’s The Best Diet For Adrenal Fatigue?
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...]
What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? – Part V: A Functional Medicine Approach
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...]
What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? – Part IV: Hormones
Note: This is the fourth article in an ongoing series. Make sure to check out the following articles once you're finished 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? - … [Read more...]
SIBO: A Common Cause Of Fatigue
Can SIBO cause fatigue? In my experience, SIBO fatigue is very real. But does SIBO cause fatigue? Small intestine bacterial overgrowth or SIBO is a diagnosis that is relatively new, so the medical community still has lots to learn. But if you've been struggling to find a cause of your unexplained fatigue, SIBO could be the answer you're … [Read more...]
Should You Exercise With Adrenal Fatigue?
Exercise is essential for staying healthy. This much you know. But should you exercise if you are dealing with adrenal fatigue? Adrenal fatigue is a condition resulting in an imbalanced HPA axis. Your HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis evolved when your ancestors were hunter-gatherers. It is well equipped to deal with bear encounters, … [Read more...]
Can Fatigue Cause Constipation?
You know that IBS and fatigue are connected. But what about constipation? Could constipation be an early warning sign of chronic fatigue syndrome? For those readers with CFS, I'm confident you can relate to some of the irregularities in your guts. The medical literature has documented many connections between chronic fatigue syndrome and gut … [Read more...]
What Causes Adrenal Fatigue (Part VI): Treatment
This is the final article in an ongoing series. Make sure to check out the previous articles before starting this one: What Causes Adrenal Fatigue? (Part I): An Introduction What Causes Adrenal Fatigue? (Part II): Blood Sugar What Causes Adrenal Fatigue? (Part III): Sleep What Causes Adrenal Fatigue? (Part IV): Inflammation What … [Read more...]