Chronic fatigue is one of the toughest and most frustrating symptoms to deal with. Unlike other symptoms which are unique to certain conditions, fatigue can be caused by many things. From nutrient deficiency to excess inflammation to poor diet to lack of sleep, the options never end. If you find yourself exhausted, tired, and constantly fatigued,... More
Welcome to the new year! A fresh calendar start always seems to trigger goal setting and resolution making. In years past, weight loss seemed to be one of the primary topics of these resolutions. People often set new goals to get on a diet, lose a few inches off the waistline, or reduce pounds on the... More
“Is it possible to have symptoms of Hashimotos but normal TSH levels?” “I feel like I have an autoimmune disorder but my Thyroid lab work came back normal. What’s going on?” “Could I have an undiagnosed autoimmune disorder?” These are questions I’ve heard time and time again from clients I have worked with. Could it be that common symptoms... More
For many people, receiving the diagnosis of having an autoimmune disorder feels like a death sentence. Death to living a normal life. If you have an autoimmune disorder, you already know that there is no cure for it. It will be with you for life. And that’s why so many people feel discouraged and hopeless when... More
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about the importance of getting enough quality sleep. But we can’t stop at simply understanding the importance of sleep.We need action steps to help make improvements.Here are my top 3 tips to improve your sleep:1. Respect Your Circadian Rhythms: Your internal “body clock” regulates your sleep cycle.... More
Being sick all the time is no fun. When we don’t feel good we aren’t as social, we aren’t as productive and I’ll even venture to say we are probably more cranky at home and work. This is no way to live. I believe we all have the desire to feel optimal, but how? How... More
Autoimmune conditions have exploded over the last few decades, with an estimated 50 million Americans suffering from an autoimmune disease.Many struggling with autoimmune diseases wait for years to find out why they’re sick, then, once they finally receive a diagnosis, are left with few options through traditional medicine.Today there are close to 100 recognized autoimmune... More
