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"Adrenal Fatigue"- Is it for Real? As discussed in a previous post, "adrenal fatigue" is a real diagnosis, but it is not what many people are led to believe.  The true diagnosis of "adrenal fatigue" is adrenal insufficiency, also know as Addison's disease. Many functional/alternative medicine practitioners have used the term "adrenal fatigue" to describe feelings of persistent fatigue, muscle weakness, brain fog, and mood changes that are due to prolonged stress that leads to adrenal dysfunction.  While the negative symptoms associated with stress are there, true adrenal fatigue, or Addison's Disease, is not the correct diagnosis.  Nonetheless, symptoms attributed...

We frequently use the phrase “trust your gut.” Your belly, however, is linked with so much more than health-related issues of digestion. From your immune system and mood, your belly plays an important role in ensuring your body keeps functioning well. It acts as a center of communication for wellness because it interacts with nearly every other system in your body. Hence, if your gut is functioning well, the chances are the rest of your body is fit too. The Gut-Body Connection: More Than Just Digestion Your belly contains trillions of microbes referred to as the gut microbiome. These organisms...

The answer is-yes, but not in the way many people are led to believe.  What is Adrenal Fatigue? The true diagnosis of "adrenal fatigue" is adrenal insufficiency, also know as Addison's disease.  This occurs when the adrenal glands do not make enough cortisol.  Cortisol helps with your stress response, modulates inflammation, regulates metabolism, and affects how your immune system functions. Cortisol is able to affect nearly every organ system within a person's body Why Are So Many People Diagnosed With Adrenal Fatigue? Many functional/alternative medicine practitioners have used the term "adrenal fatigue" to describe feelings of persistent fatigue, muscle weakness,...

Magnesium is a mineral that is vital to the human body.  It plays a vital role in over 300 essential chemical reactions inside your body.  It’s often called the “Miracle Mineral” for its wide-ranging benefits.  It helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart rhythms, helps keep bones strong, regulates muscle and nerve function, protein synthesis, improves sleep and mood, and aids in DNA repair.  Magnesium can only obtained through diet.  Unfortunately, many people in the western world don’t manage to eat enough magnesium-rich foods to keep their bodies working effectively.  Not all magnesium is created equal, and there are many...

Whether you’re new to exercising or an experienced fitness enthusiast, hitting an exercise plateau can be discouraging. The good news? There are simple, effective ways to diversify your fitness routine to help you push past those moments where you lack motivation and direction. Here's how to boost your fitness routine and rekindle your motivation.   1. Set Specific, Measurable Goals Do not be vague with your goals, for example, "to get in shape".  Be specific with your goals.   Some sample goals could be: Run a 5K in under 30 minutes Achieve 10 pull ups without assistance Complete 150 minutes...

After a long winter, spring is such an anticipated time of year.  However, for some people, the excitement can be overshadowed by dread due to seasonal allergies.  According to the CDC, about one quarter (25.7%) of adults, and nearly 1 in 5 children (18.9%), have a seasonal allergy.  According to Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America,  allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. The best natural remedy for seasonal allergies, is avoidance.  However, that is not always possible.  Below are some ways to tips to alleviate allergy symptoms: Acupuncture- According to this study, acupuncture...