The Chronic Pain of Fibromyalgia According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, approximately 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, or FM. It is a complex disorder that causes widespread chronic pain and tenderness to touch, sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress. It is difficult to diagnose since there is no test…
The Importance of Adrenal Health You’re persistently tired. You know that it would be good for you to get out and about, but your low mood and constant lethargy are keeping you homebound. You’ve gone to your doctor for answers, only to be told that “you’re just fine” and “try exercising — that might energize…
Don’t Use Band-Aids For Hormonal Conditions You know your body better than anyone else, so it’s frustrating when you know something is wrong only to have a primary care physician tell you “it’s nothing” or “it’s normal.” To be dismissed when you’re trying to take care of your body is not just insulting, it could…
There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep. When we sleep, our body rejuvenates itself; muscles repair, the brain consolidates memories, hormones that regulate growth and appetite are released, and our energy is restored. When we don’t get sufficient sleep, we are more likely to make mistakes, get into accidents, and overeat. Those who are sleep-deprived…
Picture this: You work a ten-hour day without lunch (only coffee to keep your body fueled), you leave work and head directly to your daughter’s softball game; from there you run through a fast food drive-through to purchase a dinner for your family that will likely be eaten while standing at the kitchen counter. When…
