Tag: Fatigue

My “BAD” cholesterol levels are high…What should I eat?

No “bad” cholesterol First off let’s clarify that there is no “bad” cholesterol. LDL cholesterol gets a bad rap when it becomes sticky from oxidation (diet, environment) and causes plaque to build up in the arteries. LDL cholesterol transports our sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone) and our stress hormones so it is important to have healthy LDL levels in order to have a healthy sex drive and escape from danger. But some people have LDL levels that are elevated. This … Continued

Your Fatigue Detective

As we continue on a patients journey from fatigued to energized, we review the labs that were gathered and become your fatigue detective. Fatigue can come from many sources The most common sources that we can evaluate via lab tests, and those that I talk about in my upcoming book, The Supercharged Method, are: Blood sugar imbalance Thyroid imbalance Oxygen transport issues or anemias Adrenal dysfunction Blood Sugar Balance When evaluating blood sugar balance, I don’t just look at a … Continued

Tell Me All About It

We are taking a journey through the eyes of a patient with persistent fatigue. We have gone from someone you know and trust referring you to me to completing my “long as a CVS Pharmacy receipt” intake form. Now what? This is my very favorite part. We spend time together. I get to know you, you get to know me (I’m a Trader Joe’s groupie) I listen, I take notes, I ask questions and you talk. I ask things like… When … Continued

Gosh, When Did I Get So Tired?

“I’m Soooo Tired.” Unresolved fatigue is one of the main reasons people seek me out. Over the next few posts, I will take you through a patient journey from fatigued to energized. When fatigue hits you suddenly, we often find the cause quickly. Things that can make you feel like a bus hit you: A bacterial infection A viral infection Lack of sleep A sudden stressful situation And sometimes, something more serious can all make you feel like hell. Lucky … Continued

Help From The Comfort of Your Home

I love to see your lovely faces but I understand the need to stay out of public places at the moment. Although I cannot do a chiropractic adjustment remotely, let me tell you what I can do and why we set up an online or phone consultation option.   Stomach Aches If you have been having stomach aches let’s get them resolved. A large number of patients I see either come to me because of stomach pain or gut symptoms … Continued