Suffering from a low sex drive? Believe it or not, stress might be the cause. According to the American Institute of Stress, 90% of all health problems are related to stress somehow, including reproductive health. A loss of libido - also known as a low sex drive - affects up to one in five men […]
Feeling down from time to time is quite normal and is part of the ups and downs of life. Why do you feel so down, though? This is an important question to answer if you have begun to worry about feeling down, or if you have been experiencing these feelings for a longer time than […]
What Are Hormones? Your hormones can influence every aspect of your wellbeing, including your physical, mental, and emotional health. Hormones impact mood, weight, appetite, energy levels, and much, much more. There are many steps you can take to maintain a natural hormone balance, but one of the most important is to ensure you eat a […]
Low Energy And Lacking Motivation Constantly feeling low on energy and lacking in motivation can have a serious impact on your quality of life and overall wellbeing. Dealing with energy and motivation issues is not easy, however. This is because there are many answers to the question of how to increase energy and motivation. It […]
Adrenal Fatigue Adrenal fatigue can be very debilitating. It is also often a frustrating condition to suffer as it can be difficult to diagnose. Plus, without proper diagnosis, you won't get the right treatment. This means you might try things, from physical therapies to medicines to mental therapies, with minimal impact. Once you have a […]
Why Am I So Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep? Are you asking the question: “why am I always tired and have no energy?” Maybe you are asking: “why am I so tired after eight hours of sleep?” These questions are more common than you think, and there is a range of different causes. It […]
By Dr. James. L. Wilson Ph.D - Oct 2018 If you are continually sick with infections, you are likely experiencing long-term stress. Stress affects the whole body and the immune system is particularly affected by chronic low-grade stress. In fact, stress-related problems are the root cause of 75-90 percent of doctor visits. Most people today associate […]
Craving for salty and sugary foods Adrenal fatigue leads to lower blood sugar levels. This increases cravings for energy foods. The patient takes lots of sugary foods to compensate. Some patients have salty food cravings. This is brought about by mineral fluctuations. Adrenal glands control the manner by which kidneys regulate minerals. When fatigued, more […]
Diet for people with adrenal fatigue If you are taking a diet meant for a healthy lifestyle, you have what it takes for the adrenal fatigue. Highly nutritional food is important in maintaining the sugar levels stable and maintaining the adrenal function. Here are the main foods in your diet • Fruits Take the […]
Normally we would expect a balanced diet to provide the body with the nutrients it needs. However when under stress, these same nutrients we find in a healthy diet are depleted faster. When the body is suffering from fatigue, the nutrients needed to help heal the body are no longer present due to the stress […]
When we talk about adrenal fatigue, we use a general term for all the different stages the body goes through as it progresses to adrenal exhaustion. Most of the patients recover in the first and the second stage even with minimal diagnosis. As the condition progresses, the neurotransmitter and hormone levels continue to fluctuate. Here […]
Adrenal fatigue is caused by the adrenal glands prolonged response against stress. The glands produce cortisol to improve your body’s response. However, with prolonged stress, the body depletes nutrients important for the rebuilding of other important hormones such as testosterone and DHEA. Treating adrenal fatigue takes a multi-pronged approach that focuses on lifestyle changes, exercise, […]
